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GALLERY. 

1808.  I 


Mw-York>  September  4,  1808. 

1  DO  hereby  certify,  that  this  Edition  of  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer,  and  Administration  of  the  Sacra- 
ments, &c.  (having  been  compared  with  a  standard 
Book,  and  corrected  by  the  same)  is  permitted  to  be 
published  as  an  Edition  duly  compared  and  corrected 
by  a  suitable  Person  appointed  for  that  purpose,  as  the 
Canon  directs. 

BENJAMIN  MOORE, 
Bishop  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church 

in  the  State  of  New-York. 


A  3 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS, 


1  The  Ratification  of  the  Book 
of  Common  Prayer. 

2  The  Preface. 

3  The  Order  how  the  Psalter  is 
appointed  to  be  read. 

4  The  Order  how  the  Rest  of 
the  Holy  Scriptures  is  appoint- 
ed to  be  read. 

5  Tables  of  Lessons  of  Holy 
Scripture,  to  be  read  at  Morn- 
ing and  Evening  Prayer, 
throughout  the  Year. 

6  The  Calendar. 

7  Tables  and  Rules  for  the 
Moveable  and  Immoveable 
Feasts,together  with  the  Days 
of  Fasting  and  Abstinence 
throughout  the  Year. 

5  Tables  for  finding  the  Holy- 
Days. 

9  The  Order  for  Daily  Morn- 
ing Praver. 

10  The  Order  for  Daily  Even- 
ing Prayer. 

11  Prayers  and  Thanksgiv- 
ings upon  several  Occasions, 
to  be  used  before  the  two  final 
Prayers  of  Morning  and  Even- 
ing Service. 

12  The  Collects,  Epistles,  and 
Gospels,to  be  used  throughout 
the  Year. 

13  The  Order  for  the  Adminis- 
tration of  the  Lord's  Supper, 
or  Holy  Communion. 

14  The  Ministration  of  Public 
Baptism  of  Infants,  to  be  used 
in  the  Church. 

15  The  Ministration  of  Private 
Baptism  ofChildren  inH  uses 

16  The  Ministration  of  Baptism 
to  such  as  are  of  Riper  Years, 
and  able  to  answer  for  them- 
selves. 

17  A  Catechism ;  that  is  to  say, 


an  Instruction  to  be  learned  by 
every  Person  before  he  be 
brought  to  be  confirmed  by 
the  Bishop. 
18  The  Order  of  Confirmation, 
or  Laying  on  of  Hands  upon 
those  that  are  baptised,  and 
come  to  Years  of  Discretion. 
9  The  Form  of  Solemnization 
of  Matrimony. 

20  The  Order  for  the  Visitation 
of  the  Sick. 

21  The  Communion  of  the  Sick. 

22  The  Order  for  the  Burial  of 
the  Dead. 

23  TheThanksgiving  of  Women 
after  Child-Birth  ;  commonly 
called  the  Churching  of  Wo- 
men. 

24  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  at 
Sea. 

25  A  Form  of  Prayer  for  the  Vi- 
sitation of  Prisoners. 

26  A  Form  of  Prayer  andThanks- 
givingto  Almighty God,for  the 
Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  the 
other  Blessings  of  his  merci- 
ful Providence. 

27  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used 
in  Families. 

28  Selections  of  Psalms,  to  be 
used  instead  of  the  Psalms  for 
the  Day,  at  the  Discretion  of 
the  Minister. 

29  Articles  of  Religion,  as  esta- 
blished by  the  Bishops,  the 
Clergy,  and  Laity  of  the  Pro- 
testant Episcopal  Church  in 
the  United  States  of  America, 
in  Convention,  on  the  12th 
Day  of  September,  in  the  Year 
of  our  Lord  1801. 

30  The  Psalter,  or  Psalms  of  , 
David. 


TtiE 

RATIFICATION 

OF    THE 

BOOK  OF  COMMON  PRAYER. 


By  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of 
the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  U- 
nited  States  of  America,  in  Convention,  this 
\6th  Day  of  October,  in  the  Year  of  our 
Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and  eighty- 
nine. 

J-  HIS  Convention  having  in  their  present  Ses- 
sion set  forth  A  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and 
Administration  of  the  Sacraments  and  other 
Rites  and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church,  do  hereby 
establish  the  said  Book  :  And  they  declare  it  to 
be  the  Liturgy  of  this  Church  ;  and  require,  that 
it  be  received  as  such  by  all  the  Members  of  the 
same  :  And  this  Book  shall  be  in  Use  from  and 
after  the  1st  Day  of  October,  in  the  year  of  our 
Lord  one  thousand  seven  hundred  and  ninety. 


PREFACE. 


IT  is  a  most  invaluable  part  of  that  blessed  liberty  wherewith  Christ 
hath  made  usfreey  that  in  his  worship,  different  forms  and  usages 
may  without  offence  be  allowed,  provided  the  substance  of  the 
faith  be  kept  entire  ;  and  that,  in  every  Church,  what  cannot  be 
clearly  determined  to  belong  to  Doctrine  must  be  referred  to  Dis- 
cipline ;  and  therefore,  by  common  consent  and  authority,  may  be 
altered,  abridged,  enlarged,  amended,  or  otherwise  disposed  of, 
as  may  seem  most  convenient  for  the  edification  of  the  people, 
**  according- to  the  various  exigencies  of  times  and  occasions." 

The  Church  of  England,  to  which  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  these  States  is  indebted,  under  GOD,  for  her  first 
foundation  and  a  long  continuance  of  nursing  care  and  protection, 
hath,  in  the  Preface  of  her  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  laid  it  down 
as  a  Rule,  that  "  The  Particular  Forms  of  Divine  Worship,  and 
the  Rites  and  Ceremonies  appointed  to  be  used  therein,  being 
things  in  their  own  nature  indifferent  and  alterable,  and  so  ac- 
knowledged, it  is  but  reasonable  that,  upon  weighty  and  impor- 
tant considerations,  according  to  the  various  exigencies  of  times 
and  occasions,  such  changes  and  alterations  should  be  made  there- 
in, as  to  those  who  are  in  places  of  authority  should,  from  time  to 
time,  seem  either  necessary  or  expedient." 

The  same  Church  hath  not  only  in  her  Preface,  but  likewise  in 
her  Articles  and  Homilies,  declared  the  necessity  and  expediency 
of  occasional  alterations  and  amendments  in  her  Forms  of  Public 
Worship  ;  and  we  find  accordingly,  that,  seeking  to  "  keep  the 
happy  mean  between  too  much  stiifness  in  refusing,  and  too  much 
easiness  in  admitting  variations  in  things  once  advisedly  establish- 
ed, she  hath,  in  the  reign  of  several  Princes,  since  the  first  com- 
piling of  her  Liturgy  in  the  time  of  Edward  the  Sixth,  upon  jusL 
and  weighty  considerations  her  thereunto  moving,  yielded  to 
make  such  alterations  in  some  particulars,  as  in  their  respective 
times  were  thought  convenient  ;  yet  so  as  that  the  main  body  and 
essential  parts  of  the  same  (as  well  in  the  chiefest  materials,  as 
in  the  fr.-.me  and  order  thereof)  have  still  been  continued  firm  and 
unshaken." 

Her  general  aim  in  these  different  Reviews  and  Alterations 
hath  been,  as  she  further  declares  in  her  said  Preface,  "  to  do 
that  which,  according  to  her  best  understanding,  might  most  tend 
to  the  preservation  of  peace  and  unity  in  the  Church  ;  the  procur- 
ing of  reverence,  and  the  exciting  of  piety  and  devotion  in  the 
worship  of  God ;  and,  finally,  the  cutting  ofFoccasion,  from  them 
that  seek  occasion,  of  cavil  or  quarrel  against  her  Liturgy."  And 
although,  according  to  her  judgment,  there  be  not  "  anything  in 
it  contrary  to  the  Word  of  God,  or  to  sound  doctrine,  or  which  a 


4  PREFACE. 

godly  man  may  not  with  a  good  conscience  use  and  submit  unto, 
or  which  is  not  fairly  defensible,  if  allowed  such  just  and  favour- 
able construction,  as,  in  common  equity,  ought  to  be  allowed  to 
all  human  writings  ;  yet  upon  the  principles  already  laid  down,  it 
cannot  but  be  supposed,  that  further  alteration  would  in  time  be 
found  expedient.  Accordingly,  a  commission  for  a  review  was 
issued  in  the  year  1689  :  But  this  great  and  good  work  miscarri- 
ed at  that  time  ;  and  the  Civil  Authority  has  not  since  thought 
proper  to  revive  it  by  any  new  Commission. 

But  when  in  the  course  of  Divine  Providence,  these  American 
States  became  independent  with  respect  to  Civil  Government, 
their  Ecclesiastical  Independence  was  necessarily  included;  and 
the  different  religious  denominations  of  Christians  in  these  States 
were  left  at  full  and  equal  liberty  to  model  and  organize  their  re- 
spective Churches,  and  forms  of  worship,  and  discipline,  in  such 
manner  as  they  might  judge  most  convenient  for  their  future 
prosperity  ;  consistently  with  the  Constitution  and  Laws  of  their 
Country. 

The  attention  of  this  Church  was,  in  the  first  place,  drawn  to 
Ihose  alterations  in  the  Liturgy  which  became  necessary  in  the 
Prayers  for  our  Civil  Rulers,  in  consequence  of  the  Revolution. 
And  the  principal  care  herein  was  to  make  them  conformable  to 
what  ought  to  be  the  proper  end  of  all  such  prayers,  namely,  that 
tc  Rulers  may  have  grace,  wisdom,  and  understanding  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth  ;"  and  that  the  People  "  may  lead 
quiet  and  peaceable  lives,  in  all  godliness  and  honesty." 

But  while  these  alterations  were  in  review  before  the  Conven- 
tion, they  could  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  God,  embrace  the  hap- 
py occasion  which  was  offered  to  them  (uninfluenced  and  unre- 
strained by  any  worldly  authority  whatsoever)  to  take  a  further 
review  of  the  Public  Service,  and  to  establish  such  other  altera- 
tions and  amendments  therein  as  might  be  deemed  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all  the  different  alterations 
and  amendments.  They  will  appear,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped,  the 
reasons  of  them  also,  upon  a  comparison  of  this  with  the  Book  of 
Common  Prayer  ofthe  Church  of  England.  In  which  it  will  also 
appear,  that  this  Church  is  far  from  intending  to  depart  from  the 
Church  of  England  in  any  essential  point  of  doctrine,  discipline, 
or  worship  ;  or  further  than  local  circumstances  require. 

And  now,  this  important  work  being  brought  to  a  conclusion, 
it  is  hoped  the  whole  will  be  received  and  examined  by  every 
true  Member  of  our  Church,  and  every  sincere  Christian,  with  a 
meek,  candid,  and  charitable  frame  of  mind  ;  without  prejudice 
or  prepossessions ;  seriously  considering  what  Christianity  is, 
and  what  the  truths  ofthe  Gospel  are  ;  and  earnestly  beseeching 
Almighty  God  to  accompany  with  his  blessing  every  endeavour 
for  promulgating  them  to  mankind  in  the  clearest,  plainest,  most 
affecting  and  majestic  manner,  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ,  oar 
blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 


THE  ORDER 

HOW  THE  PSALTER  IS  APPOINTED  TO  BE  READ. 

THE  Psalter  shall  be  read  through  once  every  month,  as  it  is 
there  appointed,  both  for  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer.  But 
in  February  it  shall  be  readonly  to  the  twenty-eighth  or  twenty- 
ninth  Day  of  the  Month. 

And  whereas  'January,  March,  May,  July,  August,  October,  and 
December,  have  one-and-thirty  Days  a-piece  ;  it  is  ordered,that  the 
same  Psalms  shall  be  read  the  last  Day  of  the  said  Months,  which 
were  read  the  Day  before  ;  so  that  the  Psalter  may  begin  again 
the  first  Day  of  the  next  Month  ensuing. 

And  whereas  the  CXIXth  Psalm  is  divided  into  twenty-two 
Portions,and  is  over  long  to  be  read  at  one  time ;  it  is  so  ordered, that 
at  one  time  shall  not  be  read  above  four  or  five  of  the  said  Portions. 

The  Minister,  instead  of  reading  from  the  Psalter  as  divided  for 
Daily  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  may  read  one  of  the  Selec- 
tions set  out  by  this  Church. 

And,  on  days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  appointed  either  by 
the  Civil  or  by  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority,  the  Minister  may  ap- 
point such  Psalms  as  he  shall  think,  fit  in  his  discretion,unless  any 
shall  have  been  appointed  by  the  Ecclesiastical  Authority,  in  a 
Service  set  out  for  the  Occasion ;  which,  in  that  case,  shall  be 
used,  and  no  other. 

PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS. 


Morning. 

Evening 

Cubistmas-Day, 

Psalms     19 

Psalms     89 

45 

110 

85 

132 

Ash-Wednesbay, 

6 

102 

32 

130 

38 

143 

GoOD-FaiDAY, 

22 

64 

40 

83 

54 

Easter-Day, 

2 

113 

97 

114 

111 

118 

Ascension-Day, 

8 

24 

15 

47 

21 

103 

Whitsunday, 

48 

104 

€3 

145 

The  Minister  may  use  one  of  the  Selections,  instead  of  any  ofl© 
of  the  above  Portions. 


THE  ORDER 

HOW  THE  REST  OF  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES  IS 
APPOINTED  TO  BE  READ. 

THE  Old  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  First  Lessons  at  Morn- 
ing  and  Evening  Prayer  ;  so  that  the  most  part  thereof  will  be 
read  every  year  once,  as  in  the  Calendar  is  appointed. 

The  New  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  Second  Lessons  at 
Morning  and  Evening  Prayer 

And  to  know  what  lessons  shall  be  read  every  Day,  look  for 
the  Day  of  the  Month  in  the  Calendar  following-,  andthere  ye  shall 
find  the  Chapters  that  shall  be  read  for  the  lessons,  both  at 
Morning-  and  Evening-  Prayer;  except  only  the  Moveable  Feasts, 
which  are  not  in  the  Calendar  ;  and  the  Immoveable,  where  there 
is  a  Blank  left  in  the  column  of  Lessons  ;  the  proper  Lessons  for 
all  which  Days  are  to  be  found  in  the  Table  of  proper  Lessons. 

And,  on  Days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  the  same  Rule  is  to 
obtain,  as  in  reading  the  Psalms. 

And  the  same  discretion  of  choice  is  allowed,  on  occasions  of 
Ecclesiastical  Conventions,  and  those  of  Charitable  Collections. 
And  Note,  that  whensoever  Proper  Psalms  or  Lessons  are  appoint- 
ed, then  the  Psalms  and  Lessons  of  ordinary  course  appointed 
in  the  Psalter  and  Calendar,  if  they  be  different,  shall  be  omit- 
ted for  that  Time. 
Note  also,  That  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  appointed  for  the 
Sunday,  shall  serve  all  the  Week  aficr,  where  it  is  not  in  this 
Book  otherwise  ordered. 


TABLES   of   Lessons  of  Holy   Scripture,  to  be   read  at 

Morning  and  Evening  Prayer, 

throughout  t 
FOR  S 

he  Year. 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS 

AYS. 

Sundays 

Mo  u 

NINO                                  Evening. 

1st   Lesson. 

2d   Lesson.      1st  Lesson.      2d    Lesson. 

1  S.  in   AJv 

Isaiah  1 

Luke  1  to  v  39  Isai.     2            Rom. 10 

2 

5 

It  39 

24                     12 

3 

25 

3to<ul9 

28to«23           14 

4 

30 

Mat.  3tosc  13 

32            1  Cor.  1 

1  S.  af.  Chr. 

35 

Luke  2  v  25 

40 

2 

2 

41 

Mark  1  to<o  16 

42 

Heb.    2 

1  S.  af.  Ep. 

44 

Mat.  2  v  13 

45 

1  Cor.  3 

2 

51 

John  1  v  29 

52  to«13 

13 

3 

54 

Mat  4  «  12 

55 

2  Cor.  4 

4 

57 

Lu.4vUto33 

59 

5 

5 

61 

Mat.  5 

62 

Gal.     2 

6 

65 

6 

66 

3 

Sept.  Sand. 

Jerem.5 

7 

Jer.    22 

Eph.    1 

Sex.  Sund. 

35 

Luke  7«  19 

36 

2 

§>uin.  Sund, 

Lam.    1 

Mark  6  to  v  30 

Lam.  3toi>37 

3 

1  S.  in  Lent. 

Jerem  7 

Mat.  10 

J ere.    9 

4 

2 

Ezek.  14 

Luk.  10tot>23 

Eze.  18 

5 

3 

20  to 
v.  27 

Mark  9  to  v  30 

20*27 

6 

4 

Mic.     6 

Luk.  19  v  28 

Hab.    3 

Phil.    1 

5 

Hag.    2    to 
«.  10 

21 

Zee.  13 

S 

6 

Dan.     9 

Mat.  26 

Mai.    3  &  4  . 

Heb.    5towl 

Easter  Day. 

Exo.     12  to 

v.  37 

Rom.  6 

Exo.  12  v  37 

Acts    2<u22 

1  S.  af.East. 

Isai.      43 

Acts  1 

Isai.  48 

lCor.15 

i 

Hos.     13 

Hos.  14 

Colos.  1 

3 

Joel      3  v 9 

5 

Mic.    4 

3 

4 

Mic.     5 

6 

N.ih.    1 

lThcs.3 

5 

Zach.   8 

8^5 

Zee.   10 

4 

£.  a/!  Ascen. 

Joel      2 

John  17           Zeph.  3 

2Thes.3tOT)l7 

Whitsunday. 

Deu.    16  to 

v.  18 

Acts  4  to  v  36  Isai.   11 

Acts  19to<u21 

a  3 


A 

01    LJ 

FOR  SUNDAY. 

Si       DAYS. 

3d  Lesion. 

1 

l 

Mat 

Geo, 

1  John  5 

f  T' 

. 

I  Tim.  6 

v20 

v   19 

3 

11 

3  St  4  to  v  9 

4 

43 

14 

45 

Tittu     2&3 
to  v  10 

49 

15 

50 

Ueb.  10 

6 

Bio.  3 

17 

Exo.     5 

n 

7 

9 

20 

10 

1 1 

8 

24 

15 

13 

9 

16 

26 

Num. 

Jumes  1 

10 

23 

28 

24 

2 

11 

4  to 

v  41 

18 

Deut.  5 

3 

12 

20 

7 

4 

13 

8 

23 

9 

5 

u 

33 

i  Pet  l 

15 

Joi1l23 

Mark   4 

Josh. 

2 

16 

Judf.4 

13 

Judg   5 

o 

17 

ISani.  13 

Luk.   13 

.  17 

4 

18 

2Sam.  u 

15 

19 

5 

19 

1  Ki.Hto 
v  22 

20 

1  Ki.  B 
to  62 

2  Pet.  1 

17 

John     3 

18 

o 

21 

2  Ki.  5 

7 

2  Ki.  19 

3 

n 

D;tn.  6 

8 

7 

1  John  1 

23 

Prov.  1 

9 

Prov.  2 

2 

'. 

3 

10 

8 

3 

11 

11 

12 

4 

26 

13 

15 

14 

J.ule. 

27 

15 

16 

16 

2  John. 

I  2 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

HOLY-DAYS. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

St  Andrew. 

Prov.     20 

Prov.     21 

St  Thomas. 
Nativity. 

1  Lesson. 

23 

24 

Isaiah      9  to  v  8 

Isaiah      7  v  10  to  17 

2  Lesson. 

Luke       2  to  <a  15 

Titus       3  v  4  to  9 

St.  Stephen. 

1  Lesson.  Prow     28 

Eccles.    4 

2  Lesson. 

Acts        6  v  8  &  cA  7 

Acts        7  v  30  to  55 

St.  John. 

to  i>30 

1  Lesson. 

Eccles.    5 

Eccles.    6 

2  Lesson. 

Rev.         1 

Rev.      22 

Lmocents. 

Jerem.  31  to  v  18 

Wisd.      1 

Circumcision. 

1  Lesson. 

Gen.       17  to  w  15 

Deut.    10<ul2 

2  Lesson 

Rom.      2 

Col.         2 

Epiphany. 

\ 

1  Lesson. 

Isaiah   60 

Isaiah    49 

2  Lesson. 

Rom.     11 

John        2  to  o  12 

Co?wersion  of  St  Paul. 

1  Lesson. 

Wisd.     5 

Wisd.      6 

2  Lesson. 

Acts      22  to  <d  22 

Acts      26  to  «y  24 

Purif.  Virgin  Mary. 

Wisd.     9 

Wisd.    12 

St.  Matthias. 

19 

Ecclus.   1 

Annun.  Virgin  Mary. 

Ecclus.    2 

3 

Ash  Wednesday. 

i  Lesson. 

Isaiah    59 

Jonah      3 

2  Lesson, 

Luke      6  v 20 

2  Pet.      S 

Monday  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  10 

Hosea  11 

2  Lesson. 

John      14 

Tuesday  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  11  to  w  30 

12 

2  Lesson. 

John      15 

Wednesday  before  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  11  v  30 

13 

2  Lesson 

John      11  so  45 

Thursday  before  Easter 

1  Lesson 

Daniel  12 

Jer.       3* 

2  Lesson. 

John      13 

Good-Friday. 

1  Lesson. 

Gen.      22  to  <o  20 

Isai.    52  v  13  Sc  «A  53 

2  Lesson. 

John      18 

Phillip.   2 

. 

MILE  OF   LESSONS  FOR  HOLY-DAYS. 

Evening. 

13 

1    !.               /                 9 

1  v  50 

Heb.        4 

1  1 . 

1G 

Job         19 

2    ! 

Matt    28 

Acts        3 

cek. 

1  L< 

Isuiah     26  to  v  20 

Isaiah    12 

Lnkc     24  to  v  13 

2  Cor.      5 

Ecclus.    4 

Ecclus.    5 

70MM. 

9 

1  L< 

7 

2  Lesson. 

John         1  <t>  43 

1  !. 

2  Kings  2 

Deut.     10 

Luke      24  v  44 

Eph.       4  to  v  17 

1  I. 

Gen.        11  tow  10 

Num.    11 

1  Cor.    12 

1  Cor.    14  to  v  26 

Tuu. 

1  ! 

1  Sam.   19  v  18 

Deut.    30 

2  L 

l  The*  5 

Gal.         5 

ft.  Eiirnabcu. 

1  Lesson. 

Ecclus.  10 

Ecclus.  12 

.  ison. 

Acts      14 

Acts      15  to  <o  36 

1  I. 

Malac.    3 

Malac.     4 

J  l. 

Matt.       3 

Malt.     14  tow  13 

St.  Peter. 

1  L 

Ecclus  15 

Ecclus.  19 

J  Lesson. 

Vets         3 

Acts        4 

met. 

Ecclus.  21 

Ecclus.  22 

■t/io/omcxo. 

24 

29 

cv). 

35 

38 

1  Le 

Gen.      32 

Dan.      10  v  5 

2  L 

12  to  v  20 

Jude    v  J  to  16 

Lute. 

Ecclus.  51 

Job           1 

&  St.  Jude. 

Job        24  St  25 

42 

Ail  Saints. 

1  Lesson. 

Wisd.      3  to  v  10 

Wisd.       5  to  -o  17 

!  Lesson. 

He.llr32.Vc.l2tow7 

Rev.       19  to  V  17 

A  TABLE  OF  LES 

SONS  FOB 
Prayer. 

- JANUAS 

, 

Calendar. 

Morning 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

-\ 

A 

Circum- 

2 

b 

cision. 

Gen.  1. 

Mat.  1. 

Gen.  2. 

Rom.  1 

c 

3 

2 

4 

2 

4 

d 

5 

3 

6 

3 

5 

c 

7 

4 

8 

4 

6 

i 

Epiph. 

7 

g 

9 

5  to  v  2 1 

11 

5 

8 

A 

12 

5  -u  21 

13 

6 

9 

b 

14 

6  tor  16 

15 

7 

10 

c 

16 

6  v  16 

17 

8 

11 

cl 

18  tot;  17 

7 

18  r  17 

9 

12 

e 

1 9  to  v  30 

8  tor  18 

20 

10 

13 

t 

21  to  v 22 

8  v  18 

21  r  22 

11 

14 

g 

22 

9  tor  18 

23 

12 

15 

A 

24  to  v  32 

9  v  18 

24  r  32 

13 

16 

b 

25  tor  19 

10 

25  r  19 

14 

17 

c 

26  tor  17 

11 

26  r  17 

15 

18 

d 

27  tor  30 

12  tor  22 

27  r  30 

16 

19 

e 

28 

12  r  22 

29  tor  15 

1  Co.  1 

20 

f 

29r  15 

13  tor  31 

30  to  r  25 

o 

21 

g 

30r  25 

13  r  31 

31  tor  25 

3 

22 

A 

31x-25 

14 

32  tor  24 

4 

23 

b 

32r  24 

15  to  r  2 1 

33 

5 

24 

c 

34 

15  r  21 

35 

6 

25 

d 

Conver- 

26 

e 

sion  of 

37 

16 

39 

7 

27 

t 

StPaul. 

40 

17 

41  tor  37 

8 

2b 

g 

41  v  37 

18  tor  21 

42  tor  25 

9 

29 

A 

42  v  25 

18  r  21 

43  tor  15 

10 

30 

b 

43  v  15 

19  .44  tor  14 

20  tor  17)45  tor  16 

11 

31 

c 

44  v  14 

J2 

" 


1 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  APRIL. 

Calendar. 

Morning" 

Prayer. 

Evening"  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less 

13 

1 

g 

Joshua  1 

Luke  15 

Joshua  2 

Heb.  3 

2 

A 

3 

16 

4 

4 

3 

b 

5 

1 7  to  v  20 

6  to  v  12 

5 

10 

4 

c 

6v  12 

17  v  20 

7  to  v  16 

6 

5 

d 

7  v  16 

1 8  to  y  3 1 

8  tov  14 

7 

15 

6 

c 

8  v  14 

18  v  31 

9 

8 

7 

7 

i" 

10tox>  15 

19  to  v  28 

10  ij15  to  28 

9 

8 

g 

10  v  28 

19  v  28 

22  to  v  21 

10 

15 

9 

A 

22  v  21 

20 

23 

11 

4 

10 

b 

24to-y    19 

21 

24  x>  19 

12 

H 

c 

Jud.  1  to  v  22 

22  to  v  31 

Jud.  1  v  22 

13 

12 

12 

(I 

2toi;  11 

22  v  31 

Sv  11 

Jam.  1 

1 

13 

e 

3  to  v  12 

23 

Sw  12 

2 

14 

f 

4 

24 

5 

3 

9 

15 

g 

6  to  v  11 

Joh.ltoi>29 

6*11  to  25 

4 

16 

A 

6  v  25 

1  v  29 

7 

5 

17 

17 

b 

8  to  t;  22 

2 

8  v  22 

lPet.l 

6 

18 

c 

9  to  v  22 

3  to  x;  22 

9*  22  to  46 

o 

19 

d 

9  z>  46 

3  x>  22 

10 

3 

20 

c 

11  to  v  29 

4 

11  v  29 

4 

21 

F 

12 

5 

13 

5 

22 

g 

14 

6  to  v  22 

15 

2Petl 

23 

A 

16  to  v  21 

6  v  22 

16  v  21 

2 

24 

b 

17 

7  to  T^  32 

8 

3 

25 

c 

St. 

7  t/  32 

Uoh.l 

26 

cl 

Mark 

19  to  i>22 

8  tor  21 

19  v  22 

2 

27 

0 

20  to  v  26 

8v21 

20  v  26 

o 
o 

2C-: 

f 

21  to  v  16 

9 

21  t;  16 

4 

i9 

g 

Ruth  1 

10  tor  22  Ruth  2 

5 

30 

A 

! 

3 

10  v  22 

4 

2,3Joh 

A  TABLE  OF 

LESSONS  FOR  MAY 

Calendar. 

Morning  Prayer. 

1    Evening*  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1 

b   S.P/i.V 

Jude. 

2 

c   S.  Jam. 

1  Sam.  1 

JohlltOT>30 

lSa2tox;22 

Rom.  1 

3 

d 

2v  22 

1.1  v  30 

3 

2 

4 

e 

4 

1 2  to  v  20 

5 

3 

5 

f 

6 

12  v  20 

7 

4 

6 

g 

8 

13 

9 

5 

7 

A 

10 

14 

11 

6 

8 

b 

12 

15 

13 

7 

9 

c 

14  to v 24 

16 

14  v  24 

8 

10 

d 

15 

17 

16 

9 

11 

e 

17  to  v  30 

18 

17x>30 

10 

12 

f 

18 

19 

19 

11 

13 

g 

20 

20 

21 

12 

14 

A 

22 

21 

23 

13 

1 5 

b 

24 

Acts  1 

25 

14 

16 

c 

26 

2 

27 

15 

17 

d 

28 

3       . 

29 

16 

18 

e 

30 

4  to  v  23 

31 

lCor.  1 

19 

f 

2  Sam.  1 

4  t;  23 

JSa.  2 

2 

20 

g 

3 

5  to  v  17 

4 

o 
O 

21 

A 

5 

5  v  17 

6 

4 

22 

b 

7 

6 

8 

5 

23 

c 

9 

7  to  v  30 

10 

6 

24 

1 

11 

7  v  30 

12 

7 

25 

e 

13tou23 

8  to  v  26 

13  v  23 

8 

26 

E 

14 

8  v  26 

15 

9 

27 

g 

16 

9  to  v  23 

17 

10 

28 

A 

18 

9  v  23 

19to«yl6 

11 

29 

b 

19  v  16 

10  to  -y  34 

20 

12 

30 

c 

21 

10  t;  34 

23 

13 

31 

d 

23 

11  to  v  19 

24 

14 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  JUNE. 

Caleodara 

Morning1  Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1 

1  Le*s. 

i    2  Less. 

1  Less.     2  Less. 

a>>v2b 

Acts  11x11; 

1  Kin.  1  v28 

1  Co.  15 

21 

2  to  v  26 

12 

2  x-26 

16 

3 

13tox>  14 

4 

2  Co.     1 

5 

13  v  14 

6 

2 

7 

Utovl9 

8 

3 

6c 

9 

14  v  19 

10 

4 

7 

d 

1  1  to -j  26 

15 

11  v  26 

5 

ri 

B 

12 

lotot;  14 

13 

6 

9 

. 

14 

16  v  14 

15 

7 

lo 

16 

l7toz>  16 

17 

8 

i. 

St.Bur. 

12 

18 

17-j  16 

19 

9 

1  3 

G 

20  tov  2* 

IStoi;  18 

20  v  22 

10 

U 

d 

21 

18x>  18 

22tov29 

11 

15 

t 

22  t;  29 

19tox;21 

2  Kings  1 

12 

16 

2  Kin-s  2 

19  -v  21 

3 

13 

17 

b 

4 

20  to  1-17 

5 

Gal.     1 

18 

\ 

6 

20  v  17 

7 

2 

19 

8 

21 

9 

3 

20 

. 

10 

tl 

11 

4 

21 

,; 

12 

2  3 

13 

5 

22 

8 

14 

24 

15 

6 

23 

1 

16 

25 

17  to  i- 24 

Eph.     1 

24 

5j 

.\a<i.of 

25 

A 

17i>  24 

26 

18 

2 

26 

b 

Baptist 

19  tov20 

27to^2l 

19  i.  20 

3 

27 

c 

20 

27  v  21 

21 

A 

28 

1 

22 

28to-y  17 

23 

5 

29  e 

STtttr 

80f 

24 

28  v  17 

25            j               6 

-■ 

-v.*W.:  • 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  JULY. 

Calendar. 

Morning  Prayer.            Evening  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1 

g 

Ezra  1 

Matt.  1 

Ezra  3 

Phil.     1 

2 

A 

4 

2 

5 

2 

3 

b 

6 

3 

7 

3 

4 

c 

8i/21 

4  to  v  17 

9 

4 

5 

d 

Neh.  1 

4  v  17 

Neh.  2 

Col.      1 

6 

e 

4tcn;13 

5  to  v  2 1 

4v  13 

2 

7 

f 

5 

5  x;21 

6 

3 

8 

K 

8 

6  to  v  1 6 

9 

4 

9 

A 

10 

6x;  16 

13toxrl5 

1  The.  1 

10 

b 

13  v  15 

7 

Esther  1 

2 

11 

c 

Esther  2 

8  to  v  18 

3 

3 

12 

d 

4 

8  v  18 

5 

4 

13 

e 

6 

9  to  v  18 

7 

5 

14 

f 

8 

9*18 

9toiy20 

2  The.  1 

15 

S 

9  v  20 

10 

lobl 

2 

16 

A 

Job  2 

11 

3 

3 

17 

b 

4 

12  tox>22 

5 

1  Tim.  1 

18 

c 

1, 

12  v  22 

7 

2,3 

19 

d 

8 

13  to-y31 

9 

4 

20 

e 

10 

13  v  31 

11 

5 

21 

f 

12 

14  tOi>22 

13 

6 

22 

g 

14 

\4,v  22 

15 

2  Tim.  1 

23 

A 

16 

15  tox>21 

17 

2 

24 

b 

18 

I5x>21 

19 

3 

25 

c 

St. 

16 

4 

26 

d 

James. 

20 

17 

21 

Titus    1 

27 

e 

22 

18  to?>21 

23 

2,  3 

28 

f 

24  8c  25 

18  t;  21 

26 

Phile. 

29 

g 

27 

19tOv  16 

23 

Heb.     1 

30 

A 

29 

31          1 

19  v  16 

30. 

31 

b 

20  to  v  17 

32             ' 

3 

B  2 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  AUGUST. 

.Jar. 

niing  Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1 

Job  3J 

Mai  20vf7 

Job  34 

Llcb.      4 

2d 

2  1  top  23 

36 

5 

..  e 

37 

:i  u  23 

38 

6 

. 

39 

22  to  v  23 

40 

7 

41 

22  v  23" 

42 

8 

•   A 

Pro  1 tor 20 

23  to  i>  25 

Prov.li/20 

9 

7b 

3 

23  v  25 

10 

4 

24  to  7;  29 

5 

11 

: 

6  tox^20 

24  T'  29 

6v  20 

12 

'     i 

7 

25tox>31 

8 

13 

1  l|f 

9 

25  v  31 

10 

James    1 

1 

11 

2  6  to  v  3  6 

12 

«-"v 

13 

13 

26  x;  36 

1 4  to  v  1 6 

3 

14 

b 

14  v  16 

27 

l5toi>21 

4 

15 

c 

15  v  21 

28 

16 

5 

16 

d 

1 7  to  v  1 5 

Mark  1 

17  v  15 

1  Pet.    1 

17 

e 

18 

2 

19 

2 

18 

i 

20 

3 

21  tor  17 

3 

19 

g 

21  i,  17 

4  to x;  26 

22  to v  17 

4 

20 

:    17 

4v  26 

:5tou22 

5 

21 

b 

V  22 

5  to  i;  2  1 

2  Pet.    1 

22 

c 

25 

5  v  21 

26 

2 

23 

1 

27 

6  to?;  3 

28 

3 

2 

V 

St.  Bar. 

6  v  30 

1  John  1 

I 

tholom. 

29 

7  to  v  2  | 

31 

2 

g 

EccL  1 

7  v  24 

EccL  2 

3 

J  7 

3 

8tOT27 

4 

4 

>< 

b 

5 

8  i;  27 

6 

5 

i 

7 

9  to  v  30 

8 

'•  3  Joh. 

d 

9 

9  v  30 

10 

.de 

31 

e 

1) 

10to^32 

12 

riom.     1 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR 

SEPTEMBER. 

Calendar. 

Morning  Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less.     j2  Less. 

1 

f 

Jer.  1 

Markl0*>32 

Jer.2to«  20 

Rom.  2 

2 

g 

2-1/20 

11 

3 

3 

3 

A 

4  to  v  1 9 

12to-u28 

4  v  19 

4 

4 

b 

5 

12  v  28 

6 

5 

5 

c 

7  t(n>  2 1 

13 

71/21 

6 

6 

d 

8 

14tov26 

9 

7 

7 

e 

10 

,4,v  26 

11 

8 

8 

f 

12 

15 

13 

9 

9 

g 

14 

16 

15 

10 

10 

A 

16 

Luk.lto«t>39 

17 

11 

11 

b 

18 

1  v  39 

19 

12 

1.2 

c 

20 

2  to  v  40 

21 

13 

13 

d 

22 

2v  40 

23 

14 

14 

e 

24 

3 

25 

15 

.15 

f 

26 

4 

27 

16 

16 

g 

28 

5 

29 

1  Cor.  1 

17 

A 

30 

6  toi>  20 

31 

2 

18 

b 

32 

6  v  20 

33 

O 

19 

c 

34 

7  tox;36 

35 

4 

20 

. 

36 

7-y  3o 

37 

5 

21 

St.M  t- 

8  toi;  26 

6 

22 

i 

thew. 

38 

8  v  26 

39 

7 

23 

;-■ 

40 

9tox;37 

41 

8 

24 

A 

42 

9v  37 

43 

9 

25 

b 

44 

10toz>25 

45  &46 

10 

26 

c 

47 

10  v  25 

48tox>25 

11 

27 

d 

48  v  25 

lltov29 

49tox>23 

12 

28 

e 

49  v  23 

11  v  29 

50tov21 

13 

29 

i 

S.Mi.W 

1 

, 

■A 

30 

S 

all  An%. 

50i>21 

13             J 

51tOT>35l            15 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  OCTOBER. 


Calendar.  Morning-  Prayer.  Evening-  Prayer 


l  A 

'2  b 

4tl 
*k 

8  A 

9  lb 
10c 
I  lid 

13  f 
14 
IS 
16 


i: 

18 
19 
20  f 

21g 
22  A 
23b 
24c 

26e 

27  f 

28  g 

29  A 

30  b 
3llc 


S.Luh 
Spang. 


S.  Shno. 

rfS.Ju. 


I  Less.  (     2  Less. 
Jcr.5h'35Luke  14 


Lam.  1 

3iov  37 

4 
Ezek.  l 

3 

7 
1  t 

18  v  17 
33  v  21 
Dan.  1 

2  x;  2* 

4 

6 

8 
10 

12 

[Ios.  2,  3 
5 
7 
9 
11 
13 
Joel  1 

2  v  15 
Amos  1 

3 
5 
7 


15 
16 
1 7  to  v  2 

17  x;20 
1  8  to  v  3 

18  v  31 

19  to  -y  2 
19  x;  28 
20 
21 

22  to  v  3 
22^31 
23 
24 

Joh.  ltox>2S 
1  v  29 
2 

3  to  v  2 
3  x;  22 
4 
5 
6  to  x>  22 

6  v  22 

7  to  i;  32 

7  v  32 

8  to  v  2  1 
8  v  21 

9 

10  to  v  22 
10  v  22 


1  Less. 
Jer.  52. 
Lam.  2 
3  ^37 
5 

Ezek.  2 
6 
13 

18tox>17 
3  3  tot- 21 
34 
Da.2toi>24 
3 
5 
7 
9 
I  1 
Hos.  1 

4 
6 
8 

10 
12 
14 
Joel2to«15 

3 
\mos  2 

4 
6 
8 


2  Less. 

1  Co.  l6 

2  Co. 


Gal. 


Eph. 


Phil.     1 


Col.     1 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR 

NOVEMBER. 

Calendar. 

Morning-  Prayer. 

Evening 

Prayer. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1  Less. 

2  Less. 

1 

d 

AHSaints 

2 

e 

Day. 

Amos  9 

Johllto*30 

Obadiah 

Col.      2 

3 

f 

Jonah  1 

11  -y  30 

Jon.    2 

3 

4 

cr 

O 

12  to  v  20 

4 

4 

5 

A 

Micah  1 

12  v  20 

Mic.   2 

lThe.  I 

5 

b 

3 

13 

4 

2 

7 

c 

5 

14 

6 

S 
4 

8 

d 

7 

15 

Nah.  1 

9 

e 

Nah.  2 

16 

3 

5 

10 

f 

Hab.  1 

17 

Hab.  2 

2The.l 

11 

g 

O 

18 

Zeph.l 

2 

12 

A 

Zeph.2 

19 

3 

3 

13 

b 

Hag.    1 

20 

Hag.  2 

lTim.1 

14 

c 

Zech.  1 

21 

Zech.2 

2,3 

15 

cl 

Acts  1 

4 

4 

15 

e 

5 

2 

6 

5 

17 

f 

7 

3 

8 

6 

18 

'f 

9 

4  tox;  23 

10 

2Tim.l 

1^ 

A 

11 

4  v  23 

12 

2 

20 

b 

13 

5  to  t»  17 

14 

3 

21 

c 

Mai.     1 

5  v  17 

Mai.   2 

4 

22 

d 

3 

6 

4 

Titus  1 

23 

e 

Isaiah  1 

7  to  v  30 

Isaiah2 

2,3 

24 

f 

O 

7  T»  30 

4 

Phile. 

25 

g 

5 

8  to  v  26 

6 

Heb.    1 

26 

A 

-      7 

8^2  ;, 

8 

2 

27 

I) 

9 

9  to  v  23 

10  to  ^20* 

3 

28 

c 

I0v20 

9  v  23 

11 

4 

29 

d 

12 

10  to  t;  34 

13 

5 

30 

e ! 

St.  And] 

1 

10  v  34 

6 

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Calendar. 

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fl  TABLES  and  RULES  for  the  Moveable  and  Immoveable 
Feasts ;  together  ivith  the  Days  of  Fasting  and  Abstinence 
through  the  vjhole  Tear. 


RULES, 

To  know  when  the  Moveable  Feasts  and  Holy-Days  begin. 

EASTER-DAY,  on  which  the  rest  depend,  is  always  the 
first  Sunday  after  the  Full-Moon  which  happens  upon, 
or  next  after,  the  twenty-first  Day  of  March ;  and  if  the 
Full-Moon  happen  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter-day  is  the  Sunday 
after. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest  Sunday  to  the  Feast 
of  St.  Andrew,  whether  before  or  after. 

Septuagesima       1  f  Nine   } 

Sexagesima         f  Sunday  is  <  EiSnt  >     Weeks  before 

Quinquagesima    C  J  Seven  C  Easter. 

Quadragesima      )  (six       ) 

Rogation  Sunday}       f  Five  Weeks    ~\ 

Ascension-Day     f.     }  Forty  Days     f      After  Easter 

Whitsunday  f 1S  )  Seven  Weeks  f     Atter  ^astel  * 

Trinity  Sunday     )       (.Eight  Weeks  J 


A  TABLE  OF  FEASTS, 

To  be  observed  in  this  Church,  throughout  the  Tear. 

All  Sundays  in  the  Year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

The  Epiphany. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

The  Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Mark  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James,  the  Apostles. 

The  Ascension  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 


TABLE  OF  FEASTS,  &c. 

St.  Barnabas. 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

St.  Peter  the  Apostle. 

St.  James  the  Apostle. 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

St  Michael  and  all  Angels. 

St.  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  jude,  the  Apostles. 

All  Saints. 

St.  Andrew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

The  Nativity  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

St.  Stephen  the  Martyr. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Easter- Week. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun-Week. 


A  TABLE  OF  FASTS. 

Ash-Wednesday.  '  Good-Friday. 

Other  Days  o/Tasting;  on  which  the  Church  requires  such  a 
Measure  qf  Abstinence,  as  is  more  especially  suited  to  extraor- 
dinary Acts  and  Exercises  of  Devotion. 
1st.  The  Season  of  Lent. 

2d.  The  Ember-Days  at  the  Four  Seasons,  being  the  Wed- 
nesday, Friday,  and  Saturday  after  the  first  Sunday  in  Lent, 
the  Feast  of  Pentecost,  September  14,  and  December  13. 

3d.  The  three  Rogation  Days,  being  the  Monday,  Tues- 
day, and  Wednesday  before  Holy  Thursday,  or  the  Ascen- 
sion of  our  Lord. 
4th.  All  the  Fridays  in  the  year,  except  Christmas-Day. 


In  addition  to  the  above,  the  first  Thursday  in  November,  (~ or, 
if  any  other  Day  be  appointed  by  the  Civil  Authority,  then  such 
Day  J  shall  be  observed  as  a  Day  of  Thanksgiving  to  Almighty 
God,  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  other  Blessinge  of  his 
Merciful  Providence. 


If  TABLES  FOR  FINDING  THE  HOLY-DAYS. 


A  Table  to  find  Easter 
Day,  from  the  present 
Time,  till  the  Tear  1899 
inclusive. 


Gold* 


Sunda 


f  *7       Sunday 
N«mb-  I    Month.    lLetter- 


U 


11 

19 
8 

16 
5 

13 

2 

10 

18 
7 

15 

4 

12 

1 


17 
6 


April 


March  21 
22 
23 
24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

30 

11 

12 

13 

24 

15 

16 

17 

,18 

19 

20 

[21 

22 

23 

[24 

95 


C 
D 

E 

F 

G 

A 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

A 

B 

C 
D 

E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
C 
D 
E 
F 
G 
A 
B 
,C 

E 
F 
G 
A 
B 


'1 


'HIS  Table  contains  so  much 
of  the  Calendar  as  is  neces- 
sary for  the  determining-  of  Eas- 
ter ,-  to  find  which,  look  for  the 
Golden  Number  of  the  year  in  the 
first  column  of  the  Table,  against 
which  stands  the  da}  of  the  Pas- 
chal Full-Moon ;  then  look  in 
the  third  column  for  the  Sunday 
Letter,  next  after  the  day  of  the 
Full-Moon  ;  and  the  day  of  the 
month  standing- against  that  Sun- 
day Letter  is  Easter-Day.  If 
the  Full-Moon  happen  upon  a 
Sunday,  then  (according  to  the 
first  rule)  the  next  Sunday  after 
is  Easter- Day. 

To  find  the  Golden  Number  or 
Prime,  add  1  to  the  year  of  our 
Lord,  and  then  divide  by  19  : 
the  remainder,  if  any,  is  the  Gold- 
en Number;  but  if  nothing-  re 
main,  then  19  is  the  Golder 
Number. 

To  find  the  Dominical  or  Sun- 
day Letter,  according  to  the  Ca 
lendar,  from  the   year  1700  to 
1799  inclusive,  add  to  tlieJoJA 
year  of  our  Lord  its  fourth  I  Jq 
part,  omitting  fractions,  and  ^jp 
also  the  number  1  :   Divide  gig 
the  sum  by  7,  and  if  there  ]Aj\ 
be  no  remainder,  then  A  is  Aq 
the  Sunday  Letter;  but  ifjgifj 
any  number  remain,  thenl- — 
the  Letter  standing  against  that 
number  in  the  small  annexed  Ta- 
ble, is  the  Sunday  Letter. 

For  the  present  Century,  that 

is,  from  the  year  1800  till  the 

year  1899,  inclusive,  add  to  the 

!  current  year  only  its  fourth  part, 

|  omit  fractions,  divide  the  sum  by 

7,  and  against  the  remainder  in 

the  small  annexed  Table  is  tire 

Sunday  Letter. 

Note,  That  in  all  Bissextile  or] 
Leap-Years,  the  Letter  found  as] 
above  will  be  the  Sunday  Letter] 
from  the  intercalated  day  exclu-l 
sive,  to  tire  end  of  the  year. 


c 


Another  TABLE  to  find  Easter  till  the  Year  1899,  inclusive 


SUNDAY  LETTERS. 


Golden 
Numb. 

I. 

II. 

III. 

IV. 

V. 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

X. 

XI. 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

XV. 

XVI. 

XVII. 

XVIII 

XIX. 


Ap.  16 
Ap.  9 
Mar26 
Ap.  16 
Ap.  2 
Ap.  2 
Ap. 
Ap. 
Ap.  16 
Ap.  9 
Mar26 
Ap.  16 
Ap.  2 
Mar26 
Ap.  16 
Ap.  2 
Ap.  23 
Ap.  9 
Ap.    2 


i B 1 

c      |D| 

E   1 

F   1 

17 

18  19 

20 

14 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

27 

28 

29 

23 

24 

17 

11 

12 

13 

14 

3 

4 

.i 

6 

Mar3 1 

24 

25 

19 

20 

21 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

3 

Mar28 

29 

30 

31 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

10 

11 

5 

6 

7 

27 

28 

29 

SO 

31 

17 

18 

19 

13 

14 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

27 

28 

22 

23 

24 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

3 

4 

5 

Mar30 

31  , 

24 

18 

19 

20 

21 

101 

11 

12 

13 

7 

Mar  271 

28| 

29 

30| 

31    A 

1 

25 

15 

Ap 

22 

8 

\p.l 

22 

8 

25 

15 

8 

25 

15 

Ap.  1 

22 

8 

Ap.l 


TO  make  use  of  the  preceding  Table,  find  the  Sunday  Let- 
ter  for  the  Year  in  the  uppermost  Line,  and  the  Golden 
Number,  or  Prime,  in  the  Column  of  Golden  Numbers,  and, 
against  the  Prime,  in  the  same  Line,  under  the  Sunday  Let- 
ter, you  have  the  Day  of  the  Month  on  which  Easter  faileth 
that  year.    But, 

Note,  That  the  Name  of  the  Month  is  set  on  the  left  Hand, 
or  just  with  the  Figure,  and  folio weth  not  as  in  other  Tables, 
by  descent,  but  collaterally. 


A  TABLE  of  the  days  on  which  Easter  will  fall,  also 
the  Golden  Number,  Epaci,  and  Sunday  Letter,  for  43 
Tears. 


ars  of 
Lord. 

Golden 
N  l  nber. 

The  Epact. 

1808 

4 

3 

9 

5 

14 

10 

6 

25 

11 

7 

6 

12 

8 

17 

13 

9 

28 

14 

10 

9 

15 

11 

20 

16 

12 

1 

17 

13 

12 

18 

14 

23 

19 

15 

4 

20 

16 

15 

21 

17 

26 

22 

18 

7 

23 

19 

18 

24 

1 

0 

25 

2 

11 

% 

3 

22 

27 

4 

3 

28 

5 

14 

29 

6 

25 

30 

7 

6 

31 

8 

17 

32 

9 

28 

33 

50 

9 

34 

11 

20 

35 

12 

1 

36 

13 

12 

37 

14 

23 

38 

15 

4 

39 

16 

15 

40 

17 

26 

41 

18 

7 

42 

19 

18 

43 

1 

0 

44  1 

2 

11 

45 

3 

22 

46 

4 

3 

47 

5 

14 

48 

6 

25 

49 

7 

6 

50 

8 

17 

Sunday 
Letter. 


Easter- Day. 


C   B 

A 

G 

F 

E  D 

C 

B 

A 

G  F 

E 

D 

C 

B  A 

G 

F 

E 

D  C 

B 

A 

G 

F  E 

D 

C 

B 

A  G 

F 

E 

D 

C  B 

A 

G 

F 

E  D 

C 

B 

A 

G  F 

E 

D 

C 

B  A 

G 

F 


April 


March 

April 


17 
2 
22 
14 
29 
18 
10 

March     26 

April        14 

6 

March     22 

April        11 

2 

22 

7 

March     30 

April        18 

3 

March     26 

April        15 

6 

19 

11 

3 

22 

7 

March     30 

April 


19 


March     26 

April      15 

March      31 

April        19 

11 

March     27 

April        16 

7 

March     23 

April        12 

4 

23 

8 

31 


March 


" 

A  TABLE  of  the  Moveable  Feasts,  according  to  the  several 

Days  that  Easter  can  possibly  fall  upon. 

Easter- 
Day. 

Sun. 
after 
Epi. 

SeptuJ  *irstJAs.ce,H  Whit" 
|  Lent.  1   Day.  |    day 

after  1  Advent 
g[  Sunday. 

Maich22 

1 

Jan.  18 

Feb.    4 

A  p.  3u 

May  10 

27 

Nov.    29 

23 

1 

19 

5 

May    1 

11 

27 

30 

24 

1 

20 

6 

2 

12 

27 

Dec.      1 

25 

2 

21 

7 

3 

13 

27 

2 

26 

2 

22 

8 

4 

14 

27 

3 

27 

2 

23 

9 

5 

15 

26 

Nov.    27 

28 

2 

34 

10 

6 

16 

28 

28 

29 

2 

25 

11 

7 

17 

26 

29 

30 

2 

26 

12 

8 

18 

26 

30 

31 

2 

27 

13 

9 

19 

26 

Dec.      1 

April     1 

3 

28 

14 

10 

20 

26 

2 

2 

3 

29 

15 

11 

21 

26 

5 

3 

3 

30 

16 

12 

22 

25 

Nov.    37 

4 

3 

31 

17 

13 

23 

25 

26 

5 

3 

Feb.   1 

18 

14 

24 

25 

29 

6 

3 

2 

19 

15 

25 

25 

30 

7 

3 

3 

20 

16 

26 

25 

Dec.      1 

8 

4 

4 

21 

17 

27    25 

2 

9 

4 

5 

22 

18 

28 

25 

3 

10 

4 

6 

23 

19 

29 

24 

Nov.    27 

11 

4 

7 

24 

20 

30 

24 

28 

12 

4 

8 

25 

21 

31 

24 

29 

13 

4 

9 

26 

22 

June  1 

24 

30 

H 

4 

10 

27 

23 

2 

24 

Dec.      1 

35 

5 

11 

28 

24 

3!  24 

2 

16 

5 

12 

Mar.   1 

25 

4'  24 

n 

17 

5 

13 

2 

25 

5    23 

Nov.    27 

18 

5 

14 

3 

27!           6 

23 

28 

19 

5 

15 

4 

281           7 

23 

29 

20 

5 

16 

5 

29 

8 

23 

30 

21 

5 

17 

6 

SO 

9 

23 

Dec.      1 

22 

6 

18 

7 

31 

10 

23 

2 

23 

6 

19 

8 

June  1 

11 

23 

3 

24 

6 

20 

9 

2 

12 

22 

Nov.    27 

25 

6 

21 

10 

3 

13    22 

28 

Note,  That  in  a  Bissextile  or  Leap- Year,  the   Number  of 

Sundays  after  Epiphany  will  be  the  same  as  if  Easter-day  had 

fallen  one  Day  later  than  it  really  does.     And  for  the  same 

Reason  one  Day  must  in  every  Leap-Year  be  added  to  the 

Day  of  the  Month  given  by  the  Table  for  Septuagesima  Sun- 

day,  and  for  the  first  Day  of  Lent,  unless  it  be  in  the  month 

of  March. 

A   Table   to  find  Easter- 

Day, 

frovi      the      Tear 

1900 

,   to  the  Tear  2199, 

indu 
Golden 

tive. 

[Day  of  the 

Sunday 

|  'HE  Golden  Numbers  in  the 
1      foregoing    Calendar     will 

N-.imb. 

J    Month. 

Letter. 

14 

March  22 

D 

point  out  the  Days  of  the  Paschal 

3 

23 

E 

Full-Moons,  till  the  Year  of  our 

24 

F 

Lord  1900;  at  which  time,  in 

11 

25 

G 

order  that  the  Ecclesiastical  Full- 

26 

A 

Moons  may  fall  nearly  on  the  same 

19 

27 

B 

Days  with  the  real  Full  Moons, 

8 

28 

c 

the  Golden  Numbers  must  be  re- 

29 

D 

moved  to  different  Days  of  the 

16 

30 

E 

Calendar,  as  is  done  in  the   an- 

5 

31 

F 

nexed  Table,  which  contains  so 

April  1 

2 

G 

much  of  the  Calendar  then  to  be 

13 

A 

used,  as  is  necessary  for  finding 

2 

^ 

B 

the  Paschal  Full  Moons,  and  the 

4 

c 

Feast  of  Easter,  from  the  Year 

10 

5 

D 

1900,  to  the  Year  2199,  inclusive. 

6 

E 

Tfeis  Table  is  to  be  made  use  of, 

18 

7 

F 

in  all  respects,  as  the  first  Table, 

7 

8 

G 

before  inserted,  for  finding  Eas- 

9 

A 

ter,  till  the  Year  1899. 

15 

10 

B 

Note,  This  Table  is  continued 

4 

11 

c 

to  the  Year  4199,  in  the  Transac- 

12 

D 

tions    of  the    Royal    Society   of 

12 

13 

E 

London,    for  the   Year  1750,  by 

1 

14 

F 

the  Earl  ofMacclesfield. 

15 

G 

9 

16 

A 

17 

17 

B 

6 

18 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

■ 

22 

G 

23 

A 

24 

B 

25 

C 

GENERAL  T  ABLES  for  finding  the  Dominical  or  Sun  la* 
Letter,  and  the  Places  of  the  Golden  Numbers  in  the  Ca 
lendar. 


TABLE 

I. 

6 

5 

4 

i 

2 

1 

0 

B 

c 

D 

E 

F 

G 

A 

1600 

1700 

1800 

1900 

2000 

2100 

2200 

2300 
2400 

2500 

2600 

2700 
2800 

2900 

3000 

3100 
3200 

3300 

3400 

3500 
3600 

4500 

3700 

3800 

3900 
4000 

4100 

4200 

4300 
4400 

4600 

4700 
4800 

4900 

5000 

5100 
5200 

5300 

5400 

5500 
5600 

5700 

5800 

5900 
6000 

6100 

6200 

6300 
6400 

6500 

6600 

6700 
6800 

6900 

7000 

7100 
7200 

7300 

7400 

7500 
7600 

7700 

7800 

7900 
8000 

8100 

8200 

8300 
8400 

8500 

Sec. 

TO  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter  for  any  g-iven 
Year  of  our  Lord,  add  to  the  Year  its  fourth  Part, 
omitting-  Fractions,  and  also  the  Number,  which,  in  Table  I. 
standeth  at  the  top  of  the  Column  wherein  the  Number  of 
Hundreds  contained  in  that  g-iven  Year  is  found  :  Divide  the 
Sum  by  7,  and  if  there  be  no  Remainder,  then  A  is  the  Sun- 
day Letter ;  but  if  any  numoer  remain,  then  the  Letter  which 
standeth  under  that  Number  at  the  Top  of  the  Table,  is  the 
Sunday  Letter. 


TABLE 

II. 

1 

2 

3 

1  1 

2   S 

Years 

1  """ 

Years 

of  our 

of  our 

Lord. 

L 

Lord. 

~B 

1600 

~0 

1 B 

52Q5T5 

1700 

1 

1 

5300  16 

1800 

1 

5400  17 

1900 

2 

5500  17 

B 

2000 

2 

B 

5600  17 

,2100 

0 

5700  18 

2200 

3 

5800  18 

2300 

4 

5900  19 

B2400 

3 

B 

6000  19 

2500 

4 

6100  19 

2600 

5 

6200  20 

2700 

5 

6300  21 

B 

2800 

5 

B 

6400  20 

2900 

6 

6500 

21 

3000 

6 

6600 

22 

3100 

7 

6700 

23 

B 

3200 

7 

B 

6800 

22 

3300 

7 

6900 

23 

3400 

8 

7000 

24 

3500 

9 

7100 

24 

B.3600 

8 

B 

7200  24 

J3700 

9 

7300  25 

;38C3 

10 

7400 

25 

!3900 

10 

7500 

26 

B4000 

10 

B 

7600 

26 

;4100 

11 

7700 

26 

'4200 

12 

7800 

27 

4300 

12 

7900 

28 

1 

4400 

12 

B8000 

27 

4500 

13 

8100 

28 

4600 

13 

.8200 

29 

! 

4700 

14 

8300 

29 

B 

4800 

14 

B  8400 

29 

4900 

14 

,8500 

0 

5000 

15 

1  Sec. 

!   i 

5100 

16 

1 

TO  find  the  Month  and  Days 
of  the  Month  to  which  the 
Golden  Numbers  ought  to  be 
prefixed  in  the  Calendar  in  any 
given  Year  of  our  Lord,  con 
sisting  of  entire  Hundred  Years, 
and  in  all  the  intermediate 
Years,  betwixt  that  and  the 
next  Hundredth  Year  follow- 
ing", look  in  the  second  Column 
of  Table  II.  for  the  given  Year, 
consisting  of  entire  Hundreds  ; 
and  note  the  Number  or  Cypher 
which  stands  against  it  in  the 
third  Column  ;  then  in  Table 
III.  look  for  the  same  Number 
in  the  Column  under  any  given 
Golden  Number,  which  when 
you  have  found,  guide  your  Eye 
sideways  to  the  Left  Hand,  and 
in  the  first  Column  you  will  find 
the  Month  and  Day  to  which 
that  Golden  Number  ought  to 
be  prefixed  in  the  Calendar, 
during  that  period  of  one  hun 
dred  Ye;rs. 

The  Letter  B  prefixed  to  cer 
tain  Hundredth  Years  in  Table 
II  denotes  those  Years  which 
are  still  to  be  accounted  Bissex- 
tile or  Leap  Years  in  the  New 
Calendar;  whereas  all  the  other 
Hundredth  Years  are  to  be  ac 
counted  only  common  Years. 


TABLE  III.. 

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THE    GOLDEN    NUMBERS* 

' 

5 

~i-m-i-vri 

8|  9110111 

12113 

14 

15  1 

6|17 

18 

19 

Mar  .21 

c 

8 

19' 0  11 

22    3jU 

25;  mat 

95C 

1 

12S 

13    4 

15 

26 

22 

D 

Q 

20;    1,12 

23    415| 

26!  7118,25 

lGl'21 

2 

13  5 

'A    5 

16 

27 

23 

E 

10 

211  213 

24   5;16] 

27    8)19   C 

lli22 

3 

14  5 

>5    6 

i; 

28 

24 

F 

11 

22'  314 

25    617i 

28    9|20|  1 

12J23 

4 

15  5 

'6   7 

18 

29 

25 

G 

12 

23   4^15 

26    718' 

29  10121    2 

1324 

5 

16  5 

7    8 

1< 

0 

26 

A 

i3 

24;  S\16 

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27    8il9 

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1425 

t 

17-" 

8    9 

20 

1 

27 

B  -H 

25    6I7 

28    9,20 

1  12  23    4 
2!13t24    5 

I5i26 

7 

185 

9:10 

21 

2 

28 

c;i5 

261  7:18 

29  10  21 

16  27 

8 

19 

011 

3 

29 

D1627    819 

0U122 

3  H!25    6 

17:28 

9 

20 

112 

23 

4 

30 

E  ?7  2S;  9  20 

i:12!23 

4-15126   7 

18 

29 

10 

21 

213 

24 

5 

— 

—  —  •— 

—  __ 

1- — — -;« 

1 

— 

— 

— 



— 

— 

— 

31 

F  1<;!29 

10.21 

211324 

5  16  271  8 
617  28    9 

i(; 

0 

11 

22 

314 

25 

6 

April  1 

Gl9 

0 

1122 

sub 

20 

1 

12 

23 

4;15 

26 

7 

o 

Ai?0 

1 

1223 

4  15  26 

1 

£ 

Bi21 

2 

13  24 

5-1627 

819.  cill 

3 

25 

2b 

y 

4 

C22 

o 

1425 

6J17  28 

9  20 

1112 

23 

4 

lo 

26 

7  18 

29 

10 

— 

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j. m 

—  — 

— i — 

— 

— 

— 

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— 

5 

D  23    4 

15  26 

7 

18  29' 

1021 

2 

13 

24 

5J16 

27 

&  19    0 

11 

6 

E 

24'  5 

16  27 

8 

19.  0 

1122 

3 

14 

25 

fc!l7 

28 

9  20 

I 

12 

7 

F25' 

6 

17  28 

9 

20    1 

12  23    4 

15 

26 

7 

18 

291 

0  21 

2 

13 

S 

G:26. 

7 

18291021-  2 

3  24 

5 

16 

27 

8 

19 

01 

122 

5 

14 

9 

A27! 

J 

19  an 

22   31 

425 

± 

28 

9 

20 

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9  0- 

1 

15 

10 

BJ28 

9 

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12 

23,  4  J 

526    7JI8 

29 

10 

21 

2  1 

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0  24 

5jl6 

11 

Cj29! 

10 

21 

'  2 

13 

24!  5  1 

6  27    SM9 

0 

11 

22 

3  1 

4.2  i 

6  17 

12 

D  0. 

11 

22 

'  3 

14 

25    6  1 

1 

12 

23 

7  18 

13 

E    1! 

12 

23 

4 

15 

26    7  1 

6127 

8  19 

14 

F    21 

13 

24 

5 

16 

27.  8  1 

9.  onps 

0!  1  12p3l 

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25 

61 

7p8 

9'20 

15 

Gj"3 

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25 

6 

17 

28"92 

4'l5 

2G 

7  1 

8J29 

10  21 

16 

A    4 

15 

26 

7 

18 

29  10  2 

1    213  241 

516  27 

81 

9   0  11 

22 

17 

B     5 

16 

27 

8 

19    011S 

2    3  14  25J 

617;-B 

9  2 

0    1 

12 

23 

17 

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j 

10  2 

1    2 

13 

24 

18 

C     6] 

17 

28 

9 

20    J  12  2 

3    415  26 

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—  —1 

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C 

18 

29 

10 

21 

213  2 

4    5 

16 

27j 

8  1 

19 

0 

112 

2    3 

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25 

THE  ORDER  FOR  DAILY 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

%  The  Minister  shall  begin  the  Morning  Prater,  by  read- 
ing one  or  more  of  the  following  Sentences  of  Scri/iture. 

kindness,  and  repenteth  him 
of  the  evil.  Joetn.  13. 


THE  Lord  is  in  his  holy 
temple  ;  let  all  the  earth 
keep  silence  before  him.  Hab. 
ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sune- 
ven  unto  the  going  down  of  the 
same,  my  name  shall  be  great 
among  the  Gentiles  ;  and  in 
every  place  incense  shall  be  of- 
fered unto  my  name,  and  a 
pure  offering  :  for  my  name 
shall  be  grtat  among  the  hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  hosts 
Mai.  ill. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  always  acceptable 
in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength  and  my  Redeemer. 
Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man 
turneth  away  from  his  wick- 
edness that  he  hath  commit- 
ted, and  doeth  that  which  is 
lawful  and  right,  he  shall  save 
his  soul  alive.  Ezck.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  trans- 
gressions ;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
Lefore  me.  Psal.  Ii.  S. 

Hide    thy    face    from  mv 


To  the  Lord  our  Cod  be- 
long mercies  and  forgivenes- 
ses, though  we  have  rebelled 
against  him  ;  neither  have 
we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his 
laws  which  he  set  before  us; 
Dan.  ix.  9.  10. 

0  Lord,  correct  me,  but 
with  judgment  ;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing.  Jer.  x.  24.  Psal.  vi.  I. 

Repent  ye  ;  for  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  is  at  hand.  St. 
Mat.  iii.  2. 

1  will  arise  and  go  to  my 
father,  and  will  say  unto  him  ; 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  and 
am  no  more  worthy  tobecaled 
thy   son.  St.  Puke  xv.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment 
with  thy  servant,  O  Lord  ;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  liv- 
ing be  justified  Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no 
sin,  we  deceive  ourselves, 
and  the   truth    is  not  in   us  : 


sins  ;  and   blot  out    all  minebut  if  we  confess    our   sins, 
iniquities.  Psal.  Ii.  9.  |God  is  faithful  and  just  to  for- 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are.give    us    our    sins,    and    to 
a  broken  spirit ;  a  broken  and'cleanse  us  from   all  unrighte- 
a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou'ousness.    1  St.  John  i.  8,  9. 
wilt  not  despise    Psal.  Ii.  17.  \H   Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  TP\early  beloved  brethren, 
your  garments,  and  turn  un--*-^  the  scripture  moveth  us 
to  the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  in  sundry  places,  to  acknow- 
is  gracious  and  merciful,  ledge  and  confess  our  mani- 
slow  to  anger,    and  of  great  fold  sins  and  wickedness,  and 

D 


38 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


that  we  should  not  dissemble 
nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  but  confess 
them  with  an  humble,  lowly, 
penitent,  and  obedient  heart ; 
to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain 
forgiveness  of  the  same  by 
his  infinite  goodness  and  mer- 
cy. And  although  we  ought, 
at  all  times,  humbly  to  ac- 
knowledge our  sins  before 
God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and 
meet  together,  to  render 
thanks  for  the  great  benefits 
that  we  have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most 
worthy  praise,  to  hear  his 
most  holy  word,  and  to  ask 
those  things  which  are  requi 
site  and  necessary,  as  well 
for  the  body  as  the  soul. 
Wherefore,  I  pray  and  be- 
seech you,  as  many  as  are 
here  present,  to  accompany 
me,  with  a  pure  heart  and 
humble  voice,  unto  the  throne 
of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying: 
^[  A  general  confession  to  be 
said  by  the  whole  Congrega- 
tion after  the  &Tini?#r%  all 
kneeling, 

ALMIGHTY  and  most 
1 ^  merciful  Father  ;  We 
have  erred  and  strayed  from 
thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We 
have  followed  too  much  the 
devices  and  desires  of  our 
own  hearts.  We  have  of- 
fended against  thy  holy  laws. 
We  have  left  undone  those 
things  which  we  ought  to 
have  done;  And  we  have  done 
those  things  which  we  ought 
not  to  have  done :  And  there  is 
po  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O 


Lord,  have  mercy  upon  U3, 
miserable  offenders.  Spare 
thou  those,  0  God,  who  con- 
fess their  faults.  Restore  thou 
those  who  are  penitent ;  Ac- 
cording to  thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind,  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.     And  grant, 

0  most  merciful  Father,  for 
his  sake  ;  That  we  may  here- 
after live  a  godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life  ;  To  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  name.   Amen. 

1  The  Declaration  of  Absolu- 
tion, or  the  Reinission  of 
Sins ;  to  be  made  bij  the 
Priest  alone,  standi?ig  ;  the 
Peo/ile  still  kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fa- 
ther of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  desireth  not  the 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  may  turn  from  his 
wickedness  and  live,  hath  giv- 
en power  and  commandment 
to  his  Ministers  to  declare 
and  pronounce  to  his  people, 
being  penitent,  the  Absolu- 
tion and  Remission  of  their 
sins.  He  pardoneth  and  ab- 
solveth  all  those  who  truly  re- 
pent, and  unfeignedly  believe 
his  holy  Gospel.  Wherefore, 
let  us  beseech  him  to  grant 
us  true  repentance,  and  his 
Holy  Spirit ;  that  those  things 
may  please  him  which  we  do 
at  this  present,  and  that  the 
rest  of  our  life  hereafter  may 
be  pure  and  holy  ;  so  that  at 
the  last  we  may  come  to  his 
eternal  joy,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 
f      The   Peofile  shall  answer 

here,  and  at  the  end  of  every 

Prayer,  Amen, 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


39 


ih7;z.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 
Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be 

praised. 

1  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung 
the  following  Anthem  ; 
exce/it  on  those  days  for 
which  other  Anthems  are 
appointed  ;  and  except  alsoy 
when  it  is  used  in  the  course 
of  (he  Psalms,  on  the  nine- 
teenth day  of  the  month, 
fenitc,   exult  emus  Domino. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto 
the  Lord,  let  us  heartily 
rejoice  in  the  strength  of  our 
salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  thanksgiving,  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him 
with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great 
God  ;  and    a  great  King   a- 


f  Or  this. 
LMIGHTY  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  who 
of  his  great  mercy,  hath  pro- 
mised Forgiveness  of  Sins  to 
all  those  who,  with  hearty  Re- 
pentance and  true  Faith,  turn 
unto  him  ;  have  mercy  upon 
you,  pardon  and  deliver  you 
from  all  your  sins,  confirm 
and  strengthen  you  in  all 
goodness,  and  bring  you  to 
everlasting  life,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
1     Then    the     Mhuster   shall 

kneel,  and   say    the   Lord's 

Prayer ;     the    People    still 

kneeling,    and  refieating    it 

with    /urn,    both    here,  and 

wheresoever  else  it  is  used  in 

Divine  Service. 

OUR   Father,  who  art   in 
Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;jbove  all  god 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth,      In  his  hand  are  all  the  cor- 
as  it  is  in   Heaven;  Give    ushers  of  the   earth;    and  the 


this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 
*[   Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips; 

Ans.   And  our  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 
f   Here,  all  standing  ufi,    the 
Minister  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holi- 
Ghos: ; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  be- 
ginning, is  now,  and  ever 
shall  be,  world  without  end. 


strength 


of  the    hills  is  his* 
also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he 
made  ii  ;  and  his  hands  pre- 
pared the  dry  land. 

O  come  let  us  worship  and 
fall  down  ;  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord,  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our 
God  ;  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the 
beauty  of  holiness ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of 
him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  Com- 
eth to  judge  the  earth  ;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 


*0 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


Then  shall  follow  a  Portion 
of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are 
appointed,  or  one  of  the  Se- 
lections of  Psalms  set  forth 
by  this  Church  :  and  at  the 
end  of   every   Psalm,    and 


glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen, 
1  Then  shall  be  read  the  first 
Lesson,  according  to  the 
Table  or  Calendar ;  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sunv 
the  fallowing  Hymn. 


likewise  at  the  end  of  the  Ve  H  Note,    That    before    every 


mte,  Benedicite,  Jubilate. 
Benedictus,  Cantate  Do- 
mino, Bonum  est  confiteri, 
Deus  misereatur,  Benedic 
Anima  mea — Mat  be  said 
or  sung  the  Gloria  Patri  ; 
and  at  the  end  of  the  whole 
Portion,  or  Selection  of 
Psalms  for  the  day,  Shall 
be  said  or  sung  the  Gloria 
Patri,  or  else  the  Gloria  in 
Exce'sis,  as  followeth : 
Gloria  in  Exceisis. 

GLORY  be  to  God  on 
high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
goodwill  towards  men.  We 
praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we 
worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee, 
we  give  thanks  to  thee  for 
thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God, 
heavenly  King,  God  the  Fa- 
ther AJ  mighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten 
Sen,  Jesus   Christ ;  O  Lordjthe  Apostles  praise  thee. 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of     The  goodly  fellowship   of 
the  Father,  that  takest  away  .the  Prophets  praise  thee, 
the   sins  of  the   world,  have      The   noble  army  of  Mar- 
mercy  upon  us.     Thou  that.tyrs  praise  thee, 
takest  away  the   sins   of  the      The  holy  Church,  through- 
world,  have   mercy  upon  us  jout  the  world,  doth  acknow- 
Thou    that  takest   away  the  Ied^e  thee, 
sins  of  the  world,  receive  our!     The  Father,  of  an  infinite 
prayer.     Thou  that  sittest  at  Majesty  ; 
the   right    hand  of  God   the      Thine  adorable,  true,   and 
Father,  have  mercy  upon  us,  only  Son  ; 


Lesson,  the  Minister  shall 
say,  Here  beginneth  such 
a  Chapter,  or  Verse  of  such 
a  Chapter,  of  such  a  Book  : 
And  after  every  Lesson, 
Here  endeth  the  first,  or 
the  second  Lesson. 
Te  Deum  laudamus. 

WE  praise  thee,  O  God, 
we  acknowledge  thee 
to  be  the  Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship 
thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  a- 
loud :  the  Heavens,  and  all 
the  Powers  therein. 

To  thee  Cherubim  and  Se- 
raphim, continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord 
God  of  Sabaolh. 

Heaven  and  Earth  are  full 
of  the  Majesty  of  thy  Glory. 

The    glorious  company  of 


For  thou  art    holy 


Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the 


only  art  the  Lord  ;  thou  only.  Comforter. 

O    Christ,     with    the    Holy      Thou  art  the  King  of  GlOr 

Ghost,   art  most  high  in  the.ry,  O  Christ. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


41 


Thou  art  the  everlasting1  O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord, 
Son  of  the  Father.  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 

When   thou   tookest  upon  and  magnify  him  for  ever, 
thee  to  deliver  man,  thou  didst      O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the 
humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  Lord  ;   praise  him,  and  mag- 
a  Virgin.  nify  him  for  ever. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome1  O  ye  Waters  that  be  above 
the  sharpness  of  death,  thou  the  Firmament,  bless  ye  the 
didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
Heaven  to  all  believers.  inify  him  for  ever. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right*  O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord, 
hand  of  God,  in  the  Glory  of  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
the  Father.  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt;  O  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless 
come  to  be  our  Judge.  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 

We   therefore  pray    thee,magnify  him  for  ever, 
help  thy  servants,  whom  thou;     O  ye  Stars  of  Heaven,  bless 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  preci-ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
ous  blood.  magnify  him  for  ever. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered!  O  ye  Showers  and  Dew, 
with  thy  saints,  in  glory  ever-'bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 


lasting 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people, 
and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them 
up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify 
thee  ; 

And  we  worship  thy  name, 
ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  t.  >  Lord,  to  keep 
us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Ford,  let  thy  mercy  be 
upon  us;  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trust- 
ed ,  let  me  never  be  comound- 
ed. 

%  Or  this  Canticle. 
Benedkitt^    omnia   ojura    Do- 
mil  d. 
OALL  ye   Works  of  the 
i^ord,  ule;:s  ye  the  Lord, 
praise  him  and  magnify  him 
for  ever. 


and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winter  and  Summer, 
bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts, 
)less  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless 
ye  the  L  ord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Sr.ow,  bless 
ye  the  Ford  ;  praise  him  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Nights  and  Days, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness, 
j-ess  the  Lord  ;    praise  him3 
nd  magnify  him  for  ever. 
D  2 


42 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


O  yeLightnings  and  Clouds,  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
and  magnify  him  for  ever.       nify  him  for  ever. 


O  let  the  Earth  bless  the  If 
Lord  ;   yea,  let  it  praise  him,; 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills, 
bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  green  Things  up- 


Then  shall  be  read,  in  like 
manner,  the  second  Lesson, 
taken  out  of  the  A"eiv  Testa- 
ment, according  to  the  Table 
or  Calendar  ;  and  after  that, 
the  Jotlowing  Tsalm. 
Jubilate  Deo,  Psalm  c. 


on  Earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord  \'f~\  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord, 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  V-/  all  ye  lands  ;  serve  the 
for  ever.  |Lord  with  gladness,  and  come 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  before  his  presence   with   a 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag-  song, 
nify  him  for  ever.  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord 

O  ye  Seas  and  Floods, blesshe  is  God,  it  is  he  that  hath 
ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  made  us,    and   not  we  our- 


magnify  him  for  ever 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that 
move  in  the  Waters,  bless  ye 
the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  Air, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for 
ever. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle, 
bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Children  of  Men, 
bless  ye  the  Lord;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord , 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him 
for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him 
and   magnify   him   for  ever. 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord, 
bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him 
and   magnify    him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of 
the  righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O    ye    holy  and  humble 


selves  ;  we  are  his  people  and 
the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  his 
gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise  ;  be 
thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious, 
his  mercy  is  everlasting  ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  gene- 
ration to  generation. 
%   Or  this  Hymn. 
Benedictus.  St.  Luke  i.  68. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  for  he  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  his  peo- 
ple. 

And  hath  raised  np  a 
mighty  salvation  for  us,  in  the 
house  of  his  servant  David. 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth 
of  his  holy  Prophets,  which 
have  been  since  the  world  be- 
gan ; 

That  we  should  be  saved 
from  our  enemies,  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 
1  Then  shall  be  said  the  J/ios- 
,    ties9  Creed  by  the  Minister 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


and  the  People,  standing : 
And  any  Churches  may  omit 
the  words,  He  descended 
into  Hell,  or  may,  instead 
of  them,  use  the  words,  He 
went  into  the  place  of  de 
parted  Spirits,  which  are 
considered  as  words  of  the 
same  meaning,  in  the  Creed 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Fa- 
ther  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  on 
ly  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate 
Was  crucified,  dead,  and  bu- 
ried ;  He  descended  into  Hell ; 
The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into 
Heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Fathe 
Almighty  ;  From  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost; 
The  Holy  Catholic  Church  ; 
The  communion  of  Saints  ; 
The  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body,  And 
the  life  everlasting.  Amen. 
1   Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  Earth,  and  of 
all  things  visible  and  invisible: 
And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  his  Father 
before  all  worlds  ;  God  of  God. 
Light  of  J  ight,  very  God  of 
very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with 
the  Father,  by  whom  all  things 
were  made ;  who  for  us  men, 


and  for  our  salvation,  came 
down  from  Heaven,  and  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was 
made  man,  and  was  crucified 
also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pi- 
late. Lie  suffered  and  was 
buried,  and  the  third  day  he 
rose  again,  according  to  the 
Scriptures,  and  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sitteih  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father  ,  and 
he  shall  come  again,  with  glo- 
ry, to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  the  dead  ;  whose  king- 
dom shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the 
Father  and  the  Son  ;  who  with 
the  Father  and  the  Son  toge- 
ther is  worshipped  and  glori- 
fied, who  spake  by  the  pro- 
phets. And  I  believe  one  Ca- 
tholic and  Apostolic  Church. 
I  acknowledge  one  Baptism 
for  the  remission  of  sins  ;  and 
I  look  for  the  resurrection  of 
the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the 
world  to  come.     Amen. 

1  And  after  that*  these  Prayers 
following^  all  devoutly  kneel- 
ing ;  the  Minister  first  pro* 
nouncing, 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 

Ans.  And  with  thy  Spirit. 
1  Min.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy 
upon  us ; 

Ans.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean 
our  hearts  within  us  ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  us, 


44 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


«l  Then  shall  follow  the  Collect 
for  the  day,  except  when  the 

Communion  Service  is  read  ; 
and  then  the  Collect  fur  the 
day  shall  be  omitted  here. 

1 A  Collect  for  Peace, 

OGOD,  who  art  the  author 
of  peace  and  lover  of 
concord,  in  knowledge  of 
whom  standeth  our  eternal 
life,  whose  service  is  perfect 
freedom  :  defend  us,  thy  hum- 
ble servants,  in  all  assaults 
of  our  enemies  ;  that  we,  sure- 
ly trusting  in  thy  defence,  may 
not  fear  the  power  of  any  ad- 


Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen 
f  A  Collect  for  Grace. 

Ox  ORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, Almighty  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  has  safely 
brought  us  to  the  beginning  ot 
this  day  ;  defend  us  in  the  same 
with  thy  mighty  power,  and 
grant  that  this  day  we  fall  in- 
to no  sin,  neither  run  into  any 
kind  of  danger  ;  but  that  all 
our  doings,  being  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  may  be  righ- 
teous in  thy  sight  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%  A  Prayer  for  the  President 
of  the  United  States^  and  all 
in  Civil  Authority. 

OLORD.  our  heavenly  Fa- 
t  er,  the  higii  and  mighty 
Ru.er  of  Use  universe,  who 
dosi  from  thy  throne  behold  all 
the  dwellers  upon  earth;  most 
heartily  we  beseech  thee,  with'them,  thy  saving 


the  United  Stales,  and  all  others 
in  an  horny  ;  and  so  replenish 

them  with  the  grace  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may  al- 
ways incline  to  thy  will,  and 
walk  in  thy  way:  Lndue  them 
plenteously  with  heavenly 
gifts  ;  grant  them  in  health 
and  prosperity  long  to  live  ; 
and  finally,  alter  this  life,  to 
attain  everlasting  joy  and  fe- 
licity, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

1F  The  following  Prayers  are  to 
be  omitted  here,  when  the  Li- 
tany is  read. 


versanes,  thro' the  might  ^  J  Prayer  for  the  Clergy  and 

People. 
A  LMIGHTYandeverlast- 


^"-^  ing  God,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  per- 
fect gift,  send  down  upon  our 
Bishops  and  other  Clergy,  and 
upon  the  Congregations  com- 
mitted to  their  charge,  the 
healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace  ; 
and,  that  they  may  truly  please 
thee,  pour  upon  them  the  con- 
tinual dew  of  thy  blessing : 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the 
honour  of  our  Advocate  and 
Mediator  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

^f  A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions 
of  Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and 
Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for 
all  sor-s  and  conditions  of  men 
that  thou  wouldcst  be  .pleased 
to  make  thy  ways  known  unto 
health  unto 


thy  favour  to  behold  and  blcss!all  nations.     More  especiaifar 
thy  servant,  The  President  o/,we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church 


MORNING  PRAYER. 


45 


universal ;  that  it  may  be  so  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies-, 
guided  and  governed  by  thythatour heartsmaybeunfeign- 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  pro-edly  thankful,  and  that  we  may 
fess  and  call  themselves  Chris-  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only 


tians,  may  be  led  into  the  way 
of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 
unity  of  Spirit,  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  and  in  righteousness  of 
life.  Finally,  we  commend  to 
thy  Fatherly  goodness,  all 
those  who  are  any  ways  afflict- 
ed  or  distressed  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate;  that  it  may  please 
thee  to  comfort  and  relieve 
them,  according  to  their  seve- 
ral necessities ;  giving  them 
patience  undertheir  sufferings 
and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all 
their  afflictions  :  And  this  we 
beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 


with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ; 
by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy 
service,  and  by  walking  before 
thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  thro'  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
be  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

f  A  Prayer  of  St  Chrysostom 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord  to  make 
our  common  supplications  un- 
to thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gather- 
ed together  in  thy  Name,  thou 
wilt  grant  their  requests  ;  fulfil 
now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and 


%  A  General  Thanksgiving 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  i 
unworthy  servants,  do  give!P^itionsof  thy  servants  as  may 
thee  most  humble  and  hearty  lbe  m?st  expedient  for  them  j 
thanks  for  all  thy  goodness !pntjn&  usr  m  thlsu  ™rld 
and  loving  kindness  to  us,  aiKl!\nowledSe  of  th>'  *"**•  and  m 


,the  world  to  come  life  ever- 
lasting.    Amen, 


2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 


to  all  men.  We  bless  thee  foi 
our  creation,  preservation,  and 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ; 
but  above  all,  for  thine  inesti- 
mable love  in  the  redemption  ,HpHE  grace  of  our  Lord 
of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  X  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
Christ;  forthe  means  of  grace,  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
and  for  the  hopeof  glory.  Andjthe  Holy  Ghost,  he  with  us  all 
we  beseech  thee,  give  us  thatjevermore.     Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  DAILY 

EVENING  PRAYER 


%  The  MisisfER  shall  begin  the  Etesisg  Prater,  by  read- 
ing  one  or  more  of  the  following  Sentmces  of  Scri/iture. 

THE  Lord  is  in  his  hoi-, 
temple  ;  let  all  the  earth- 
keep  silence  before  him.  Hab. 
ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sub 
even  unto  the  going  down  o! 
the  surne,  my  name  shall  bt 
great  among  the  Gentiles;  anil 
in  every  place  incense  shall  b 
offered  unto  my  name,  and 
pure  offering  :    for  my  name 


shall  be  great  among  the  hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  hosts 
i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  always  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  O,  Lord,  my  strength 
and  mv  Redeemer.  Ps.xix  1 4. 

When  the  wicked  man  tarn- 
eth  away  from  nis  wickedness 
that  he  hath  committed,  anc 
doeth  that  which  h  lawful  anci 
light,  he  shall  save  his  sou: 
alive.   Ezek.  xviii.  "27. 

I   acknowledge  my   trans 
gressions  ;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me      Psal.  Ii   3 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins; 
and  blot  out  all  mine  iniqui- 
ties.    Psal.  Ii-  9. 

The  sacrifies  of  God  are 
broken  spirit ;  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,   O  God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise.    Psal.  \\.  1 

Rend  your  heart  and  not 
vour  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  is 
gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  tdness 


tnd  repenteth  him  of  the  evil. 
roel  ii    13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong 
nercies  and  forgivenesses, 
t'io*  we  have  rebelled  against 
him  ;  neither  have  we  obeyed 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
to  walk  in  his  laws  which  he 
set  before  us.  Dan  ix.  9.  10. 

O  Lord,  correct  me,  but 
vith  judgment  ;    not  in  thine 


inger,  lestthoubring  me  to  no- 
thing. Jer.  x.  24-.  Psal.  vi    1. 

Repent  ye;  for  the  king- 
lom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  Sf. 
Mat.  hi.  2 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  fa- 
her,  and  will  say  unto  him  ; 
7ather,  I  have  sinned  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  and 
eud  no  more  worthy  to  be  call- 
ed thy  son.  St.LuIcexx.  18,  19. 

Enter  not  into  judgment 
with  thy  servant,  O  Lord  ;  for 
in  thv  sight  shall  no  man  liv- 
ing be  justified. Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no 
sin.  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us  ;  but  if 
we  confess  our  sins.  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us 
our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.  I. 
St.  John  i.  8,  S. 

5  Then  the  Minister  shall  say . 

D Early  beloved  brethren, 
the  scripture  moveth  us 
in  sundry  places,   to  acl" 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


41 


ledge  and  confess  our  mani- 
fold sins  and  wickedness,  and 
that  we  should  not  dissem- 
ble nor  cloak  them  before  the 
face  of  Almighty  God,  our 
heavenly  Father,  but  confess 
them  with  an  humble,  lowly, 
penitent,  and  obedient  heart ; 
to  the  end  that  we  may  ob- 
tain forgiveness  of  the  same 
by  his  infinite  goodness  am 
mercy.  And  although  we 
ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to 
acknowledge  our  sins  before 
God  ;  yet  ought  Ave  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and 
meet  together,  to  render 
thanks  for  the  great  benefits 
that  we  have  received  at  his 
hands,  to  set  forth  his  most 
worthy   praise,    to    hear   his 


\nd  there  is  no  health  in  us. 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  miserable  offenders. 
Spare  thou  those,  O  God,  who 
confess  their  faults.     Restore 
thou  those  who  are  penitent ; 
According  to  thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind,in  Christ 
Jesus   our  Lord.   And  grant, 
O  most  merciful  Father,  for 
his  sake  :  That  we  may  here- 
after live  a  godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life  ;  To  the  glory 
of  thy  holy  name.      Amen. 
f    The  Declaration   of  Absolu- 
tion, or  Remission  of  Sins  ; 
to  be    made   by    the    Priest 
alone,  standing  ;  the  People 
still  kneeli?2g. 

Lmighty   God,    the  Fa- 
ther of  our  Lord  Jesus 


most  holy  word,  and  to  askChrist,  who  desireth  not  the 
those  things  which  are  requi-  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
site  and  necessary-  as  well  for  that  he  may  turn  from  his 
the  body  as  the  soul.  Where-  wickedness  and  live,  hath  giv- 
fore,  I  pray  and  beseech  youjen  power  and  command- 
as  many  as  are  here  presentiment  to  his  Ministers  to  de- 
to  accompany  me,  with  ajclare  and  pronounce  to  his 
pure  heart  and  humble  voice,  pecple,  being  penitent  ther 
unto  the  throne  of  the  hea-  Absolution  and  Remission  of 
venly  grace,  saying —  jtheir  sins.    He  pardoneth  and 

If  A  General  Confession,  to  be  absolveth  all  those  who  tiuly 
said  by  the  ivhole  Centre-.  repent,  and  unfeignedly  be- 
gatwn  after  the  Minbterj  Heve  his  holy  Gospel.  Where 


all  kneeling 

ALmighty  and  most  mer- 
ciful Father  ;  We  have 
erred  and  strayed  from  thy 
ways  like  los>t  sheep.  We  have 
followed  too  much  the  devices 
and  desires  of  our  own  hearts 
We  have  offended  against  thy 
holy  laws.     We  have  left  un- 


fore,  let  us  beseech  him  to 
grant  us  true  repentance,  and 
his  Holy  Spirit ;  that  those 
things  may  please  him  which 
we  do  at  this  present,  and  that 
the  rest  of  our  life  hereafter 
may  be  pure  and  holy ;  so 
that  at  the  last  we  may  come 
to  his   etern-ul  joy,    through 


done  those  things  which  we!  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
ought  to  have  done  ;  And  we  ^    The    People    shall   answer 


have  done  those  things  which 
W.e  ought  not  to  have  done  ; 


here,   and  at  the  end   of  e> 
very  Prayer,  Amen. 


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EVENING  PRAYER- 


f  Or  this.  \     Am.     As  it  was  in  the  be- 

ALmighty  God,  our  hea-  ginning,    is    now,    and    ever 
venly    Father,   who,  of  shall  be,  world  without  end. 
his   great  mercy,   hath   pro-      Mm.  Praise  ye  the  Lord, 
mised  Forgiveness  of  Sins  to      Am.    The  Lord's  name  be 
all    those   who,    with    hearty  praised. 
Repentance    and  true    Faith,1 

turn  unto  him;  have   mercy,  t  Then  shall follov:  a  Portion  of 
upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver     ihe.  P*fb***   as  they  are  op- 


you  from  all  your  sins,    con- 
firm and  strengthen  you  in  all 
goodness,  and   bring   you  to 
everlasting   life,  through   Je 
sus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall 
kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's 
Prayer;  the  people  still 
kneeling,  and  repeating  it 
with  him,  both  here  and 
wheresoever  e  se  it  is  used  in 
Divine  service. 

iUR    Father,  who  art  in 


pointed,  or  one  of  the  Selec- 
tions, as  they  are  set  forth 
b>j  this  Church,  with  the  fiox- 
olozy,  as  in  the  Morning  Ser- 
vice. Then  shall  be  read  the 
first  Lesion,  according  to  the 
Tahle  or  Calendar ;  after 
which  shall  be  said  or  sung 
the  following  Psalm,  except 
When  it  is  read  in  the  ordin- 
ary course  of  the  Psalms,  on 
the  nineteenth  day  of  the 
month. 

Cantate  Domino.     Psal.  xcviii. 


Heaven,  Hallowed  bethy'p\  SIXG  unto  the  Lord  a 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  vKJ  nev>-  song  ;  for  he  hath 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  EarthJdone  marvellous  things. 
as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us]  with  his  own  right  hand, 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And'and  with  his  holv  arm,  hath 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as'he  gotten  himself  the  victorv. 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass!  The  Lord  declared  his  sal- 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not-yation  ;  his  righteousness 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliverjhath  he  openlv  showed  in  the 
us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  thejsi^ht  of  the  heathen. 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power, 
and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and 
ever.  Amen. 

^    Then  likewise  he  shall  say, 


He 


hath  remembered  his 
mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel ;  and  all  the 
ends  of  the  world  have   seen 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ;  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Ans    And  our  mouth  shall      Show  yourselves  joyful  un- 


show  forth  thy  praise. 

%  Here,    all  standing  up,    the 
Minister  s/iall  say, 
Glory    be  to    the    Father, 
and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost  * 


to  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ; 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the 
harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with 
a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and 
shawms,  O  show  yourselves 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


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joyful    before  the  Lord    the 
King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise 
and  all  that  therein  is,  the 
round  world  and  they  that 
dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their 
hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joy- 
ful together  before  the  Lord  ; 
for  he  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth. 

With  righteousness  shall 
he  judtre  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

'     %  Or  tkza. 
Soman  est  conjiteri.  Psal.  xcii 
|"T  is  a  good  thing  to  give 


of  thy  loving  kind- 


X  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  anc 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name 
O  Most  Highest ; 

Totel 
ness  early  in   the   morning, 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night 
season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings,  and  upon   the  lute  ; 

upon  a  loud  instrument,  and 

upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made 

me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 

and  I  will  rejoice  in   giving 

praise  for  the  operations  of 

thy  hands 

^  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  Xeiv 
Testament,  as  it  is  appoint- 
ed :  And  after  that,  shall  bt 
sung  or  said  this  Psalm,  ex- 
cept on  the  twelfth  day  of  the 
month. 

Deus  misereatur.  Psal.  Ixvii. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us 
and  bless  us,  and   show 
us  the  light  of  his  countenance 
and  be  merciful  unto  us. 
That  thy  way  maybe  known 


upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  I 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and 
he  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  go- 
vern the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring 
forth  her  increase  ;  and  God, 
sven  our  own  God,  shall  give 
us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all 
the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him. 


H  Or  this. 
Benedic,  Anima  mca.  Psai.  ciii, 

RAISE  the  Lord,   O  my 

soul ;  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul, 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  ; 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crownetb  thee 
with  mercy  and  leving  kind- 
ness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  An- 
gels of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his 
commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  wcrd. 

O  prrJse  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  hosts ;  ye  servants  of  his 
that  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion.     Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
E 


Si 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


%  T7ien  shall  be  said  the  A/ws- 
tles'  Creed,  by  the  Minister 
and  the  People,  standing : 
And  any  Churches  may  omit 
the  words,  He  descended 
into  Hell,  or  may,  instead 
eflhem,  use  the  words,  He 
went  into  the  place  of  de- 
parted Spirits,  which  are 
considered  as  words  of  the 
same  meaning,  in  the  Creed 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  on- 
ly Son  our  1  ord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suf- 
fered under  Pontius  Pilate, 
Was  crucified,  dead,  and  bu- 
ried; He  descended  into  Hell; 
The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into 
Heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty  ;  From  thence  ht 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick 
and  the  dead 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost; 
The  Holy  Catholic  Church  ; 
The  communion  of  Saints  ; 
The  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body,  And 
the  life  everlasting.  Amen, 
f  Or  tliis. 

I  BELIE VE  in  one  God,  the 
Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  Heaven  and  Earth,  and  ol 
^11  things  visible  and  invisible : 
And  in  one  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son 
of  God,  begotten  of  his  Father 
before  all  worlds  ;  God  of  God- 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of 
very  God,  begotten,  not  made, 
being  of  one  substance  with 
the  Father,  by  whom  all  things 


were  made  ;  who  for  us  mefe» 
and   for   our  salvation,    came 

own  from  Heaven,  and  was 
incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was 
?nade  man,  and  was  crucified 
dso  for  us  under  Pontius  Pi- 
late. He  suffered  and  was 
buried,  and  the  third  day  he 
rose  again,  according  to  the 
Scriptures,  and  ascended  into 
Heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father  ,  and 
he  shall  come  again,  with  glo- 
ry, to  judge  both  the  quick 
and  the  dead  ;  whose  king- 
dom shall  have  no  end. 

And  1  believe  in  the  Foly 
Ghost,  the  Lord  and  giver  of 
ife,  who  proceedeth  from  the 

ather  and  the  Son  ,  who  with 
'.he  Father  and  the   Son  toge- 

1  er  is  worshipped  and  glori- 
'ied,  who  spake  by  the  pro- 
phets. And  I  believe  one  Ca- 
holic  and  Apostolic   Church. 

acknowledge  one  Baptism 
or  the  remission  of  sins  ;  and 
[  look  for  the  resurrection  of 
he  dead,  and  the  life  of  the 
world  to  come.     Amen. 

t  And  after  that,  these  Prayers 
following,  all  devoutly  kneel- 
ing ;  the  Minister  first  firav 

noun  ring, 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 

Ans.  And  with  thy  Spirit. 
%  Alin.  Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,   show  thy  mercy 
upon  us ; 

A?is.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean 
our  hearts  within  us  ; 

Ans.  And  take  not  thy  Holy 
Spirit  from  us. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 


M 


tf  Then  shall  be  said  the  Coiled 
for  the  day,  and,  after  that 
the  Collects  and  Prayers  fol 
hiving. 
f  A  Collect  for  Peace. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all 
holy  desires,  all  good 
counsels,  and  all  just  works 
do  proceed  ;  give  unto  thy  ser- 
vants that  peace,  which  the 
world  cannot  give  ;  that  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  thy 
commandments,  and  also  thai 
by  thee,  we,  being  defended 
from  the  fear  of  our  enemies, 
may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and 
quietness,  through  the  merits 
of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 

1  A   Collect  for   Aid  against 
Perils. 

LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, by  whose  Almighty 
power  we  have  been  preserved 
this  day  ;  by  thy  great  mercy 
defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night,  for  the 
love  of  thy  only  Son  our  Savi 
our,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

%  A    Prayer  jor  the   f'residen 
of  the  United  States,  and  all 
in  Civil  Authority. 

LORD,  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, the  high  and  mighty 
Ruler  of  the  universe,  who 
dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all 
the  dwellers  upon  earth  ;  most 
heartily  we  beseech  thee,  with 
thy  favor  to  behold  and  bless 
thy  servant,  The  President  of 
the  United  States,  and  all  oth- 
ers in  authority  ;  and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  grace 
of  thy  holy  spirit,  that  they 
may  always  incline  to  thy  will. 


and  walk  in  thy  way  :  Endue 
them  plenteously  with  heaverr- 
!y  gifts  ;  grant  them  in  health 
and  prosperity  long  to  live; 
and  finally,  after  this  life,  to 
attain  everlasting  joy  and  feli- 
city, through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

«J  A  Prayer  for   the  Clergy  and 
People 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  from  whom 
cometh  every  good  and  perfect 
gift,  send  down  upon  our  Bi- 
shops and  other  Clergy,  and 
upon  the  Congregations  com- 
mitted to  their  charge,  the 
healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace  ; 
and,  that  they  may  truly  please 
thee,  pour  upon  them  the  con- 
tinual dew  of  thy  blessing : 
Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the 
honour  of  our  Advocate  and 
Mediator  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

fl"  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of 
Men. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and 
Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee  for  all 
sorts  and  conditions  of  men, 
that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased 
to  make  thy  ways  known  unto 
them,  thy  saving  health  unto 
all  nations.  More  especially 
we  pray  for  thy  holy  Church 
universal  ;  that  it  may  be  so 
guided  and  governed  by  thy 
good  Spirit,  that  all  who  pro- 
fess and  call  themselves  Chris- 
tians, may  be  led  into  the  way 
of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in 
unity  of  Spirit,  in  the  bond  of 
peace,  and  in  righteousness  of 
fe.  Finally,  we  commend  to 
thy  Fatherly  goodness,  all  those 


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THE  LITANY. 


who  are  any  ways  atTiicted  or 
distressed  in  mind,  bod 
estate  ;  that  it  may  pk  as 
to  comfort  and  relieve  them 
according  to  their  several  ne- 
cessities ;  giviiigtherapatiencc 
under  their  sufferings,  and  a 
Siappy  issue  out  of  all  their  af- 
flictions :  And  this  we  beer  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

%  A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  all  mercies,  we,  thine 
unworthy  servants,  do  give 
thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  all  thy  goodness  and 
loving  kindness  to  us,  and  to 
all  men.  We  bless  thee  for 
our  creation,  preservation,  and 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ; 
but,  above  all,  for  thine  ines- 
timable love  in  the  redemption 


our  lives  ;  by  giving  up  our- 
selves to  thy  service,  and  by 
ivalking  before  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  an  our  days, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
ro  whom-  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end. 
Amen* 
IT  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysoftom. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord,  to  make 
our  common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gather- 
ed together  in  thy  name,  thou 
wilt  grant  their  requests;  fulfil 
now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and 
petitions  of  thy  servants,  as 
may  be  most  expedient  for 
them ;  granting  us  in  this  world 


of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and, 
Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace, ni  tne  world  to  come,  life  ever- 
and  for   the  hope    of  glory,  lasting 
And,  we  beseech  thee,  °:ive  us 


that  due 


due  sense  of  all  thy  mer-.HPHE 


Anien. 

Ccr.  xiii.  14. 

grace  of   our 


Lord 
cies,  that  our  hearts  may  bej  -L  Jesus  Christ,  and  the. 
unfeignedfy  thankful,  and  that  love  of  God,  and  the  fellow- 
we  may  show  forth  thy  praiseJship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
not  only  with  our  lips,  but  inwith  us  all  evermore.    Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Evening  Prayer. 


THE  LITANY, 

%  Or  General  Supplication,  to  be  used  after  Morning 
Service,  on  Sundays,    Wednesdays,  and  Fridays. 


O  GOD,  the  Father  of  Hea- 
ven ;  have  mercy  upon  us 
miserable  sinners. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  Hea- 
ven ;  have  mercy  upon  us  mi- 
serable sinners. 


O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer 
of  the  world:  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of 
the  world  ;  have  mercy  uf. 
miserable  sinners* 


THE  LITANY 


S3 


O  God  the  Holy  Ghost 
proceeding  from  the  Father 
and  tne  Son  ,  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy   Ghost,  pro 
seeding  from  the  Father  and  the 
Son  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  misei 
able  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glori- 
ous Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God  ;  have  mercy  upon 
us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious 
Trinity,    tlvee  persons  and  one 
God;  have  mercy  upon  us  misei 
able  si uners 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our 
offences,  nor  the  offences  of 
our  fore-fathers  ;  neither  take 
thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  : 
spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare 
thy  people,  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  most  pre- 
cious blood,  and  be  not  angry 
with  us  forever : 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief; 
from  sin  ;  from  the  crafts  atv. 
assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thv 


murder,     and     from    sudden 
death  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us* 

From  all  sedition,  privy  con- 
spiracy, and  rebellion  ;  from 
all  false  doctrine,  heresy,  and 
schism ;  from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy 
Word  and  Commandment  j 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy- 
Incarnation  ;  by  thy  holy  Na- 
tivity and  Circumcision  ;  by 
thy    Baptism,     Fasting,    anci 

emptation  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

By  thine  agony  and  bloody 
sweat ;  by  thy  Cross  and  Pas- 
sion ;  by  thy  precious  Death 
and  Burial ;  by  thy  glorious 
Resurrection  and  Ascension  ; 
and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us 

In  all  time  of  our  tribula- 
tion ;  in  all  time  of  our  pros- 
perity ;  in  the  hour  of  death, 
and  in  the  day  of  judgment; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

We  sinners  do  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  .  and 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  rule 
and  govern  thy  holy  church 
universal  in  the  right  way  ; 


wrath,   and   from  everlasting- 
damnation  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ; 
from   pride,     vain-glory,  and 

hypocrisy  ;  from  envy,  hatred,     ^e   beseech  t/u,et0    feflr 
and  malice,  and  all  uncharita-Jgvod  Lard. 
blends;  That  it  may  please  thee  to 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us.  bless  and    preserve   all  Chris- 

From  all  inordinate  and  sin-|uan  Ruie:-S  and   Magistrates  ; 
fill  affections  ;     and   from  ah  giving  them 
the  deceits  of  the   world,    the 


flesh  and  the  devil  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  lightning  and  tern 
pest :  from  plague,  pestilence 
and  famine ;  from  battle  and 


^...w6  luv-m  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

IVe  beieech  thee  to  hear  us* 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
illuminate  all  Bishops,  Priests, 
and  Deacons,  with  true  know- 
E2 


54 


THE  LITANY. 


ledge  and  understanding  of  t:.y 
word  ;  and  that  botn  by  their 
preaching  and  living  they  may 
set  it  forth,  and  show  it  ac- 
cordingly ; 

He  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord* 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
bless  and  ketp  all  thy  people  ; 

iVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  to  all  nations  unity,  peace, 
and  concord ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 
fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live 
after  thy  Commandments ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  /war  us} 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  to  all  thy  people  increase 
of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy 
Word,  and  to  receive  it  with 
pure  affection,  and  to  bring 
forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  m 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
bring  into  the  way  of  truth, 
all  such  as  have  erred,  and 
are  deceived ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  ksar  us, 
good  Lo^d 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
strengthen  such  as  do  stand, 
and  to  comfort  and  help  the 
weak-hearted,  and  to  raise  up 
those  who  fall,  and  fin  ally  to 
beat  down  Satan  under  our 
feet : 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
-^ood  Lord 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 


succour,  help  and  comfort  all 
who  are  in  danger,  necessity 
and  tribulation  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
preserve  all  who  travel  by  land 
or  by  water,  ali  women  in  the 
perils  ol  child-birth,  aU  sick 
persons,  and  young  children, 
and  to  show  thy  pity  upon  all 
prisoners  and  captives  ; 

IVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
defend,  and  provide  for,  the 
fatherless  children,  and  wi- 
dows, and  all  who  are  deso- 
late and  oppressed  j 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
forgive  our  enemies,  perse cu« 
tors,  and  slanderers,  and  to 
turn  their  hearts ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fiuits  of  the  earth, 
so  that  m  due  time  we  may 
enjoy  them ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us, 
^ood  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to 
give  us  true  repentance,  to 
forgive  us  all  our  sins,  negli- 
gences, and  ignorances,  and 
?o  endue  us  with  the  grace  of 
thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend  our 
lives  according  to  thy  Holy 
Word; 


THE  LITANY. 


55 


We  beseech  thee  to  hear  ws, 
good  Lord. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thet 
to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  nve  beseech  thee 
to  hear  us 

O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 

O  Lamb  of  (Jod,  who  takest 
away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Nave  mercy  upon  us. 

^  The  Minister  may,  at  his 
discretion,  omit  all  that  fol 
lows,  to  the  Prayer,  "  We 
humbly  beseech  thee,  Q 
Tather,"  &c. 

[O  Christ,  hear  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  u/ion  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord)  have  mercy  upon  us, 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister,  ana 

the 


the  People  ivith  /rim,  i  a\m 

Lord's  Prayer. 

|UR  Father,  who  art  in 
Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth. 
as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those,  who  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil      Amen. 

Min.  O  Lord,  deal  not  with 
us  according  to  our  sins. 

Ans.  Neither  reward  us  ac- 
cording to  our  iniquities. 


1  Let  us  pray. 

OGod,  merciful  Father, 
who  despiseth  not  t!;e 
signing  of  a  contrite  heart, 
nor  the  desire  of  .->uch  as  are 
sorrowful ;  mercifully  assist 
our  prayers  which  we  make 
before  thee  in  ali  our  troubles 
and  adversities,  whensoever 
they  oppress  us  ;  and  graci- 
ously hear  us,  that  those  evils 
which  the  craft  and  subtilty  of 
the  devil  or  man  worketh 
against  us,  may,  by  thy  good 
providence,  be  brought  to 
nought ;  that  we,  thy  servants, 
being  hurt  by  no  persecutions, 
may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
O  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  fir  thy  Name's 
sake. 

OGod,  we  have  heard 
with  our  ears,  and  our 
far;  ers  have  declared  unto  us, 
the  noble  works  that  thou  didst 
in  their  days,  and  in  the  old 
time  before  them. 

G  Lord,  arioe,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  begin- 
ning, is  now,  and  ever  shaii  be, 
world  without  end.      Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend 
as,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our 
afflictions. 

With  Pity  behold  the  sor- 
rows of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins 
oj  thy  people. 


THE  LITANY. 


Favourably  with  mercy  hear! estimable  love  in  the  redemp- 
our  prayers;  jtion  of  the  world  by  our  lord 

O  son  of  David,  have  mfrtwJeaus  Cnrist  ;  io;  the  means 
upon  us.  Jot"  grace,   and  for  the  nope  of 

Both  now  and  ever  vouch- glory  And,  wt  beseech  thee, 
safe  to  hear  us,  O  Clmst.  give  us   that   due  sense   of  all 

Graciously  hear  ns,0  C/irist  ;lwy  mereies,  that  our  hearts 
graciously    hear    ws,    0   -Lord may  be  unfeignedly   thankful, 


Christ. 

Min.  O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy 
be  showed  upon  us  ; 

Ans.  As  we  do  put  our  trust 
in  thee.] 

%  Let  us  pray. 

"E  humbly  beseech  thee, 
O  Father,  mercifully  to 

loo';  upon  our  infirmities  ;  and, 
for  the  glory  of  thy  Name, 
turn  from  us  all  those  evils 
that  we  most  justly  have  de- 
served ;  and  grant  that,  in  all 
our  troubles,  we  may  put  our 
whole  trust  and  confidence  in 
thy  mercy  ;  and  evermore 
serve  thee  in  holiness  and 
pureness  of  living,  to  thy  ho- 
nour and  glory,  through  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

%  A  General  Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  ail  mercies,    we  thine 
unworthy     servants,    do    give  ar 


and  tjat  we  may  show  forth 
thy  praise,  not  only  with  our 
lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by  giv- 
ng  up  ourselves  to  thy  service, 
and  by  walking  before  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all 
our  davs,  through  Jesus  Christ 

WE  humbly  beseech  thee,our  Lord;  to  whom,  with  thee 
toand  the  Foly  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  world  with* 
out  end.     Amen. 

\  A  P raver  of  'St.  Chrvsostom. 

ALMIGHTYGod,  who  hast 
given  us  grace  at  this 
time,  with  one  accord  to  make 
our  common  supplications  unto 
thee ;  and  dost  promise  that 
when  two  or  three  are  gather- 
ed together  in  thy  Name,  thou 
wilt  grant  their  requests  ;  fulfil- 
now  O  Lord,  the  desires  and 
petitions  of  thy  servants,  as 
may  be  most  expedient  for 
them  ;  granting  us  in  this 
world  knowledge  of  thy  truth, 
in  the  world  to  come  life 

thee  most  humble  and  teaVty|evcrlastinS-     Amen- 
thanks   for   all    thy   goodness  2  Cor.  xiii    14. 

and  loving  kindness  to  us,  and r  |  ^HE  grace  of  our  Lord 
to  all  men-  We  bless  thee  fori  A.  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love 
our  creation,  preservation,  and  of  God,  and  the  fellowship  of 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life;  the  Holv  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 


liut,    above  al),    for  thine  in- 


evermore.     Amen. 


Here  endeth  the  Lifjxr, 


PRAYERS  AND  THANKGIVINGS 

UPON   SEVERAL  OCCASIONS, 

To  be  used  before  the  twofnal  Prayers  of  Morning  and 
Fvening  Service. 


PRAYERS. 


1  A  Prayer  for  Congress,  to  be 
used  during  their  Session. 

MOST  gracious  God,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  as 
for  the  People  of  these  United 
States  in  general,  so  especially 
for  their  Senate  and  Represen- 
tatives in  Congress  assembled  ; 
that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased 
to  direct  and  prosper  all  their 
consultations,  to  the  advance- 
ment of  thy  Glory,  the  good 
of  thy  Church,  the  safety, 
honour,  and  welfare  of  thy 
people  ;  that  all  things  may  be 
50  ordered  and  settled  by  their 
endeavours,  upon  the  btst  and 
surest  foundations,  that  peact 
and  happiness,  truth  and  jus- 
tice, religion  and  piety,  maj 
be  established  among  us  for 
all  generations.  These,  and 
all  other  necessaries  for  them, 
for  us,  and  thy  whole  Church, 
we  humbly  beg  in  the  name 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ, 
our  most  blessed  Lord  and 
Saviour.     Amen. 

H  For  Rain. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father, 
who  by  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  hast  promised  to  all 
those  who  seek  thy  kingdom 
and  the  righteousness  thereof 
all  things  necessary  to  theii 
bodily  sustenance ;  send  us 
we  beseech  thee,  in  this  our 
necessity,  such  moderate  rain 


and  showers,  that  we  may  re- 
ceive the  fruits  of  the  earth  to 
our  comfort,  and  to  thy  honour, 
througli  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

%  For  Fair  Weather. 

ALMIGHTY  and  most 
merciful  Father,  we  hum- 
bly beseech*  thee,  of  thy  great 
goodness,  to  re  a  train  those 
immoderate  rains,  wherewith, 
for  our  sins,  thou  hast  afflicted 
us :  And  we  pray  thee  to 
send  us  such  seasonable  wea- 
ther, that  the  earth  may,  in 
due  time,  yield  hsr  increase, 
tor  our  use  and  benefit ;  and 
(rive  us  grace,  that  we  may 
learn,  by  thy  punishments,  to 
amend  our  lives,  and  for  thy 
clemency  to  give  thee  thanks 
and  praise,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
1  In  Time  of  Dearth  and 
Famine. 

OGOD,  heavenly  Father, 
whose  gift  it  is  that  the 
rain  doth  fall,  and  the  earth 
bring  forth  her  increase  ;  be- 
hold, we  beseech  thee,  the  af- 
flictions of  thy  people;  in- 
crease the  fruits  of  the  earth 
by  thy  heavenly  benediction  ; 
and  grant  that  the  scarcity 
and  dearth,  which  we  now 
most  justly  suffer  for  cur  sins, 
may,  through  thy  goodness,  be 
mercifully  turned  into  plenty  ? 


5t 


PRAYERS. 


for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  ,  to  whom,  with  thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  ho- 
nour and  glory-  now  and  foi 
ever.     J  men. 

^  In  Time  of  war  and  Tumult 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the 
supreme  Governor  of  all 
things,  whose  power  no  crea- 
ture is  able  to  resist,  to  whom 
it  belongeth  justly  to  punish 
sinners,  and  to  be  merciful  to 
those  who  truly  repent  ;  saw 
and  deliver  us,  we  humblv  be- 
seech thee,  from  the  hands  of 
our  enemies  ;  that  we,  bein^- 
armed  with  thy  defence,  may 
be  preseived  evermore  from 
all  pc-ite,  to  glorify  thee,  who 
art  the  only  giver  of  all  vic- 
tor}-, through  the  merits  of  thy 
Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

%  For  those  who  are  to  be  ad- 
mitted into  Holy  Orders,  to 
be  need  in  tlie  Weeks  fire- 
ceding  the  stated  Times  of 
Ordination. 

A LMIGHTYGod,  our  hea- 
venly Father,  who  hast 
purchased  to  thyself  an  uni- 
versal Church,  by  the  preci- 
ous blood  of  thy  dear  Son  ; 
mercifully  look  upon  the  same 
and  at  this  time  so  guide  and 
govern  the  minds  of  thy  ser- 
vants, the  Bishops  and  Pastors 
of  thy  flock,  that  they  may  lay 
hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  but' 


function,  give  thy  grace  and 
leavenly  benediction  ;  that 
)oth  by  their  life  and  doctrine 
hey  may  show  forth  thy  glory, 
.tnd  set  forward  the  salvation 
of  all  men,  through  Jesifs 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

n   Or  This. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giv- 
er of  all  good  gifts,  who  of 
thy  divine  providence  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  in  thy 
Church  ;  give  thy  grace,  we 
nimbly    beseech   thee,  to  all 

•  hose  who  are  to  be  called  to 
any  office  and  administration 

•  n  the  .ame  ;  and  so  replenish 
hem    with    the   truth  of  thy 

doctrine,  and  endue  them  with 
iunocency  of  life,  that  they 
may  faithfully  serve  before 
thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great 
Vame,  and  the  benefit  of  thy 
ficly  Church,  through  Jesus 
Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ff    In   Time    of  great  Sicknes* 
and  Mortality. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the 
Lord  of  life  and  death, 
of  sickness  and  health  ;  regard 
our  supplications,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee  ;  and  as  thou  hast 
thought  fit  to  visit  us  for  our 
sins  with  great  sickness  and 
mortality,  in  the  midst  of  thy 
judgment,  O  Lord,  remember 
mercy  Have  pity  upon  us 
miserable  sinners,  and  with- 
Iraw  from  us  the  grievous  sick- 


faithfully  and  wisely  make  jness  with  which  we  arc  afftict- 
choice  of  fit  persons,  to  serve  jed.  May  this  thy  fatherly  cor- 
in  the  sacred  ministry  of  thv'rection  have  its  due  influence 
Church.  And,  to  those  who'upon  us,  by  leading  us  to  con- 
shall  be  ordained  to  any  holy  sider  how  frail   and  uncertain 


PRAYERS. 


$V 


•uur  life  is  ;  that  we  may  ap- 
ply our  hearts  unto  that  hea 
venly  wisdom,  which  in  the 
end  will  bring  us  to  everlasting 
life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

1  For  a  Ski:  Person. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies, 
and  God  cf  all  comfort, 
our  only  help  in  time  of  need  ; 
look  down  from  heaven,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  behold, 
visit,  and  relieve  thy  sick  ser- 
vant; for  whom  our  prayers 
are  desired.  Look  upon  him 
with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy  ; 
comfort  him   with  a  sense   of 


instrument  of  thy  glory,  by 
serving  thee  faithfully,  and  do- 
ing good  in  his  geneiation: 
Or  else  receive  him  into  those 
heavenly  habitationsjwhere  the 
souls  of  those  who  sleep  in  the 
Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual 
rest  and  felicity.  Grant  this, 
O  Lord,  for  the  leve  of  thy 
Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ. 
Amcd. 
1  For  a  Person,  or  Persons 
going1  to  Sea. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  who 
alone  spreadest  out  the 
neavens,  and  ruiest  the  raging 
of  the    sea  ;  we  commend  to 


thy  goodness  ;    preserve    him  thy  Almighty   protection,  thy 
from  the  temptations  of  the  servant,    for  whose  preserva- 


enemy  ;  give  him  patience  un- 
der^ afflictions  ;  and,  in  thy 
good  time,  restore  him  to 
health,  and  enable  him  to  lead 
the  residue  of  Ids  liie  in  thy 
fear,  and  to  thy  glory  :  Or  else 
give  him  grac«  ^oto  take  thy  vi- 
sitation, that,  after  this  painful 
life  ended,  fie  may  dwell  with 
thee  in  life  everlasting,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  Amen. 
t  For  a  Sick  Child. 

ALMIGHTY    God,    and 
merciful      Father,     tc 
whom  alone  belong-  the  issue? 
of  life  and  death  ;  look  dovvr 
from  heaven,  we  humbly  be 
seech  thee,  with  the  eyes   of 
mercy,  upon  the  sick  child  for 
whom  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Deliver  him,   O  Lord,  in  tlv 
good  appointed  time,  from  his 
bodily  pain,  and  visit  him  wit! 
thy  salvation  ;  that  if  it  should 
be  thy  good   pleasure  to  pro- 
long his  days  here  on  earth, 
?£  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an 


tion  on  the  great  deep  cur 
prayers  are  desirtd.  Guard 
Iiim,  we  beseech  thee  from  the 
dangers  of  the  sea.  from  sick- 
ness, from  the  violence  of  ene- 
mies, and  from  every  evil  to 
which  he  may  be  exposed. 
Conduct  him  in  safety  to  the 
haven  where  he  would  be,  with 
a  grateful  sense  of  thy  mercies, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 
IF  For  a  Person  under  Affliction. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  and 
heavenly  Father,  who  hast 
taught  us,  in  thy  holy  Word, 
'hat  thou  dost  not  willingly  af- 
flict or  grieve  the  children  of 
men;  look  with  pity,  we  be- 
seech thee,  upon  the  sorrows 
of  thy  servant,  for  whom  our 
prayers  are  desired.  In  thy 
wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to 
isit  him  with  trouble,  and  to 
bring  distress  upon  him.  Re- 
member him,  O  Lord,  in  mer- 
cy \  sanctify  thy  fatherly  cor- 


to 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


rection  to  him  ;  endue  his  soul  I  with  thy  mercy  and  salvation  ; 

with  patience  under  his  amic- convince  them  of  the  miserable 

-  condition  they  are  in,  by  their 
sins  and  wickedness  ;  and  let 
thy  powerful  grace  produce  in 
than  such  a  godly  sorrow,  and 
sincere  repentance,  as  thou 
wilt  be  pleased  to  accept.  Give 
them  a  strone;  and  lively  faith 

IFor  Malefaetors  ^C^^^^y*^***^ 
damnation.    Or  else  th>  firav-  and  m^Q   .    effcctual  in  the 


tion.  and  with  resignation  to 
thy  blessed  will;  comfort  htm 
with  a  sense  of  thy  goodness 
lift  up  thy  countenance  upon 
him,  and  give  him  peace,  thro' 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 


er  in  the  Visitation  cf  Pri- 
soners,beginning,"  O  Fathei 
of  mere  ies,"  Sec  maybe  used. 

OM  >ST  gracious  and  mer- 
ciful God,  we  earnestly 
beseech  thee  to  have  pity  an 
compassion  upon  those  jiersoru 
recommended  to  our  prayers 
who  now  lie  under  the  sentence 
of  the  law,  and  are  appointed 
to  die.     Visit  them,   O  Lord. 


salvation  of  their  souls.  O 
I  >ord,  in  judgment  remember 
mercy  ;  and  whatever  suffer- 
ings they  are  to  endure  in  this 
world,  yet  deliver  them,  O  God, 
from  the  bitter  pains  of  eter- 
nal death.  Pardon  their  sins, 
and  save  their  souls,  for  the 
s-ke  and  merits  of  thy  dear 
Son,  our  blessed  Savicur,  and 
Redeemer.     Amen* 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


%  The  Thanksgiving  of  lFomen;v,-\\\  in  this  life  present,  and  al- 
qfier    Ihild-Birth;  to  be  said  so  mav  De  partaker   of  ever- 
zvhen  any  Woman,  being  pit-  - 
sent  in  Lhureh,  slttUt  have  dt- 
iirtd  to  return  Thunks  to    4t 
muhti/  God  for  her   safe  De 


O 


liverance. 

\l  MIGHTY 


God, 


lasting  glory  in  the  life  to 
come,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


For  Bain. 


give  thee  humble  thanks  f~\  GOD,  our  heavenly  Tsl> 
for  that  thou   hast  been    gra-  \J   t; 


ciously  pleased  to  present 
through  the  great  pain  am 
peril  of  Child-Birth,  this  wo- 
man, thy  servant,  who  desirei 
now  to  offer  her  praises 
and  thanksgivings  unto  thee 
Grant  we  beseech  thee,  mo?* 
merciful  Father,  that  she,  thro' 
thv   help,  may  both  faithfully 


ler,  who  by  thy  graci- 

.us  providence  dost  cause  the 

former  and  the   latter  rain  to 

descend  upon  the  earth,  that  it 

may  bring  forth  fruit   for  the 

ise  of  man  ,  we  give  thee  hum- 

ile  thanks  that  it  hath  pleased 

hee,  in  our  grot  necessity, 

o  send  us  at  the  last,  a  joyful 

ain    upon   thine    inheritance, 


live  and  walk  according  to  thy  [and  to  refresh  it  when  it  was 


THANKSGIVINGS. 


6J 


dry,  to  the  great  comfort  oflit  thy  goodness  that  we  were 
us  thy  unworthy  servants,  and  not  delivered  over  as  a  prey 
to  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name,  unto  them  ;  beseeching  thee 
through  thy  mercies  in  Jesus  still  to  continue  such  thy  mer- 


o 


Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  For  Fair  Weather. 
LORD  God,  who  hast 
justly  humbled  us  by  thy 
late  visitation  of  us  with  im- 
moderate rain  and  waters,  and 
in  thy  mercy  hast  relieved  and 
comforted  our  souls  by  this 
seasonable  and  blessed  change. 
of  weather  ;  we  praise  and 
glorify  thy  holy  name,  for 
this  thy  mercy,  and  will  al- 
ways declare  thy  loving  kind- 
ness from  generation  to  gene 
ration,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  For  Plenty. 

MOST  merciful  Father, 

who  of  thy  gracious  good- 
ness hast  heard  the  devout 
prayers  of  thy  Church,  and 
turned  our  dearth  and  scarcity 
into  plenty;  we  give  thee  hum- 
ble thanks  for  this  thy  special 
bounty ;  beseeching  thee  to 
continue  thy  loving  kindness 
unto  us,  that  our  land  may 
yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase, 
to  thy  glory  and  our  comfort, 
through  JesusChrist our  Lord. 
Amen. 
IF  For  Peace,  and  Deliverance 

from  our  Enemies* 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
art  a  str  ng  tower  of  de- 
fence unto  thy  servants  against 
the  face  of  their  enemies  ;  we 
yield  thee  praise  and  thanks- 
giving, for  our  deliverance 
from  those  great  and  apparent 
dangers  wherewith  we  were 
compassed ;  we  acknowledge' 


cies  towards  us,  that  all  the 
world  may  know  that  thou  art 
our  Saviour  and  mighty  De- 
liverer, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 
1"  For  restoring  Public  Peace 
at  Home. 
ETERNAL  GOD,  our 
heavenly  Father,  who 
alone  makest  men  to  be  of  one 
mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest 
the  outrage  of  a  violent  and 
unruly  people  ;  we  bltss  thy 
holy  Name,  that  it  hath  pleas- 
ed thee  to  appease  the  sedi- 
tious tumults  which  have  been 
lately  raised  up  amongst  us  ; 
most  humbly  beseeching  thee 
to  grant  to  all  of  us  grace, 
that  we  may  henceforth  obedi- 
ently walk  in  thy  holy  com- 
mandments ;  and,  leading  a 
quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all 
godliness  and  honesty,  may 
continually  offer  unto  thee  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 
giving for  these  thy  mercies 
towards  us,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  For  Deliverance  from  great 
Sickness  and  Mortality. 

OLORD  God,  who  hast 
wounded  us  for  our  sins, 
and  consumed  us  for  our  trans- 
gressions, by  thy  late  heavy 
and  dreadful  visitation  ;  and 
i:Ow,  in  the  midst  of  judgment 
remembering  mercy,  hast  re- 
deemed our  souls  from  the  jaws 
of  death  ;  we  offer  unto  thy 
fatherly  goodness  ourselves, 
our  souls  and  bodies,  which 


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thou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a 
living  sacrifice  unto  thee  ;  al- 
ways praising  and  magnifying 
thy  mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy 
Church,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 
^  For  a  Recovery  from  Sickness. 


vote  the  residue  of  his  days  to 
an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient 
walking  before  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
If  For  a  safe  Return  from  Sea. 
OST  gracious  Lord, 
whose  mercv  is  over  all 


GOD,  who  art  the  giver  thy  works  ;  we  praise  thy  holy 


of  life,  of  health,  and  of 
safety  ;  we  bless  thy  Name 
that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 


Name,  that  thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  conduct  in  safety, 
through  the  perils  of  the  great 


deliver    from  his  bodily  sick-  deep,   this   thy   servant,   who 


ness  this  thy  servant,  who  now 
desireth  to  return  thanks  unto 
thee,  in  the  presence  of  all 
thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou, 
O  Lord,  and  full  of  compas- 
sion to  the  children  of  men. 
"M&y  his  heart  be  duly  impress- 
ed with  a  sense  of  thy  merci-jence  tothy  laws,  through  Jesus 
ful  goodness;  and  may  he  de-jChrist our  Lord.     Amen. 


now  aesireth  to  return  his 
thanks  unto  thee,  in  thy  holy 
Church  :  May  he  be  duly  sen- 
sible of  thy  merciful  provi- 
dence towards  him,  and  ever 
express  his  thankfulness  by  a 
holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedi- 


THE 


COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  AND  GOSPELS, 

TO  BE  USED  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 


The  first  Sunday  in   Advent. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God:giveus 
grace  that  we  may  cast 
away  the  works  of  darkness 
and  put  upon  us  the  armour  of 
light,  now  in  the  time  of  this 
mortal  life,  in  which  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us 
in  great  humility  ;  that  in  the 
last  day  when  he  shall  comt 
iigain  in  his  glorious  Majesty 
to  judge  both  the  quick  and 
dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life 
immortal,  through  him  whe 


liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee 
■ind  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and 
ever.     Amen. 

*[  This  Collect  is  to  be  repeated 
retry  Day  rath  the  other 
Collects  in  Advent^  until 
Christmas  Day. 

The  Epistle.     Rem.  xiii.  S. 

OWE  no  man  any  thing, 
but  to  love  one  another  ; 
lor  he  that  loveth  another  hath 
fulfilled  the  law.  For  this, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adul- 
try.  Thou  shalt  not  kill.  Thou 


(\     f/rtf'j//ruf  ./a////   t'j'f/ji '/////it's/. 

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shalt  not  steal,  Thou  shalt  not 
bear  false  witness,  Thou  shalt 
not  covet ;  and  if  there  be  any 
other  commandment,  it  is 
briefly  comprehended  in  this 
saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself. 
Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his 
neighbour;  therefore  love  is 
the  fulfilling  of  the  law.  And 
that,  knowing  the  time,  that 
now  it  is  high  time  to  awake 
out  of  sleep ;  for  now  is  our 
salvation  nearer  than  when 
we  believed.  The  night  is  far 
spent,  the  day  is  at  hand  ;  lei 
us  therefore  cast  off  the  works 
of  darkness,  and  let  us  put  on 
the  armour  of  light.  Let  us 
walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day  ; 
not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness 
not  in  chambering  and  wan- 
tonness, not  in  strife  and  envy- 
ing. But  put  ye  on  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not 
provision  for  the  flesh,  to  ful- 
fil the  lusts  thereof. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xxi.  I 

HEN  they  drew  nigh  un- 
to Jerusalem  and  were 
to  come  to  Bethpage,  unto  the 
mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Je- 
sus two  disciples,  saying  unto 
them,  Go  into  the  village  over 
against  you,  and  straightway 
ye  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and 
a  colt  with  her :  loose  them- 
and  bring  them  unto  me.  And 
if  any  man  say  ought  unto  you 
ye  shall  say,  The  lord  hath 
need  of  them  ;  and  straight- 
way he  will  send  them.  °Ali 
this  was  done,  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  by 
fiie  prophet,  saying,  Tell  ye 


the  dau  ghter  of  Sion,  Behold 
thy  King  cometh  unto  thee, 
meek,  and  sitting  upon  an  ass, 
and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 
And  the  disciples  went*  and. 
did  as  Jesus  commanded  them  ; 
and  brought  the  ass,  and  th  e 
colt,  and  put  on  them  their 
clothes,  and  they  sat  him  there- 
on. And  a  very  great  multi- 
tude spread  their  garments  in 
the  way ;  others  cut  down 
branches  from  the  trees,  and 
strawed  them  in  the  way.  And 
the  multitudes  that  went  be- 
fore, and  that  followed,  cried, 
saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son 
of  David  r  blessed  is  he  that 
cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  ;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 
And  when  he  was  come  into 
Jerusalem,  all  the  city  was 
moved,  saying,  Who  is  this  ? 
And  the  multitude  said,  This 
is  Jesus  the  Prophet  of  Naza- 
reth of  Galilee.  And  Jesus 
went  into  the  temple  of  God, 
and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold 
and  brought  in  the  temple,  and 
overthrew  the  tables  of  the 
money-changers,  and  the  seats 
of  them  that  sold  doves,  and 
said  imto  them,  It  is  written, 
My  h  ouse  shall  be  called  the 
house  of  prayer  ;  but  ye  have 
made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 


The  Second  Sunday  in  Advent. 
The  Collect. 

BLESSED  Lord,  who  hast 
caused  all  holy  Scriptures 
to  be  written  for  oiir  learning  j 
rant  that  we  may    in  such 
wise  hear  them,  read,  mark, 
learn,     and    inwardly    digest 


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them,  that  by  patience,  and 
•omfort  of  thy  holy  Word,  wc 
may  embrace,  and  ever  hold 
last  the  blessed  hope  of  ever- 
lasting life,  which  thou  hast 
given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus. 
Christ,  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  xv.  4. 

Whatsoever  things  were 
written  aforetime,  were 
written  for  our  learning  ;  that 
\ve:  through  patience,  and  com- 
fort of  the  Scriptures,  might 
have  hope.  Now  the  God  oi 
patience  and  consolation  grant 
you  to  be  like  minded  one  to 
wards  another,  according  to 
Christ  Jesus  :  That  ye  may 
with  one  mind  and  one  niouti 
glorify  God,  even  the  Fathe1 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Wherefore  receive  ye  one  an 
other,  as  Christ  also  received 
us,  to  the  glory  of  God.  Now 
I  say,  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a 
minister  of  the  circumcision, 
for  the  truth  of  God,  to  con- 
firm the  promises  made  unto 
.the  fathers :  And  that  the 
Gentiles  might  glorify  God  for 
his   mercv ;   as  it  is  written, 


ieving,  that  ye  may   abound 
in  hope,  through  the  povi  er  of 
the  Holy  Ghost. 
The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxi.  25. 

AND  there  shall  be  signs 
in  the  sun,  and  in  the 
moon,  and  in  the  stars  ;  and 
upon  the  earth  distress  of  na- 
tions, with  perplexity  ;  the 
sea  and  the  waves  roaring  ; 
men's  heart's  failing  them  for 
fear,  and  for  looking  after 
those  things  which  are  coming 
on  the  earth  ;  for  the  powers 
of  heaven  shall  be  shaken. 
And  then  shall  they  see  the 
Son  of  man  coming  in  a  cloud 
with  power  and  great  glory. 
And  when  these  things  begin 
-o  come  to  pass,  then  look  up, 
ind  lift  up  your  heads  ;  for 
your  redemption  draweth  nigh. 
And  he  spake  to  them,  a  para- 
ble, behold  the  fig-tree,  and 
all  the  trees  ;  when  they  now 
hoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know 
of  your  own  selves,  that  sum- 
mer is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So 
likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these 
things  come  to  pass,  know  ye 
that  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you,  This  generation  shall 
not  pass  away  till  all  be  fulfil- 
led. Heaven  and  earth  shall 
pass  away  ;  but  my  words  shall 
not  pass  away. 


For  this  cause  I  will  confess  to 
thee  among  the  Gentiles,  and 
sing  unto  thy  name :  And  again 
he  saith,  Rejoice  ye  Gentiles, 
with  his  people :  And  again, 
Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  Gen- 
tiles ;  and  laud  him,  all  ye 
people.  And  again  Esaias 
saith,  There  shall  be  a  root  of 
Jesse,  and  he  that  shall  rise  to 
reign  over  the  Gentiles,  in \(~\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who 
him  shall  the  Gentiles  trust.  ^  at  thy  first  coming  didst 
Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  send  thy  messenger  to  prepare 
with  all  joy  and  peace  in  be- thy  way   before  thee;    grant 


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6a 


that  the  Ministers  and  Stew 
ards  of  thy  mysteries  may 
likewise  so  prepare  and  make 
ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the 
hearts  of  the  disobedient  to 
the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that 
at  thy  second  coming  to  judge 
the  world,  we  may  be  found 
an  acceptable  people  in  thy 
sight,  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  holy 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  iv.  1. 

f   ET  a  man  so  account  of 


those  things  which  ye  do  hear 
and  see :  The  blind  receive 
their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk* 
the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and 
the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are 
raised  up,  and  the  poor  have 
the  gospel  preached  to  them  : 
And  blessed  is  he  whosoever 
shall  not  be  offended  in  me. 
And  as  they  departed,  Jesus 
began  to  say  unto  the  multi- 
tudes concerning  John,  What 
went  ye  out  into  the  wilder- 
ness to  see  ?  A  reed  shaken 
with  the  wind  ?  But  what  went 
ye  out  for   to  see  ?      A  man 


JL- J  us,  as  of  the  Ministers  of  clothed  in  soft  raiment  ?  Be- 
Christ,  and  Stewards  of  the  hold,  they  that  wear  soft  cloth- 
mysteries  of  God.  Moreover,  ing  are  in  kings  houses.  But 
it  is  required  in  stewards,  that  what  went  ye  cut  for  to  see  ? 
a  man  be  found  faithful.     But  A  prophet  ?  yea,    I  say  unto 


with  me  it  is  a  very  small  thing, 
that  I  should  be  judged  of  you 
or  of  man's  judgment :  yea,  I 
judge  not  mine  own  self.  For 
I  know  nothing  by  myself,  yet 
am  I  not  hereby  justified  ;  but 
he  that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lord 
Therefore  judge  nothing  be- 
fore the  time,  until  the  Lord 
come,  who  both  will  bring  to 
light  the  hidden  things  of  dark- 
ness, and  will  make  manifest 
the  counsels  of  the  hearts  : 
and  then  shall  every  man  have 
praise  of  God. 


you,  and  more  than  a  prophet. 
For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is 
written.  Behold,  I  send  my 
messenger  before  thy  face, 
which  shall  prepare  thy  way 
before  thee. 


Tlie  Gosfiel.  St.  Matt.  xi.  2. 

NOW  when  John  had  heard 
in  the  prison  the  works 
of  Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his 
disciples,  and  said  unto  him 
Art  thou  he  that  should  come, 
op  do  we  look  for  another  r 
Jesus  answered  and  said  onto 
them;  Go,  and  show  John  again 


Hie  Fourth  Sunday  in  Advent \ 
TJie  Collect, 


O.LORD,  raise  up,  we  pray 
thee,  thy  power,  and 
come  among  us,  and  with 
great  might  succour  us ;  that 
whereas  through  our  sins  and 
wickedness,  we  are  sore  let 
and  hindered  in  running  the 
race  that  is  set  before  us,  thy 
bountiful  grace  and  mercy 
may  speedily  help  and  deliver 
us,  through  the  satisfaction  of 
thy  Son  our  Lord  •  to  whom* 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  G'  ost, 
be  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.  Amm* 
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CHRISTMAS. 


The  Epistle.  Phil.  iv.  4. 

EJOICE  in  the  Lord  al- 
way ;  and  again  I  say, 
Rejoice.  Let  your  modera- 
tion be  known  unto  all  men. 
The  Lord  is  at  hand.  Be 
careful  for  nothing ;  but  in 
every  thing  by  prayer  and  sup- 
plication, with  thanksgiving 
let  your  requests  be  made 
known  unto  God.  And  the 
peace  of  God,  which  paseth 
all  understanding,  shall  keep 
your  hearts  and  minds  through 
Christ  Jesus. 

TtieGosjiel.  St.  John  i.  19. 

THIS  is  the  record  of  John 
when  the  Jews  sent  priests 
and  Levites  from  Jerusalem 
to  ask  him,  Who  art  thou  ? 
And  he  confessed,  and  denied 
not ;  but  confessed,  I  am  not 
the  Christ.  And  they  asked 
him,  What  then  ?  Art  thou 
Elias  ?  And  he  saith,  I  am 
not.  Art  thou  that  Prophet  ? 
And  he  answered,  No.  Then 
said  they  unto  him,  Who  art 
thou?  that  we  may  give  an 
answer  to  them  that  sent  us  : 
'What  sayest  thou  of  thyself? 
He  said,  I  am  the  voice  of  one 
crying  in  the  wilderness, Make 
straight  the  way  of  the  Lord, 
as  said  the  prophet  Esaias. 
And  they  which  were  sent 
were  of  the  Pharisees.  And 
they  asked  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  Why  baptizest  thou  then, 
if  thou  be  not  that  Christ,  nor 
Elias,  neither  that  Prophet  ? 
John  answered  them,  saying. 
I  baptize  with  water ;  but 
there  standeth  one  among  you, 
whom  ye  know  not  j  he  it  is 


who,  coming  after  me,  is  pre- 
ferred before  me,  whose  shoes 
latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  un- 
loose. These  things  were  done 
in  Bethabara,  beyond  Jordan, 
where  John  was  baptizing. 


The  Kativity  of  our  Lord,  or 
the  Birth- Day  of  Christ, 
commonly  called  Christmas- 
Day. 

TJie  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  up- 
on him,  and  as  at  this  time 
to  be  born  of  a  pure  Virgin  ; 
grant  that  we,  being  regene- 
rate and  made  thy  children  by 
adoption  and  grace,  may  daily 
be  renewed  by  thy  holy  Spirit, 
through  the  same  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
same  Spirit,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Ejiistle  Heb.  i.  1.      ■ 

GOD,  who,  at  sundry  times, 
and  in  divers  manners, 
spake  in  time  past  unto  the  fa- 
thers by  the  prophets,  hath  in 
these  last  days  spoken  unto  us 
by  his  Son,  whom  he  hath  ap- 
pointed heir  of  all  things,  by 
whom  also  he  made  the  worlds  ; 
who,  being  the  brightness  of 
his  glory,  and  the  express 
image  of  his  person,  and  up- 
holding all  things  by  the  word 
of  his  power,  when  he  had  by 
himself  purged  our  sins,  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
Majesty  on  high  ;  being  made 
so  much  better  than  the  an- 


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gels,  as  he  hath  by  inheritance! 
obtaineu  a  more  excel  lent  name 
than  they.  For  unto  which  of 
the  angels  said  he  at  any  time, 
Thou  art  my  Son,  this  clay 
have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And 
again,  I  will  be  to  him  a  Fa- 
ther, and  he  shall  be  to  me  a 
Son  .?  And  again,  when  he 
bringeth  in  the  first-begotten 
into  the  world,  he  saith,  And 
let  all  the  angels  of  God  wor- 
ship him.  Am.  of  the  angels 
he  saith,  Who  maketh  his  an- 
gels spirits,  and  his  ministers 
a  flame  of  fire.  But  unto  the 
Son  he  saith,  thy  throne,  O 
God,  is  for  ever  and  ever;  a 
sceptre  of  righteousness  is  the 
sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou 
hast  loved  righteousness,  and 
hated  iniquity  ;  therefore  God, 
even  thy  God,  hath  anointed 
thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness 
above  thy  fellows.  And,  Thou, 
Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast 
laid  the  foundation  of  the 
earth  ;  and  the  heavens  are 
the  works  ot  thine  hands :  they 
shall  perish,  but  thou  remain- 
est ;  and  they  all  shall  wax  old 
as  doth  a  garment ;  and  as  a 
vesture  shalt  thou  fold  them 
up,  and  they  shall  be  changed  ; 
but  thou  art  the  same,  and 
thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

TheGos/iel.  St.  Johni.  1. 

N  the  beginning  wras  the 
Word,  and  the  Word  was 
with  God,  and  the  Word  was 
God.  The  same  was  in  the 
beginning  with  God.  All  things 
were  made  by  him  ;  and  with 
eut  him  was  not  any  thing 
made,    that  was  made.      In 


him  was  life,  and  the  life  was 
the  light  of  men.  And  the 
light  shineth  in  darkness,  and 
the  darkness  comprehended  it 
not.  There  was  a  man  sent 
from  God,  whose  name  was 
John  :  The  same  came  for  a 
witness,  to  benr  witness  of  the 
light,  that  all  men  through 
him  might  believe.  He  was 
not  that  light,  but  was  sent  to 
bear  witness  of  that  light. 
That  was  the  true  light,  which 
lighteneth  every  man  that  com- 
eth  into  the  world.  He  was 
in  the  world,  and  the  world 
was  made  by  him,  and  the 
world  knew  him  not.  He  came 
unto  his  own,  an  d  his  own  re- 
ceived him  not.  But  as  many 
as  received  him,  to  them  gave 
he  power  to  become  the  sons 
of  God,  even  to  them  that  be- 
lieve on  his  name  ;  Which 
were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor 
of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor 
of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God. 
And  the  Word  was  made.flesh 
and  dwelt  among  us  (and  -we 
beheld  his  glory,  the  glory  as 
of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Fa- 
ther) full  of  grace  and  truth. 


Sunday  after  Christmas. 
The  Collect. 

ALmighty  God,  who  hast 
given  us  thy  only  begot- 
ten Son  to  take  our  nature 
upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time 
to  be  born  of  a  pure  Virgin  ; 
grant  that  we,  being  regene- 
rate and  made  thy  children  by- 
adoption  and  grace,  may  daily 
be  renewed  by  thy  holy  Spirit, 
through  the  same  our  lord 


THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST. 


Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
same  Spirit,  ever  one  God 
world  without  end.     Amen, 

The  Epistle  Gal.  iv.  1, 

NOW  I  say,  that  the  heir, 
as  long  as  he  is  a  child, 
differeth  nothing  from  a  ser 
vant,  though  he  be  lord  of  all 
but  is  under  tutors  and  govern- 
ors, until  the  time  appointed 
of  the  father.  Even  so  we 
when  we  were  children,  were 
in  bondage  under  the  elements 
of  the  world  i  but  when  the 
fulness  of  the  time  was  come, 
God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made 
of  a  woman,  made  under  the 
law,  to  redeem  them  that 
were  under  the  law,  that  we 
might  receive  the  adoption  of 
sons.  And,  because  ye  are 
sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the 
Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your 
hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father. 
Wherefore  thou  art  no  more 
a  servant,  but  a  son  ;  and  if 
a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God 
^through  Christ 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  Matt.  i.  18. 

TIE  birth  of  Jesus  Christ 
was  on  this  wise  :  when  as 
his  mother  Mary  was  espous- 
ed to  Joseph,  before  they  came 
together,  she  was  found  \vith 
child  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Then 
Joseph  her  husband,  being  a 
just  man,  and  not  willing  to 
make  her  a  public  example, 
was  minded  to  put  her  away 
privily.  But  while  he  thought 
on  these  things,  behold,  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  appeared 
\wrto  him  in  a  dream,  saying, 


Joseph,  thou  son  of  Davi  V 
fear  not  to  take  unto  thee 
Mary  thy  wife  ;  for  that  which 
is  conceived  in  her  is  of  the 
Holy  Ghost:  And  she  shall 
bring  forth  a  Son,  and  thou 
shalt  call  his  name  Jesus  ;  for 
he  shall  save  his  people  from 
their  sins.  Now  all  this  was 
done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord 
by  the  prophet,  saying,  Be- 
hold, a  Virgin  shall  be  with 
child,  and  shall  bring  forth  a 
Son,  and  they  shall  call  his 
name  Emmanuel,which, being 
interpreted,  is,  God  with  us. 
Then  Joseph  being  raised  from 
sleep,  did  as  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  had  bidden  him,  and 
took  unto  him  his  wife  :  And 
knew  her  not  until  she  had 
brought  forth  her  first-born 
Son  ;  and  he  called  his  name 
Jesus. 


TIte  Circumcision  of  Christ, 

TJie  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
madest  thy  blessed  Son 
to  be  circumcised,  and  obedi- 
ent to  the  law  for  man  ;  grant 
us- the  true  circumcision  of  the 
Spirit,  that,  our  hearts  and 
all  our  members  being  morti- 
tied  from  all  worldly  and  car- 
nal lusts,  we  may  in  all  things 
obey  thy  blessed  will,  through- 
the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord    Amen, 

T/ie  Efiktle.  Rom.  iv.  8. 

BLESSED   is   the  man  ffr 
whom   the  Lord  will  not 
impute  sin.  Cometh  this  bless- 


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THE  EPIPHANY. 


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•dness  then  upon  the  circum-lMary  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe 

lying;  in  a  manger.  And  when 
they  had  seen  it,  they  made 
known  abroad  the  saying  which 
was  told  them  concerning  this 
child.  And  all  they  that  heard 
it  wondered  at  those  things 
which  were  told  them  by  the 
shepherds.  But  Mary  kept 
all  these  things,  and  pondered 
them  in  her  heart.  And  the 
shepherds  returned,  glorifying 
and  praising  God  for  all  the 
things  that  they  had  heard 
and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto 
them.  And  when  eight  days 
were  accomplished  lor  the  cir- 
cumcising of  the  child,  his 
name  was  called  JESUS,  which 
was  so  named  of  the  angel  be- 
fore he  was  conceived  in  the 
womb. 

%  The  same  Collect,  Epistle,  and 
Gospel  shall  serve  for  every 
day  after,  unto  the  Epiphany, 


eision  only,  or  upon  the  uncir 
•umcision  also  ?  For  we  say 
that  faith  was  reckoned  to 
Abraham  for  righteousness 
How  was  it  then  reckoned  ? 
When  he  was  in  circumcision 
or  in  unci rcum eision  ?  Not  in 
circumcision,  but  in  uncircum- 
cision.  And  he  received  the 
sign  of  circumcision,  a  seal 
of  the  righteousness  of  the 
faith  which  he  had,  yet  being 
uncircumcised  ;  that  he  might 
be  the  father  of  all  them  that 
believe,  though  they  be  no* 
circumcised  ;  that  righteous- 
ness might  be  imputed  unto 
them  also  :  And  the  father  of 
circumcision  to  them  who  are 
not  of  the  circumcision  only, 
but  also  walk  in  the  steps  o; 
that  faith  of  our  father  Abra- 
ham, which  he  had,  yet  being 
uncircumcised.  For  the  pro- 
mise, that  he  should  be  the 
heir  of  the  world,  was  not  to 
Abraham,  or  to  his  seed 
through  the  law,  but  through 
the  righteousness  of  faith.  Fo 
if  they  which  are  of  the  law 
be  heirs,  faith  is  made  void, 
and  the  promise  made  of  none 
effect. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  15. 


AND  it  came  to  pass,  as 
the  angels  were  gone 
away  from  them  into  heaven, 
the  shepherds  said  one  to  an- 
other, Let  us  now  go  even 
unto  Bethlehem,  and  see  this 
thing  which  is  come  to  pass, 
which  the  Lord  hath  made 
known    unto    us.     And   thevlheard   of  the 


The    Epiphany,   or  the  Metro- 
festation    of    Christ    to    the 
Gentiles, 

The  Collect. 
GOD,  who  by  the  lead- 


o 


mg  of  a  Star  didst  mani- 
fest thy  only  begotten  Son  to 
the  Gentiles  ;  mercifully  grant 
that  we,  who  know  thee  now 
by  faith,  may  after  this  Kfc 
have  the  fruition  of  thy  glori- 
ous Godhead,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,     drnen. 


The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iii.  1. 

OR  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the 

isoner  of  Jesus   Christ 

ou   Gentiles;    if  ye   have 

dispensation  of 


FOR 
pr 


came  with   haste3  and  found! the   grace   of  God,   which  is 


70 


THE  EPIPHANY. 


given  me  to  you-ward  :  How 
that  by  revelation  he  made 
known  unto  me  the  mystery 
(as  I  wrote  afore  in  few  words, 
whereby,  when  ye  read,  ye 
may  understand  my  know- 
ledge in  the  mystery  of  Christ) 
which  in  other  ages  was  not 
made  known  unto  the  sons  of 
men,  as  it  is  now  revealed  unto 
his  holy  Apostles  and  Prophets 
by  the  Spirit ;  that  the  Gen- 
tiles should  be  fellow-heirs, 
and  of  the  same  body,  and 
partakers  of  his  promise  in 
Christ,  by  the  Gospel ;  where- 
of I  was  made  a  minister,  ac- 
cording to  the  gift  of  the  grace 
of  God,  given  unto  me  by  the 
effectual  working  of  his  power. 
Unto  me,  who  am  less  than 
the  least  of  all  saints,  is  this 
grace  given,  that  I  should 
preach  among  the  Gentiles  the 
unsearchable  riches  of  Christ ; 
and  to  make  ail  men  see  what 
is  the  fellowship  of  the  mys- 
tery, which  from  the  begin- 
ning of  the  world  hath  been 
hid  in  God,  who  created  all 
things  by  Jesus  Christ :  to  the 
intent  that  now  unto  the  prin- 
cipalities and  powers  in  hea 
venly  places  might  be  known 
by  the  Church,  the  manifold 
wisdom  of  God,  according  to 
the  eternal  purpose  which  he 
purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord  ;  in  whom  we  have  bold- 
ness and  access  with  confi- 
dence by  the  faith  of  him. 


The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  ii.  1. 

WHEN  Jesus  was  born  in 
Bethlehem  of  i«dea,in 
tfce  days  of  Herod  the  King, 


behold  there  came  wise  men 
from   the  east  to   Jerusalem, 
saying,    Where  is  he  that  is 
born  King  of  the  Jews  ?    for 
we  have   seen  his  star  in  the 
east,  and  are  come  to  worship 
him.     When  Herod  the  King 
had  heard   these    things,    he 
was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusa- 
lem with  him.     And  when  he 
had   gathered    all    the    chief 
priests  and  scribes  of  the  peo- 
ple together,  he  demanded  of 
them  where  Christ  should  be 
bom.      And  they   said    unto 
him,  In  Bethlehem  of  Judea  : 
For  thus  it  is  written  by  the 
prophet,  And  thou  Bethlehem 
in  the   land   of  Juda,  art  not 
the   least  among   the  princes 
of  Juda  ;  for  out  of  thee  shall 
come  a   Governor   that   shall 
rule  my  people  Israel.     Then 
Herod,    when  he  had  privily 
called  the  wise  men,  inquired 
of  them  diligently  what  time 
the  star  appeared.      And   he 
sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and 
said,  Go,  and  search  diligently 
for  the  young  child,  and  when 
ye  have  found  him,  bring  me 
word  again,  that  I  may  come 
and  worship  him  also.     When 
they  had  heard  the  King,  they 
departed ;    and    lo,    the    star 
which  they   saw  in   the   east 
went  before  them,  till  it  came 
and    stood    over    where    the 
young  child  was.     When  they 
saw   the  star,    they     rejoiced 
with  exceeding  great  joy.  And 
when  they  were  come  into  the 
house,    they   saw  the  young 
child  with   Mary  his  mother, 
and  fell  down  and  worshipped 
him:    And  when    thev   h?il 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY.       *I 


•pened  their  treasures,  they 
presented  unto  him  gifts;  gold, 
and  frankincense,  find  myrrh 
And  being  warned  cfGod  in 
a  dream,  that  they  should  not 
return  to  Herod,  they  depart- 
ed into  their  own  country  an- 
other way. 

The    First  Sunday    aficr    the 
Efufihany. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  receive  the 
prayers  of  thy  people  who  call 
upon  thee ;  and  grant  that 
they  may  both  perceive  and 
know  what  things  they  ought 
to  do,  and  also  may  have  grace 
and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil 
the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen* 

TheEjiistle.     Rom.  xii.   1. 

I  BESEECH  you  therefore 
brethren,  by  the  mercies 
of  God,  that  ye  present  your 
bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God  which 
is  your  reasonable  service. 
And  be  not  conformed  to  this 
world  ,  but  be  ye  transformed 
by  the  renewing  of  your  mind, 
that  ye  may  prove  what  is 
that  good,  and  acceptable,  and 
perfect  will  of  God.  For  I 
say,  through  the  grace  given 
unto  me,  to  every  man  that  is 
among  you,  not  to  think  of 
himself  more  highly  than  he 
ought  to  think,  but  to  think 
soberly,  according  as  God  hath 
dealt  to  every  man  the  mea- 
sure of  faith.  For  as  we  have 
many  members  in  one  body, 


and  all  members  have  not  the 
same  office  ;  so  we,  being 
many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one 
of  another. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  ii.  41. 

NOW  his  parents  went  to 
Jerusalem  every  year  at 
the  feast  of  the  passover  And 
when  he  was  twelve  years  old, 
they  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 
after  the  custom  of  the  feast. 
And  when  they  had  fulfilled 
the  days,  as  they  returned, 
the  child  Jesus  tarried  behind 
in  Jerusalem  ;  and  Joseph  and 
his  mother  knew  not  of  it. 
But  they  supposing  him  to  have 
been  in  the  company,  went  a 
day's  journey,  and  they  sought 
him  among  their  kinsfolk  and 
acquaintance.  And  when  they 
found  him  not,  they  turned 
back  again  to  Jerusalem  seek- 
ing him.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  after  three  days,  they 
found  him  in  the  temple,  sit- 
ting in  the  midst  of  the  doc- 
tors, both  hearing  them,  and 
asking  them  questions.  And 
all  that  heard  him  were  aston- 
ished at  his  understanding  and 
answers.  And  when  they  saw 
him,  they  were  amazed  :  and 
his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son, 
why  hast  thou  thus  dealt  with 
us  ?  behold,  thy  father  and  I 
have  sought  thee  sorrowing. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  How 
is  it  that  ye  sought  me?  wist 
ye  not  that  I  must  be  about 
my  Father's  business  ?  And 
they  understood  not  the  saying 
which  he  spake  unto  them. 
And  he  went  down  with  them? 


•72      SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


and  came  to  Nazareth,  and 
was  subject  unto  them :  but 
his  mother  kept  all  these  say- 
ings in  her  heart.  And  Jesus 
increased  in  wisdom,  and  sta- 
ture, and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man. 

The  Second  Sunday  after  the 
E/ii/  hany. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
irg  God,  who  dost  go 
vern  all  things  in  heaven  and 
earth  ;  mercifully  hear  the 
supplications  of  thy  people. 
and  grant  us  thy  peace  ail  the 
days  of  our  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  EfiUtle.     Rom.  xii.  6- 

HIVING  then  gifts,  differ- 
ing ;-.ccording  to  the 
grace  that  is  given  to  us 
whether  prophecy,  let  us  pro- 
phesy according  to  the  pro- 
portion of  faith  ;  or  ministry, 
let  us  wait  on  our  ministering ; 
or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teach- 
ing ;  or  he  that  exhorteth,  on 
exhortation  :  he  that  giveth, 
let  him  do  it  with  simplicity  ; 
he  that  ruleth,  with  deligence  ; 
he  that  showeth  mercy,  with 
cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  with- 
out dissimulation.  Abhor  that 
which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that 
which  is  good.  Be  kindly  af- 
fectioned  one  to  another  w  ith 
brotherly  love,  in  honour  pre- 
ferring one  another  :  not  sloth- 
ful in  business  ;  fervent  in  spi- 
rit ;  serving  the  Lord  ;  rejoic- 
ing in  hope  ;  patient  in  tribu- 
lation i    continuing  instant  in 


prayer ;  distributing  to  the 
necessity  of  saints  ;  given  to 
hospitality.  Bless  them  which 
persecute  you ;  bless,  and 
curse  not.  Rejoice  with  them 
that  do  rejoice,  and  weep  with 
them  that  weep.  Be  of  the 
same  mind  one  towards  an- 
other. Mind  not  high  things, 
but  condescend  to  men  of  low 
estate. 

Tlie  Gospel.     St.  John  ii.  !. 

ND  the  third  day  there 
was  a  marriage  in  Cana 
of  Galilee,  ana  the  mother  of 
Jesus  was  there.  And  both 
Jesus  was  called,  and  his  dis- 
ciples, to  the  marriage.  And 
when  they  wanted  wine,  the 
.nother  of  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
l!:ey  have  no  wine.  Jesus 
saith  unto  her,  Woman,  what 
have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  mine 
hour  is  nut  yet  come.  His 
mother  saith  unto  the  servants, 
Whatsoever  he  saith  unto  you, 
do  it.  And  there  were  set 
there  six  water-pots  of  stone, 
after  the  manner  of  the  puri- 
fying of  the  Jews,  containing 
two  or  three  firkins  a-piece. 
Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Fill  the 
water-pots  with  water.  And 
they  filled  them  up  to  the 
brim.  And  he  saith  unto  them, 
Draw  out  now,  and  bear  unto 
the  governor  of  the  feast  And 
they  bare  it.  "When  the  ruler 
of  the  feast  had  tasted  the 
water  that  was  made  wine, 
and  knew  not  whence  it  was 
(but  the  servants  which  drew 
*he  water  knew)  the  governor 
of  the  feast  called  the  bride- 
groom,   and  saith  unto  him, 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY.        73 


Every  man  at  the  beginning 
doth  set  forth  good  wine,  anc 
when  men  have  well  drunk 
then  that  which  is  worse  ;  bin 
thou  hast  kept  the  good  wint 
until  now.  This  beginning  of 
miracles  did  Jesus  in  Cana  ol 
Galilee,  and  manifested  forth 
his  glory,  and  his  disciples 
believed  on  him. 


The  Third  Sunday  after  the 

Epiphany* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  mercifully  look 
upon  our  infirmities,  and  in 
all  our  dangers  and  necessities 
stretch  forth  thy  right  banc 
to  help  and  defend  us,  througl 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen 
The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  16. 
E  not  wise  in  your  own 
conceits.  Recompense  to 
no  man  evil  for  evil.  Provide 
things  honest  in  the  sight  of 
all  men.  If  it  be  possible,  as 
much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peace- 
ably with  all  men.  Dearly 
beloved,  avenge  not  your- 
selves, but  rather  give  place 
unto  wrath  ;  for  it  is  written. 
Vengeance  is  mine  ;  I  will  re- 
pay, saith  the  Lord.  There- 
fore, if  thine  enemy  hunger, 
feed  him  ;  if  he  thirst,  give 
him  drink :  for  in  so  doing 
thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire 
on  his  head.  Be  not  over- 
come of  evil,  but  overcome 
evil  with  good. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  viii.  1. 

TX/"HEN  he  was  come  down 

from  the  mountain,  great  children  of  the  kingdom  shall 
multitudes  followed  him.  And  be  cast   out  into  outer  dark- 


behold,  there  came  a  leper 
md  worshipped  him,  saying, 
Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
make  me  clean.  And  Jesus 
put  forth  his  hand,  and  touch- 
ed him,  saying,  I  will,  be  thou 
clean.  And  immediately  his 
ieprosy  was  cleansed.  And 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See  thou 
tell  no  man,  but  go  thy  way, 
show  thyself  to  the  priest,  and 
offer  the  gift  that  Moses  com- 
manded for  a  testimony  unto 
them.  And  when  Jesus  was 
entered  into  Capernaum,  there 
came  unto  him  a  Centurion 
beseeching  him,  and  saying, 
Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at 
home  sick  of  the  palsy,  griev- 
ously tormented.  And  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  I  will  come 
and  heal  him.  The  Centurion 
answered  and  said,  Lord,  1  am 
not  worthy  that  thou  should- 
est  come  under  my  roof;  but 
speak  the  word  only,  and  my 
servant  shall  be  healed.  For 
!  am  a  man  under  authority, 
having  soldiers  under  me  : 
and  I  say  unto  this  man,  Go, 
and  he  goeth  ;  and  to  another, 
Come,  and  he  corneth ;  and 
to  my  servant,  Do  this,  and 
he  doeth  it  When  Jesus 
heard  it,  he  marvelled,  and 
said  to  them  that  followed, 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  have 
not  found  so  great  faith,  no 
not  in  Israel.  And  I  say  unto 
you,  that  many  shall  come 
from  the  east  anil  west,  and 
shall  sit  down  with  Abraham 
and  Isaac  and  Jacob,  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  :    But  the 


r*     FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 


ness ;  there  shall  be  weeping 
and  gnashing  of  teeth.  Ana 
Jesus  said  unto  the  Centurion- 
Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast 
believed,  so  be  it  done  untc 
thee.  And  his  servant  was 
healed  in  the  self-same  hour. 


The  Fourth  Sunday  after  the 
Eftiftharty, 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  knowest  us 
to  be  set  in  the  midst  of 
so  many  and  great  dangers, 
that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of 
•our  nature  we  cannot  always 
,stand  upright ;  grant  to  us 
such  strength  and  protection, 
as  may  support  us  in  all  dan- 
gers, and  carry  us  through 
all  temptations,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


him  that  doeth  evil.  Where- 
fore  ye  must  needs  be  subject, 
not  only  for  wrath,  but  also  for 
conscience  sake.  For,  for  this 
cause  pay  ye  tribute  also  ;  for 
they  are  God's  ministers,  at- 
tending continually  upon  thi& 
very  thing.  Render,  there- 
fore, to  all,  their  dues  ;  tribute 
to  whom  tribute  is  due,  custom 
to  whom  custom,  fear  to  whom 
fear,  honcur  to  whom  honour. 

The  Gos/icl.  St.  Matt.  viii.  23. 

ND  when  he  was  entered 
into  a  ship,  his  disciples 
followed  him.  And  behold, 
there  arose  a  great  tempest  in 
the  sea,  insomuch  that  the 
ship  was  covered  with  the 
waves ;  but  he  was  asleep. 
And  his  disciples  came  to  him, 
and  awoke  him,  saying,  Lord, 
save  us,  we  perish.  And  he 
saith  unto  them,  Why  are  ye 
fearful,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ? 
Then  he  arose,  and  rebuked 
the  winds  and  the  sea,  and 
there  was  a  great  calm.  But 
the  men  marvelled,  saying, 
What  manner  of  man  is  this, 
that  even  the  winds  and  the 
sea  obey  him  ?  And  when  he 
was  come  to  the  other  side, 
into  the  country  of  the  Ger- 
gesenes,  there  met  him  two 
possessed  with  devils,  coming 
out  of  the   tombs,    exceeding 


The  Ejdstle.  Rom.  xiii,   1. 

LET  every  soul  be  subject 
unto  the  higher  powers; 
for  there  is  no  power  but  of 
God  :  the  powers  that  \yn  are 
ordained  of  God.  Whosoever, 
therefore,  resisteth  the  power, 
resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God: 
and  they  that  resist,  shall  re- 
ceive to  themselves  damnation. 
For  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to 
good  works,buttotheevil.  Wilt 
thou  then  not  be  afraid  of  the 
power  ?  do  that  which  is  good, 

and  thou  shalt  have  praise  oflfierce,  so  that  no  man  might 
the  same  :  for  he  is  the  minis-pass  by  that  way.  And  behold, 
ter  of  God  to  thee  for  good.! they  cried  out,  saying,  What 
23ut  if  thou  do  that  which  is  have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Je- 
evil,  be  afraid  ;  for  he  beareth'sus,  thou  Son  of  God  ?  art  thou 
not  the  sword  in  vain  :  for  lie  come  hither  to  torment  us  be- 
is  theminister  of  God,  a  re- Tore  the  time?  And  there 
v:nger  to  execute  wrath  upon  was  a  good  way  off  from  them 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY.        T3 


an  herd  of  many  swine,  feed- 
ing. So  the  devils  besought 
him,  saying,  If  thou  cast  us 
out,  suffer  us  to  go  away  into 


even  as  Christ  forgave  you, 
so  also  do  ye.  And,  above  all 
these  things,  put  on  Chanty, 
which  is  the  bond  of  perfect- 


the  herd  of  swine.  And  heirless.  And  let  the  peace  of 
said  unto  them,  Go.  And |  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to 
when  they  were  come  out,  they  the  which  also  ye  are  called  in 
went  into  the  herd  of  swine ;  one  body  ;  and  be  ye  thankful, 
and  behold,  the  whole  herd  of  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in 
swine   ran  violently    down    a|you    richly    in    all    wisdom; 


steep  place  into  the  sea,  and 
perished  in  the  waters.  And 
they  that  kept  them  fled,  and 
went  their  ways  into  the  city, 
and  told  every  thing,  and  what 
was  befallen  to  the  possessed 
of  the  devils.  And  behold,  the, 
whole  city  came  out  to  meet 
Jesus ;  and  when  they  saw  him, 
they  besought  him,  that  he 
would  depart  out  of  their 
coasts. 


The  Fifth  Sunday  after  the 
Epiphany. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee 
to  keep  thy  Church  and 
Household  continually  in  thy 
true  religion,  that  they  who  dc 
lean  only  upon  the  hope  of  thy 
heavenly  grace,  may  evermore 
be  defended  by  thy  mighty 
power,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Col.  iii.  12. 

PUT  on  therefore  (as  the 
elect  of  God,  holy  and  be 
loved)  bowels  of  mercies,  kind- 
ness, humbleness  of  mind, 
meekness,  long-suffering  ;  for- 
bearing one  another,  and  for- 
giving one  another,  if  any  man 
have  a  quarrel  against  any  ; 


teaching  and  admonishing  one 
another  in  psalms,  and  hymns, 
and  spiritual  songs ;  singing 
with  grace  in  ycur  hearts  to 
the  Lord.  And  whatsoever 
ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  ; 
giving  thanks  to  God  and  the 
Father  by  him. 

The  Gosficl.  St.  Matt.  xiii.  24 
HE  kingdom  of  heaven  is 


THE 
like 


likened  unto  a  man  which 
sowed  good  seed  in  his  field. 
out  while  men  slept,  his  ene- 
my came  and  sowed  tares 
among  the  wheat,  and  went 
his  way.  But  when  the  blade 
was  sprung  up,  and  brought 
forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the 
tares  also.  So  the  servants 
of  the  householder  came  and 
said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not 
thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy 
field  ?  from  whence  then  hatli 
it  tares?  He  said  unto  them, 
An  enemy  hath  done  this. 
The  servants  said  unto  him, 
Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go  and 
gather  them  up  ?  But  he  said, 
Nay  ;  lest,  while  ye  gather  up 
the  tares,  ye  root  up  also  the 
wheat  with  them.  Let  both 
grow  together  until  the  har- 
vest ;  and  in  the  time  of  har- 
vest I  will  say  to  the  reapers 


76        SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

Gather  ye  together  first  the 
tares,  and  bind  them  in  bun- 
dles to  burn  them  ;  but  gather 
the  wheat  into  my  barn. 


The  Sixth  Sunday  after  the 
Bpifthany, 

the  Collect. 
f~\  GOD,  whose  blessed  Son 
^-^  was  manifested  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the 
devil,  and  make  us  the  sons  of 
God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ; 
grant  us,  we  beseech  thee,  that 
having  this  hope,  we  may  pu- 
rify ourselves,  even  as  he  is 
pure  ;  that  when  he  shall  ap- 
pear again  with  power  and 
great  glory,  we  may  be  made 
like  unto  him  in  his  eternal 
and  glorious  kingdom  ;  where, 
with  thee,  O  Father,  and  thee, 
O  Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth  and 
reigneth,  ever  one  God,  work 
without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.      1  John  iii.  1. 

1  snail  deceive    the   very  elect. 

"O  EHOLD  what  manner  of  Behold,  I  have  told  you  before. 


-^  love  the  Father  hath  be 
stowed  upon  us,  that  we  should 
be  called  the  sons  of  God  ; 
therefore  the  world  knoweth 
\is  not,  because  it  knew  him 
not.  Beloved,  now  are  we  the 
sons  of  God;  and  it  doth  not 
yet  appear   what  we  shall  he  : 


him  ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as 
he  is.  And  every  man  that 
hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth 
himself,  even  as  he  is  pure. 
"Whosoever  committeth  sin, 
iransgresseth  also  the  law  ; 
for  sin  is  the  transgression  of 


the  law.  And  ye  know  that 
;ie  was  manifested  to  take  away 
our  sins  ;  and  in  trim  is  no  sin. 
Whosoever  abideth  in  him, 
sinneth  not :  whosoever  sin- 
neth,  hath  not  seen  him,  nei- 
ther known  him.  Little  chil- 
dren, let  no  man  deceive  you  : 
he  that  doeth  righteousness  is 
righteous,  even  as  he  is  right- 
eous. He  that  committeth 
sin  is  of  the  devil  ;  for  the  de- 
vil sinneth  from  the  beginning. 
For  this  purpose  the  Son  of 
God  was  manifested,  that  he 
might  destroy  the  works  of  the 
devil. 

The  Gospel.  St.  M&ttXxW.  23 

THEN  if  any  man  shall  say 
unto  you,  Lo,  here  is 
Christ,  or  there ;  believe  it 
not.  For  there  shall  arise 
false  Christs  and  false  pro- 
phets, and  shall  show  treat 
signs  and  wonders  ;  insomuch 
that   (if  it  were  possible)  they 


Wherefore,  if  they  shall  say 
unto  you,  Behold  he  is  in  the 
riesart  ;  go  not  forth  :  behold, 
he  is  in  the  secret  chambers  ; 
believe  it  not.  For  as  the 
lightning  cometh  out  of  the 
east,  and  shineth  even  unto 
the   west;    so    shall  also  the 


but  we  know,    that   when   he 

fchall   appear,  we  shall  be  like} For   wheresoever  the  carcase 


coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. 


is:  there  will  the  eagles  be  ga- 
hered  together.  Immediately 
after  the  tribulation  of  those 
days,  shall  the  sun  be  darken- 
ed, and  the  moon  shall  not  give 
her  light,  and  the  stars  shall 
fall    from    heaven,    and    the 


SEPTUAGliSIMA  SUNDAY. 


77 


powers  of  the  heavens  shall  be 
shaken.  And  then  shall  ap- 
pear the  sign  of  the  Son  ot 
man  in  heaven  ;  and  then  shall 
all  the  tribes  of  the  earth 
mourn,  and  they  shall  see  the 
Son  of  man  coming  in  the 
clouds  of  heaven,  with  power 
and  great  glory.  And  he  shall 
send  his  angels  with  a  great 
sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  they 
shall  gather  together  his  elect 
from  the  four  winds,  from  one 
end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 


The  Sunday  called  Se/ituage- 
sima,  or  the  Third  Sunday 
before  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee 
favourably  to  he°r  the 
prayers  of  thy  people,  that  we, 
who  are  justly  punished  for 
our  offences,  may  be  merciful- 
ly delivered  by  thy  goodness, 
for  the  glory  of  thy  Name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour, who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  ix.  24 

KNOW  ye  not,  that  they 
which  run  in  a  race,  run 
all,  but  one  receivetii  the  prize: 
So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain. 
And  every  man  that  striveth 
for  the  mastery,  is  temperate 
in  all  things.  Now  they  do  it 
to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown, 
but  we  an  incorruptible.  1 
therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncer- 
tainly ;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one 
that  beateth  the  air :    but    I 


keep  under  my  body,  and 
bring  it  into  subjection,  lest 
that  by  any  means,  when  I 
have  preached  to  others,  I  my- 
self should  be  a  castaway. 

The  Gos/tel.  St.  Matt.  xx.  1 ; 

THE  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
like  unto  a  man  that  is  an 
householder,  which  went  out 
early  in  the  morning  to  hire 
labourers  into  his  vineyard. 
And  when  he  had  agreed  with 
the  labourers  for  a  penny  a 
day,  he  sent  them  into  his 
vineyard.  And  he  went  out 
about  the  third  hour,  and  saw 
others  standing  idle  in  the 
market  place,  and  said  unto 
them,  Go  ye  also  into  the  vine- 
yard, and  whatsoever  is  right 
I  will  give  you.  And  they 
went  their  way.  Again  he 
went  out  about  the  sixth  and 
ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise. 
And  about  the  eleventh  hour 
he  went  out,  and  found  others 
standing  idle,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Why  stand  ye  here  all 
the  day  idle  ?  They  say  unto 
him,  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them, 
Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard, 
and  whatsoever-  is  right,  that 
shall  ye  receive.  So  when 
even  was  come,  the  Lord  of 
he  vineyard  saith  unto  his 
steward,  Call  the  labourers^ 
and  give  them  their  hire,  be- 
ginning from  the  last  unto  the 
first.  And  when  they  came 
that  were  hired  abo ut  the  ele- 
venth hour,  they  received  eve- 
ry man  a  penny.  But  when 
the  first  came  they  supposed 
that  they  should  have  received 
G2 


78 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 


more  ;  and  they  likewise  re- 
ceived every  man  a  penny. 
And  when  they  had  received 
it,  they  murmured  against  the 
good  man  of  the  house,  saying, 
These  last  have  wrought  but 
one  hour,  and  thou  hast  made 
them  equal  unto  us,  which 
have  bcrne  the  burden  and 
heat  of  the  day.  But  he  an- 
swered one  of  them,  and  said- 
Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong ; 
didst  thou  not  agree  with  me 
for  a  penny?  Take  that  thine 
is,  and  go  thy  way  ;  I  will  give 
unto  this  last  even  as  unto 
thee.  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me 
to  do  what  I  will  with  mine 
own  ?  Is  thine  eye  evil,  be- 
cause 1  am  good  ?  So  the  last 
shall  be  first,  and  the  first  last; 
for  many  be  called,  but  few 
thosen. 


The  Sunday  called  Sexagesimal 
or  the  Second  Sunday  before 
Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD  God,  who  seest 
that  we  put  not  our  trust 
in  any  thing  that  we  do  ;  mer- 
cifully grant  that  by  thy  power 
we  may  be  defended  against  all 
adversity,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Efdstle.  2  Cor.  xi.  19 

YE  suffer  fools  gladly,  see- 
ing ye  yourselves  are  wise. 
For  ye  suffer  if  a  man  bring 
you  into  bondage,  if  a  man  de 
vour  you,  if  a  man  take  of  you, 
if  a  man  exalt  himself,  if  a 
man  smite  you  on  the  face.  I 
speak  as  concerning  reproach, 
as  though  we  had  been  weak  • 


howbeit,  whereinsoever  any 
is  bold  (I  speak  foolishly)  I 
;m  bold  also.  Are  they  He- 
brews ?  so  am  I:  are  they  Is- 
raelites ?  so  am  I  :  are  they 
the  seed  of  Abraham  ?  so  am 
I  :  are  they  ministers  of  Christ? 
(I  speak  as  a  fool)  I  am  more: 
In  labours  more  abundant ;  in 
stripes  above  measure  ;  in  pri- 
sons more  frequent  ;  in  deaths 
oft.  Of  the  Jews  five  times 
received  I  forty  stripes  save 
one  ;  thrice  was  I  beaten  with 
rods ;  once  was  I  stoned ; 
thrice  I  suffered  shipwreck  ; 
a  night  and  a  day  I  have  been 
in  the  deep  ;  in  journeyings  of- 
ten ;  in  perils  of  waters ;  in 
perils  of  robbers  ;  in  perils  by 
mine  own  countrymen  ;  in  pe- 
rils by  the  heathen  ;  in  perils 
in  the  city  ;  in  perils  in  the 
wilderness ;  in  perils  in  the 
sea  ;  in  perils  among  false  bre- 
thren ;  in  weariness  and  pain- 
fulness  ;  in  watchings  often  ; 
in  hunger  and  thirst ;  in  fast- 
ings often  ;  in  cold  and  naked- 
ness ;  besides  those  things  that 
are  without,  that  which  cometh 
upon  me  daily,  the  care  of  all 
the  Churches.  Who  is  weak, 
and  I  am  not  weak  ?  who  is  of- 
fended, and  I  burn  not  ?  If  I 
must  needs  glory,  I  will  glory 
of  the  things  which  concern 
mine  infirmities.  The  God 
and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  is  blessed  for 
evermore,  knoweth  that  I  lie 
not. 


The  Gosfiel.  St.  Luke  viii.  4; 

WHEN  much  people  were 
gathered  together,  and 


QUINQUACESLMA  SUNDAY. 


7> 


were  come  to  him  out  of every 
city,   he  spake  by  a  parable : 
A  sower  went  out  to  sow  hit- 
seed  ;    and  as  he  sowed,  some 
fell  by  the  way  side.,  and  it  was 
trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of 
the  air  devoured  it ;   and  some 
fell  upon  a  rock,  and  as  soon  as 
it  was  sprung  up  it  withered 
away,  because  it  lacked  mois- 
ture ;  and  some   fell  among 
thorns,   and  the  thorns  sprang 
up  with  it,  and  choaked  it ;  and 
other  fell  on  good  ground,  and 
sprang  up   and  bare  fruit  an 
hundred-fold.     And  when  he 
had  said  these  things,  he  cried. 
He  that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let 
him  hear.     And  his  disciples 
asked     him,     saying,     What 
might  this  parable  be  ?  And  he 
said,  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  king- 
dom of  God  :   but  to  others  in 
parables  ;    that    seeing   they 
might  not  see, and  hearing  they 
might  not  understand.     Now 
the  parable  is  this  :    The  seed 
is  the  word  of  God.  Those  by 
the  wayside  are  they  that  hear; 
then    cometh    the  devil,   and 
taketh  away  the  word  out  of 
their  hearts,  lest  they  should 
believe  and  be  saved.     They 
on  the  rock  are  they,   which, 
when  they  hear,  receive   the 
word  with  joy  ;  and  these  have 
no  root,  which  for  a  while  be 
lieve,  and  in  time  of  temptation 
fall  away.    And  that  which  fell 
among  thorns  are  they,  which 
when    they    have    heard,   go 
forth,   and  are   choaked  with 
cares,   and   riches,    and  plea- 
sures of  this  life,  and  bring  no 
fruit  to  perfection.    But  that 


on  the  good  ground  are  they, 
which,  in  an  honest  and  good 
heart,  having  heard  the  word, 
keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit 
with  patience. 


The  Sunday  called  Quinquage- 
shna,  or  the  next  Sunday  be* 
fore  Lent. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  hast  taught 
us  that  all  our  doings  with- 
out charity  are  nothing  worth  ; 
send  thy  Holy  Ghost,  and  pour 
into  our  hearts  that  most  ex- 
cellent gift  of  charity,  the  very 
bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  vir- 
tues ;  without  which,  whoso- 
ever liveth  is  counted  dead  be- 
fore thee  :  Grant  this  for  thine 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Ainen. 


The  Epistle.   1  Cor.  xhi.  1; 

THOUGH  I  speak  with  the 
tongues  of  men  and  of 
angels,  and  have  not  charity, 
I  am  become  as  sounding  brass 
or  a  tinkling  cymbal :  And 
though  I  have  the  gift  of  pro- 
phecy, and  understand  all  mys- 
teries, and  all  knowledge  ;  and 
though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that 
I  could  remove  mountains,  and 
have  not  charity,  I  am  nothing. 
And  though  1  bestow  all  my 
goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and 
though  I  give  my  body  to  be 
burned,  and  have  not  charity, 
it  profiteth  me  nothing.  Cha- 
rity suffereth  long,  and  is  kind; 
charity  envieth  not ;  charity 
vaunteth  not  itself;  is  not  puf- 
fed up  ;  doth  not  behave  itself 
unseemly  }    seeketh    not  her 


10 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 


own;  is  not  easily  provoked  ;'knew  they  the  things  which 
thinketh  no  evil ;  rejoiceth  not  were  spoken.    And  it  came  to 

pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh 
unto  Jericho,  a  certain  blind 
man  sat  by  the  way-side  beg- 
ging ;  and  hearing  the  multi- 
tude pass  by,  he  asked  what  it 
meant.  And  they  told  him,  that 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by. 
\nd  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus, 
thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 
on  me.  And  they  which  went 
before  rebuked  him,  that  he 
should  hold  his  peace  ;  but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou 
Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on 
me.  And  Jesus  stood,  and 
commanded  him  to  be  brought 
unto  him  ;  and  when  he  was 
come  near,  he  asked  him,  say- 
ing, What  wilt  thou  that  I 
should  do  unto  thee  ?  And  he 
said,  Lord,  that  I  may  receive 
my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Receive  thy  sight ;  thy 
faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  im- 
mediately he  received  his  sight, 
and  followed  him,  glorifying 
God  :  and  all  the  people,  when 
they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto 
God. 


in  iniquity) but  rejoiceth  in  the 
truth  ;  beareth  all  things,  be- 
lieveth  all  things,  hopeth  ali 
things,  endureth  all  things. 
Charity  never  faileth  :  but 
whether  there  be  prophecies, 
they  shall  fail ;  whether  there 
be  tongues,  they  shall  cease  , 
whether  there  be  knowledge, 
it  shall  vanish  away.  For  we 
know  in  part,  and  we  prophecy 
in  part.  But  when  that  which 
is  perfect  is  come,  then  that 
which  is  in  part  shall  be  done 
away.  When  I  was  a  child,  I 
spake  as  a  child,  I  understood 
as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child  ; 
but  when  I  became  a  man,  I 
put  away  childish  things.  For 
now  we  see  through  a  glass 
darkly  ;  but  then  face  to  face  : 
now  I  know  in  part ;  but  then 
shall  I  know  even  as  also  I  am 
known.  And  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  charity,  these  three  ;  but 
the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  9h 

THEN  Jesus  took  unto  him 
the  twelve,  and  said  unto 
them,  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Je- 
rusalem, and  all  things  that  are 
written  by  the  prophets  con 
cerning  the  Son  of  man  shall 
be  accomplished.  For  he  shall 
be  delivered  unto  the  Gentiles, 
and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spite- 
fully entreated,  and  spitted  on  : 
And  they  shall  scourge  him, 
and  put  him  to  death ;  and  the 
third  day  he  shall  rise  again 
And  they  understood  none  of 
these  things  :   and  this  saying 


The  Jirst  Day  of  Lent,  com" 
vionhj  called  j4sh-lVednes~ 
day. 

Tlie  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who  hatest  no- 
thing that  thou  hast  made,  and 
dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those 
who  are  penitent ;  create  and 
make  in  us  new  and  contrite 
hearts,  that   we,   worthily   la- 


menting our  sins  and  acknow- 
was   hid  from  tfiem,  neitherjledging  our  wretchedness,  may 


ASH-WEDNESDAY. 


8: 


•btain  of  thee,  the  God  of  all 
mercy  perfect  remission  and 
forgiveness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

"I  This  Collect  is  to  be  read 
every  day  in  Lent,  after 
the  Collect  appointed for  tin 
day. 

5  At  Morning  Prayer,  the 
Litany  being  ended,  shall  bi 
said  the  following  Prayers 
immediately  before  the  ge- 
neral Thanksgiving. 

O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
mercifully  hearour  prayers  • 
and  spare  all  those  who  confess 
their  sins  unto  thee  ;  that  thev. 
whose  consciences  by  sin  art 
accused,  by  thy  merciful  par- 
don may  be  absolved  through 
Christ  our  Lod.    Amen. 

O  MOST  mighty  God,  and 
merciful  Father,  who  h  si 
compassion  upon  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made  ;  who  wouldest  not  tht 
death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  should  turn  from  Ir 
sin,  and  be  saved;  mercifully 
forgive  us  our  trespasses  ;  re- 
ceive and  comfort  us.  who  arc 
grieved  and  wearied  with  th( 
burden  of  our  sins.  Thy  pro- 
perty is  always  to  have  mercy ; 
to  thee  only  it  appertained  to 
forgive  sins  :  spare  us  there- 
fore, good  Lord,  spare  thy  peo- 
ple, whom  thou  hast  redeemed : 
enter  not  into  judgment  with 
thy  servants,  who  are  vile 
earth,  and  miserable  sinners  ; 
but  so  turn  thine  anger  from  us. 
who  meekly  acknowledge  our 
vileness,  and  truly  repent  us  of 


our  faults  ;  and  so  make  haste 
to  help  us  in  this  world,  that 
we  may  ever  live  with  thee  in 
the  world  to  come,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

K  Then  shall  the  People  say  this 
that  folloiveth,  after  the 
Minister. 

TURN  thou  us  O  good  Lord 
and  so  shall  we  be  turned. 
Re  favourable,  O  Lord,  be  fa- 
\ourable  to  thy  people,  who 
turn  to  thee  in  weeping,  fasting 
and  praying.  For  thou  art  a 
merciful  God,  full  of  compas- 
sion, long-suffering,  and  of 
great  pity.  Thou  sparest  when 
we  deserve  punishment,  and  in 
thy  wrath  thinkest  upon  mer- 
cy. Spare  thy  people,  eood 
Lord,  spare  them  ;  and  let  not 
thine  heritage  be  brought  to 
confusion.  Hear  us.  O  I  ord, 
or  thy  mercy  is  great ;  and  al- 
ter the  multitude  of  thy  mer- 
cies look  upon  us,  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  thy 
blessed  son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord-  Amen, 

For  the  Epistle.  Joel  ii.  12. 

TURN  ye  even  to  me,  saith 
the  Lord,  with  all  your 
heart;  and  with  fasting,  and 
with  weeping,  and  with  mourn- 
ing. And  rend  your  heart,  and 
not  your  garments,  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord  your  God  :  for 
he  is  gracious  and  merciful, 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of 
the  evil.  Who  knoweth  if  he 
will  return,  and  repent,  and 
leave  a  blessing  behind  him, 
even  a  meat-offering  and  a 
drink-offering  unto  the  Lord 


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THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


your  God  ?  Blow  the  trumpet 
in  Zion,  sanctify  a  fast,  call  a 
solemn  assembly,  gather  the 
people,  sanctify  the  congrega- 
tion, assemble  the  elders,  ga 
ther  the  children  and  those  that 
suck  the  breasts  ;  let  the  bride- 
groom go  forth  of  his  chamber, 
and  the  bride  out  of  her  closet 
let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of 
the  Lord,  weep  between  the 
porch  and  the  altar,  and  let 
them  say,  Spare  thy  people,  O 
Lord,  and  give  not  thine  herit 
age  to  reproach,  that  the  hea- 
then should  rule  over  them 
wherefore  should  they  say 
among  the  people,  Where  is 
their  God. 

The   Gos/iel.  St.  Matt.  vi.   16 

"HEN  ye  fast,  be  not  as 
the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad 
eountenance:  for  they  disfigure 
their  faces,  that  they  may  ap- 
pear unto  men  to  fast.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  they  have  their 
reward.  But  thou,  when  thou 
fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and 
wash  thy  face,  that  thou  appear 
not  unto  men  to  fast,  but  unto 
thy  Father  which  is  in  secret ; 
and  thy  Father  which  seeth  in 
secret,  shall  reward  thee  open- 
ly. Lay  not  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  upon  earth,  where 
moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and 
where  thieves  break  through 
and  steal :  But  lay  up  for  your- 
selves treasures  in  heaven, 
where  neither  moth  nor  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves 
do  not  break  through  nor 
steal :  For  where  your  treasure 
is,  there  will  your  heart  be 
also. 


The  First  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 

OLORD,  who  for  our  sake 
didst  fast  forty  days  and 
forty  nights  ;  give  us  grace  to 
use  such  abstinence,  that  our 
flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spi- 
rit, we  may  ever  obey  thy 
godly  motions  in  righteousness 
and  true  holiness,  to  thy  hon- 
our and  glory,  who  livest  and 
reignest  with  the  Father  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  Godj 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor,  vi.  I. 

E  then  as  workers  toge- 
ther with  him,  beseech 
you  also,  that  ye  receive  not  the 
grace  of  God  in  vain  :  (For  he 
saith  I  have  heard  thee  in  a 
time  accepted,  and  in  the  day 
of  salvation  have  I  succoured 
thee  :  behold,  now  is  the  accept 
ed  time :  behold,  now  is  the  day 
of  salvation)  giving  no  offence 
in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry 
be  not  blamed ;  but  in  all  things 
approving  ourselves  as  the  mi- 
nisters of  God,  in  much  pati- 
ence, in  afflictions,  in  necessi- 
ties, in  distresses,  in  stripes,  in 
imprisonments,  in  tumults,  in 
labours,  in  watchings,  in  fast- 
ings ;  by  pureness,  by  know- 
ledge, by  long-suffering,  by 
kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
by  love  unfeigned,  by  the  word 
of  truth,  by  the  power  of  Gocl, 
by  the  armour  of  righteousness 
on  the  right  hand  and  on  the 
left;  by  honour  and  dishonour, 
by  evil  report  and  good  report ; 
as  deceivers,  and  yet  true  ;  as 
unknown,  and  yet  well  known  ; 
ias  dying,  and  behold  we  live  j 


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as  chastened,  and  not  killed  ; 
as  sorrowful,  yet  always  rejoic- 
ing ;  as  poor,  yet  making  many 
rich  ;  as  having  nothing,  and 
yet  possessing  all  things. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Mat.  iv.    I- 

THEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of 
the  spirit  into  the  wilde1" 
ness,  to  be  tempted  of  the  devi  ' 
And  when  he  had  fasted  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  he  was 
afterward  an  hungered.     And 


God,  and  him  only  shalt  thou 
serve.  Then  the  devil  leaveth 
him,  and  behold,  angels  came 
and  ministered  unto  him. 


The  Second  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 


DOUGHTY  God,  who  seest 
that  we  have  no    power  of 

ourselves    to  help  ourselves  ; 

keep  us  both  outwardly  in  our 

bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our 
when  the  tempter  came  to  himJsouls ;  that  we  maybe  defended 
he  said,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  from  all  adversities  which  may 


God,    command     that    these 
stones  be  made  bread.  But  he 
answered  and  said,  It  is  writ- 
ten, Man  shall  not  live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  every  word  that 
proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of 
God.     Then  the  devil  taketh 
him  up  into  the  holy  city,  and 
setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the 
temple,  and  saith  unto  him,  If 
thou  be  the  son  of  God,  cast 
thyself  down  ;  for  it  is  written, 
He  shall  give  his  angels  charge 
concerning  thee  ;  and  in  their 
hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up, 
lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy 
foot    against   a   stone.     Jesus 
said  unto  him,  It   is   written 
again,  Thou  shalt  not  tempt 
the  Lord  thy  God.     Again  the 
devil    taketh  him  up  into  an 
exceeding  high  mountain,  and 
showeth  him  all  the  kingdoms 
of  tjie  world,  and  the  glory  of 
them  ;  and  saith  unto  him,  all 
these  things  will  I  give   thee, 
if  thou  wilt  full  down  and  wor 
ship   me.     Then    saith  Jesus 
unto  him,  Get  thee  hence.  Sa- 
tan ;    for    its    written,    Thou 
sludt   worship  the   Lord   thy 


happen  to  the  body,  and  from 
all  evil  thoughts  which  may 
assault  and  hurt  the  soul, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle,     i  Thess.  iv.  I. 

E  beseech  you,  brethren, 
and  exhort  you  by  the 
Lord  Jesus,  that  as  ye  have 
received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to 
walk,  and  to  please  God,  so 
ve  would  abound  more  and 
yiore.  For  ye  know  what 
commandments  we  gave  you 
by  the  Lord  Jesus.  For  this 
is  the  will  of  God,  even  your 
notification,  that  ye  should 
abstain  from  fornication  ;  that 
every  one  of  you  should  know- 
how  to  possess  his  vessel  in 
sanctification  and  honour  ;  not 
in  the  lust  of  concupiscence, 
even  as  the  Gentiles  which 
know  not  God  :  that  no  man 
go  beyond  and  defraud  his 
brother  in  any  matter;  because 
that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger 
of  all  such,  as  we  also  have 
forewarned  you  and  testified, 
For  God  hath  not  called  us  unto 


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THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness." 
He  therefore  that  despiseth, 
despiseth  not  man,  but  God. 
who  harli  also  given  unto  us 
his  Holy  spirit. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matt.  xv.  21. 

TESUS  went  thence,  and  de> 


parted  into  the  coasts    of  anu  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also 


hand  of  thy  Majesty,  to  be  our 
defence  against  all  our  ene- 
mies, through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen 

The  Efiistle.     Ephes.  v.  1. 

BE  ye    therefore    followers 
oi  God,  as  dear  children  ; 


Tyre  a  ml  Sidon.  And  behold, 
a  woman  of  Canaan  came  out 
of  the  same  coasts,  and  cried 
unto  him.  saying,  Have  mercy 
on  me,  O  Lord,  thou  Son  of 
David  :  my  daughter  is  griev- 
ously vexed  with  a  devil. 
But  he  answered  her  not  a 
word.  And  his  disciples  came 
and  besought  him,  saying,  Send 
her  away  ;  for  she  crietii  after 
us.  But  he  answered  and  said. 
I  am  not  sent  but  unto  the  lost 
sheep  of  the  house  of  Israel. 
Then  came  she  and  worship- 
ped him,  saying,  Lord,  help 
me.  But  he  answered  and 
said,  It  is  not  meet  to  take  the 
children's  bread,  and  to  cast  il 
to  dogs.  And  she  said,  Truth, 
Lord  ;  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the 
crumbs  which  fall  from  their 
master's  table.  Then  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  her. 
O  woman,  great  is  thy  faith  : 
be  it  unto  thee  even  as  thou 
wilt.  And  her  daughter  was 
made  whole  from  that  very 
hour. 


hath  loved  us,  and  hath  given 
himself  for  us,  an  offering  and 
a  sacrifice  to  God,  for  a  sweet 
smelling  savour.  But  fornica- 
tion and  all  uncleannesss,  or 
covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once 
named  amongst  you,  as  be- 
cometh  saints  ;  neither  filthi- 
ness,  no  foolish  talking,  nor 
jesting,  which  are  not  conve- 
nient ;  but  rather  giving  of 
thanks.  For  this  ye  know, 
that  no  whoremonger,  nor  un- 
clean person,  nor  covetous 
man,  who  is  an  idolater,  hath 
any  inheritance  in  the  kingdom 
of  Christ,  and  of  God.  Let 
no  man  deceive  you  with  vain 
words:  for  because  of  these 
things  cometh  the  wrath  of 
God  upon  the  children  of  dis- 
obedience. Be  not  ye  there- 
fore partakers  with  them  ;  for 
ye  were  sometimes  darkness, 
but  now  are    ye   light   in  the 


The  Third  Sunday  in  Lent. 
The  Collect. 

\\7E  beseech  thee,  Almighty 

'  *  God,  look  upon  the  hearty 

desires  of  thy  humble  servants. 

and    stretch    forth    the  right 


Lord:  walk  as  children  of  light; 
vFor  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is 
in  all  goodness,  and  righteous- 
ness, and  truth)  proving  what 
is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord. 
\nd  have  no  fellowship  with 
the  unfruitful  works  of  dark- 
ness, but  rather  reprove  them. 
For  it  is  a  shame  even  to  speak 
of  those  thinks  which  are 
lone  of  them  in  secret. — 
But  all  tilings    that   are    re- 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


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proved,  are  made  manifest 
by  the  light  ;  for  whatsoever 
cloth  make  manifest,  is  light. 
Wherefore  he  saith,  Awake, 
thou  that  sleepest,  and  arise 
from  the  dead,  and  Christ 
shall  give  thee  light. 

The  Gospel  St.  Luke  xi.  14. 


me,  scattereth.  When  the  un- 
clean spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry- 
places,  seeking  rest ;  and  find- 
ing none,  he  saith,  I  will  return 
unto  my  house  whence  I  came 
out.  And  when  he  cometh, 
he  findeth  it  swept  and  gar- 


JESUS  was  casting  out  a  de- 
vil, and  it  was  dumb.  And 
it  came  to  pass,  when  the  de- 
vil was  gone  out,  the  dumb 
spake  ;  and  the  people  won- 
dered. But  some  of  them  said, 
he  casteth  out  devils  through 
Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the  de- 
vils. And  others  tempting 
him,  sought  of  him  a  sign  from 
heaven.  But  he  knowing  then 
thoughts, said  unto  them,E very 
kingdom  divided  against  itself. 
is  brought  to  desolation  ;  and 
a  house  divided  against  a  house, 
falleth.  If  Satan  also  be  di- 
vided against  himself,  how 
shall  his  kingdom  stand  ?  be- 
cause ye  say  that  I  cast  out 
devils  through  Beelzebub.  And 
if  I  by  Beelzebub  cast  out  de- 
vils, by  whom  do  your  sons 
cast  them  out  ?  therefore  shall 
they  be  your  judges.  But  if  I 
with  the  finger  of  God  cast  cut 
devils,  no  doubt  the  kingdom 
of  God  is  come  upon  you. 
When  a  strong  man  armed 
keepeth  his  palace,  his  goods 
are  in  peace  ;  but  when 
stronger  than  he  shall  come 
upon  him  and  overcome  Lim, 
he  taketh  from  him  all  his  ar 


nished.  Then  goeth  he,  and 
taketh  to  him  seven  other 
spirits  more  wicked  than  him- 
self, and  they  enter  in,  and 
dwell  there;  and  the  last  state 
of  that  man  is  worse  than  the 
first.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
as  he  spake  these  things,  a 
certain  woman  of  the  company 
lift  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto 
him,  Blessed  is  the  womb  that 
bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which 
thou  hast  sucked.  But  he  said, 
Yea,  rather  blessed  are  they 
that  hear  the  word  of  God, 
and  keep  it. 


The  Fourth  Sunday  in  Lent, 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do  wor- 
thily deserve  to  be  punished, 
by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace 
may  mercifully  be  relieved, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  21. 

TELL  me,  ye  that  desire 
to  be  under  the  law,  do 
ye  not  hear  the  law  ?  For  it  is 
written  that  Abraham  had  two 


mour  wherein  he  trusted,  and  i  sons,  the  one  by  a  bond-maid, 
divideth  his  spoils.  He  that  is  the  other   by  a 
not  with   me,  is   against  me  ;IBut  he  who 
and  he  that  gathereth  not  with! woman 

H 


free-woman, 
was  of  the  bond- 
was    born   after   the 


93 


THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


flesh ;  but  he  of  the  free-wo- 
mart  was  by  promise.  Which 
things  are  an  allegory  :  for 
these  are  the  two  covenants  : 
the  one  from  Mount  Sinai 
which  gendercth  to  bondage, 
which  is  Agar.  For  this  Agar 
is  Mount  Sinai  in  Arabia,  and 
answ,ereth  to  Jerusalem  which 
now  is,  and  is  in  bondage  with 
her  children.  But  Jerusalem 
which  is  above,  is  free  ;  which 
is  the  mother  of  us  all.  For 
it  is  written,  Rejoice,  thou  bar- 
ren that  bearest  not ;  break 
forth  and  cry,  thou  that  tra- 
vailest  not :  for  the  desolate 
hath  many  more  children  than 
she  which  hath  an  husband. 
Now  we,  brethren,  as  Isaac 
was,  are  the  children  of  pro- 
mise, But  as  then,  he  that 
was  born  after  the  flesh  per 
secuted  him  that  was  born 
after  the  spirit ;  even  so  as  it  is 
now*  Nevertheless,  what  saith 
the  Scripture  ?  Cast  out  the 
bond-woman  and  her  son  ;  for 
the  son  of  the  bond-woman 
shall  not  be  heir  with  the  son 
of  the  free-woman.  So  then, 
brethren,  we  are  no  children 
of  the  bond-woman,  but  of  the 
free. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  vi.  1. 

JESUS  went  over  the  sea  of 
Galilee,  which  is  the  sea 
of  Tiberias.  And  a  great  mul- 
titude followed  him,  because 
they  saw  his  miracles  which 
he  did  on  them  that  were  dis- 
eased. And  Jesus  went  up 
into  a  mountain,  and  there  he 


sat  with  his   diciples.      And  come  into  the  world. 


the  passover,    a  feast  of  the* 
Jews,  was  nigh.  When  Jesus 
then  lift  up  his  eyes,  and  saw 
great  company  come  unto 
aim,    he   saith    unto     Philip, 
Whence  shall  we  buy  bread, 
that  these  may  eat  ?  (And  this 
he  said  to  prove  him  ;  for  he 
himself  knew  what  he  would 
do.)     Philip    answered     him, 
Two  hundred  penny-worth  of 
bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them, 
that  every   one  of  them  may- 
take  a  little.     One  of  his  dis- 
ciples, Andrew,  Simon  Peter's 
brother,  saith  unto  him,  Theie 
is  a  lad  here  which  hath    five 
barley  loaves,   and   two  small 
fishes  ;    but    what   are    they, 
among  so  many  ?     And  Jesus 
said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the   place.      So  the  men  sat. 
down,    in  number  about  five 
thousand.   And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he   distributed   to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down,  and 
likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much 
as  they  would.      When  they 
were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  frag-* 
ments   that  remain,    that  no- 
thing be  lost.     Therefore  they 
gathered  them    together,  and 
filled  twelve  baskets  with  the 
fragments   of  the   five  barley 
loaves,    which  remained  over 
and  above  unto  them  that  had 
eaten.  Then  those  men,  when 
they  had  seen  the  miracle  that 
Jesus  did,  said,  This  is  of  a 
truth  that  prophet  that  should 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 


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The  Fifth  Sunday  in  Lent. 

The  Collect. 
E  beseech  thee,  Al 
mighty  God,  mercifully 
to  look  upon  thy  people  ;  that 
by  thy  great  goodness  they 
may  be  governed  and  preser- 
ved evermore,  both  in  body 
and  soul,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

TheEfiistle.    Heb.  ix.  11. 

CHRIST  being  come  an 
high  priest  of  good  things 
to  come,  by  a  greater  and 
more  perfect  tabernacle,  not 
made  with  hands  ;  that  is  to 
say  not  of  this  building  ;  nei- 
ther by  the  blood  of  goats  and 
calves  ;  but  by  his  own  blood 
he  entered  in  once  into  the 
holy  place,  having  obtained 
eternal  redemption  for  us.  For 
if  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of 
goats,  and  the  ashes  of  an 
heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean, 
sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of 
the  flesh  ;  hew  much  more 
shall  the  blood  of  Christ,  who- 
through  the  eternal  Spirit,  of- 
fered himself  without  spot  to 
God,  purge  your  conscience 
from  dead  works  to  serve  the 
living  God  ?  And  for  this  cause 
he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new 
Testament,  that  by  means  of 
death,  for  the  redemption  of 
the  transgressions  that  were 
under  the  first  Testament, 
they  which  are  called  might 
receive  the  promise  of  eternal 
inheritance. 
The  Gos/iel.  St.  John   viiL.46 

JESUS  said,    Which  of  you 
convinceth  me  of  sin  ?  And 
ijf  I  say  the  truth,  why  do  ye 


not  believe  me  ?  He  that  is  of 
God,  heareth  God's  words ; 
ye  therefore  hear  them  not, 
because  ye  are  not  of  God. 
Then  answered  the  Jews,  and 
said  unto  him,  Say  we  not  well, 
that  thou  art  a  Samaritan,  and 
hast  a  devil  ?  Jesus  answered, 
I  have  not  a  devil :  but  I  ho- 
nour my  father,  and  ye  do  dis- 
honour me.  And  I  seek  not 
mine  own  glory  :  there  is  one 
that  seeketh  and  judgeth.  Ve- 
rily, verily,  I  say  unto  you,  If 
a  man  keep  my  saying,  he 
shall  never  see  death.  Then 
said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Now 
we  know  that  thou  hast  a  de- 
vil :  Abraham  is  dead,  and  the 
prophets  ;  and  thou  say  est,  if 
a  man  keep  my  saying,  he 
shall  never  taste  of  death. 
Art  thou  greater  than  our 
father  Abraham,  which  is 
dead  ?  and  the  prophets  are 
dead  :  whom  makest  thou  thy- 
self? Jesus  answered,  If  I  ho- 
nour myself  my  honour  is  no- 
thing ;  it  is  my  Father  that  ho- 
noureth  me,  of  whom  ye  say, 
that  he  is  your  God  :  yet  ye 
have  not  known  him  ;  but  I 
know  him  :  and  if  I  should  say 
I  know  him  not.  I  shall  be  a 
liar  like  unto  you  ;  but  I  know 
him,  and  keep  his  saying. 
Your  father  Abraham  rejoiced 
to  see  my  day,  and  he  saw  it, 
and  was  glad  Then  said  the 
Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art  not 
yet  fifty,  years  old,  and  hast 
thou  seen  Abraham  r  Jesus 
said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily, 
I  say  unto  you^  before  Abra- 
ham was,  I  am.  Then  took 
jthey  up  stones  to  cast  at  him » 


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but   Jesus  hid    himself,    and 
went  out  of  the  temple. 


The  Sunday  next  before 
Easter. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who,  of  thy  ten- 
der love  towards  mankind,  hast 
sent  thy  son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our 
flesh,  and  to  suffer  death  upon 
the  cross,  that  all  mankind 
should  follow  the  example  of 
his  great  humility  ;  mercifully 
grant  that  we  may  both  follow 
the  example  of  his  patience, 
and  also  be  made  partakers  of 
his  resurrection,  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen% 

The  Efiistle.  Phil.  ii.  5. 

LET  this  mind  be  in  you 
which  was  also  in  Christ 
Jesus  :  who  being  in  the  form 
of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery 
to  be  equal  with  God  ;  but 
made  himself  of  no  reputation, 
and  took  upon  him  the  form  of 
a  servant,  and  was  made  in 
the  likeness  of  men :  and  being 
found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  he 
humbled  himself,  and  became 
obedient  unto  death,  even  the 
death  of  the  cross.  Where- 
fore God  also  hath  highly  ex- 
alted him,  and  given  him  a 
Name  which  is  above  every 
name  ;  that  at  the  name  of 
Jesus  every  knee  should  boAV  : 
of  things  in  heaven,  and  thingsfthe 
in  earth,  and  things  under  the 
earth  ;  and  that  every  tongue 
should  confess  that  Jesus  Christ 


is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father. 

The  GosjuL  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  1. 

"tlTHEN  the  morning  was 
come,  all  the  chief  priests 
and  elders  of  the  people  took 
counsel  against  Jesus  to  put 
him  to  death.  And  when  they 
had  bound  him,  they  led  him 
away,  and  delivered  him  to 
Pontius  Pilate  the  governor. 
Then  Judas,  who  had  betrayed 
him,  when  he  saw  that  he  was 
condemned,  repented  himself, 
and  brought  again  the  thirty 
pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief 
priests  and  elders,  saying,  I 
have  sinned,  in  that  I  have 
betrayed  the  innocent  blood. 
And  they  said,  What  is  that 
to  us  ?  see  thou  to  that.  And 
he  cast  down  the  pieces  of 
silver  in  the  temple,  and  de- 
parted, and  went  and  hanged 
himself.  And  the  chief  priests 
took  the  silver  pieces,  and  said, 
It  is  not  lawful  for  to  put  them 
into  the  treasury,  because  it  is 
the  price  of  blood.  And  they 
took  counsel,  and  bought  with 
them  the  potters  field  to  bury 
strangers  in.  Wherefore  that 
field  was  called,  The  field  of 
blood,  unto  this  day.  (Then, 
was  fulfilled  that  which  was 
spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet, 
saying,  And  they  took  the 
thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the 
price  of  him  that  was  valued,, 
whom  they  of  the  children  of 
Israel  did  value,  and  gave 
m  for  the  potters  field,  as 
the  Lord  appointed  me.)  And 
Jesus  stood  before  the  govern- 
or ;  and  the   governor  asketf 


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him,  saying,  Art  thou  theling,  Let  him  be  crucified. 
King  of  the  Jews  ?  And  Jesusj  W  hen  Pilate  saw  that  hecoalcl 
said  unto  him,  Thou  sayest. .prevail  nothing,  but  that  ra- 
And  when  he  was  accused  ofjther  a  tumult  was  made,  he 
the  chief  priests  and  elders.  I  took  water,  and  washed  his 
he  answered  nothing.  Then  hands  before  the  multitude, 
saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest  saying,  1  am  innocent  of  the 
thou  not  how  many  things  they  |blood  of  this  just  person  :  see 
witness  against  thee  ?  and  helve  to  it.  Then  answered  all 
answered  him  to  never  a  word,|the  people,  and  said,  His  blood 
insomuch  that  the  governor'be  on  us,  and  on  our  children, 
marvelled  greatly.  Now  at! Then  released  he  Barabbas 
that  feast  the  governor  was  'unto  them  :  and  when  he  had 
wont  to  release  unto  the  people iscourged  Jesus,  he  delivered 
a  prisoner  whom  they  wTouid.  him  to  be  crucified.  Then  the 
And  they  had  then  a  nota-  soldiers  of  the  governor  took 
ble  prisoner,  called  Barabbas   Jesus  into  the  common-hall,  and 


Therefore,  when  they  were 
gathered  together,  Pilate  said 
unto  them,  whom  will  ye  that 
I  release  unto  you  ?  Barabbas, 
or  Jesus  which  is  called 
Christ  ?  For  he  knew  that  for 
envy  they  had  delivered  him. 
When  he  was  set  down  on  the 
judgment-seat,  his  wife  sent 
unto  him,  saying,  Have  thou 
nothing  to  do  with  that  just 
man  ;  for  I  have  suffered 
many  things  this  day  in  a 
dream  because  of  him.  But 
the  chief  priests  and  elders 
persuaded  the  multitude  th  t 
they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and 
destroy  Jesus.  The  governor 
answered  and  said  unto  them. 
"Whether  of  the  twain  will  ye 
that  I  release  unto  you  ?  The) 
said,  Barabbas.  Pilate  saitfc 
unto  them,  What  shall  I  d< 
then  with  Jems,  which  is  c  :]• 
ed  Christ  ?  They  all  say  unte 
him.  Let  him  be  crucified 
An'i  the  governoi  said.  Why 
wna'  evil  hath  he  done  ?  B-* 
ti^ey  cried  out  the  more,  say- 


^athered  unto  him  the  whole 
band  of  soldiers.  And  they 
stripped  him,  and  put  on  him 
a  scarlet  robe.  And  when  they 
had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns, 
they  put  it  upon  ins  head,  and 
a  reed  in  his  right  hand  ;  and 
they  bowed  the  knee  before 
him,  and  mocked  him,  saying, 
Hail,  Ring  of  the  JewTs  1  And 
they  spit  upon  him,  and  took 
the  reed  and  smote  him  on  the 
head.  And  after  that  they  had 
mocked  him,  they  took  the 
robe  off  from  him,  and  put  his 
&wn  raiment  on  him,  and  led 
bhn  away  to  crucify  him.  And 
as  they  came  out,  they  found 
i  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon  by 
name  ;  him  they  compelled  to 
bear  his  cross;  And  when 
they  w7ere  come  unto  a  place 
;  died  Golgotha,  that  is  to  say, 
i  place  of  a  skull,    they  gavq 

m  vinegar  to  drink  mingled 
vith    gall  ;  and  when  he    had 

^ted  thereof,  he  would  nqt 
>k.  A  -d  they  crucified  him, 

d  parted  his  garments,  cast- 


H2 


9Q 


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iftg  lots  :  that  it  might  be  ful- 
filled, which  was  spoken  bj 
the  prophet,  They  parted  my 
garments  among  them,  and 
upon  my  vesture  did  they  cast 
lots.  And  sitting  down,  they 
watched  him  there  ;  and  sei 
up  over  his  head  his  accusa- 
tion written,  THIS  IS  JESUS 
THE  KING  OFTHE  JEWS 
Then  were  there  two  thieves 
crucified  with  him  ;  one  on  the 
right  hand  and  another  on  the 
left.  And  they  that  passed  by 
reviled  him,  wagging  then 
heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that 
destroyest  the  temple,  and 
buildest  it  in  three  days,  save 
thyself:  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  come  down  from  the 
cross.  Likewise  also  the  chief 
priests,  mocking  him,  with  the 
scribes  and  elders,  said,  He 
saved  others,  himself  he    can- 


ran,  and  took  a  spunge,  and 
rilled  it  with  vinegur,  and  put 
it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to 
drink.  The  rest  said,  Let  be, 
let  us  see  whether  Elias  will 
come  to  save  him.  Jesus, 
when  he  had  cried  again  with 
a  loud  voice,  yielded  up  the 
ghost.  And  behold,  the  vail 
of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
twain,  from  the  top  to  the  bot- 
tom ;  and  the  earth  did  quake, 
and  the  rocks  rent ;  and  the 
graves  were  opened ;  and 
many  bodies  of  saints  which 
slept  arose,  and  came  out  of 
the  graves  after  his  resurrec- 
tion, and  went  into  the  holy 
city,  and  appeared  unto  many. 
Xow  when  the  Centurion,  and 
they  that  were  with  him 
watching  Jesus,  saw  the  earth- 
quake, and  these  things  that 
were  done,  they  feared  greatly, 
not  save:  If  he  be  the  Kingoflsaying,   Truly   this    was   the 


'  Israel,  let  him  now  come  down 
from  the  cross,  and  we  will 
believe  him.  He  trusted  in 
God  ;  let  him  deliver  him  now. 
if  he  will  have  him  :  for  he 
said,  I  am  the  Son  of  God. 
The  thieves  also  which  were 
crucified  with  him,  cast  the 
same  in  his  teeth.  Now  from 
the  sixth  hour  there  was  dark- 
ness over  all  the  land,  unto  the 
ninth  hour.  And  about  the 
ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saying,  £&",  Eli. 
lama  sabachthani?  that  is  to 
say,  My  God,  my  God,  why 
hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  Some 
of  them  that  stood  there, 
when  they  heard  that,  said. 
This   man   calleth    for  Elias. 


Son  of  God. 


Monday  before  Matter. 
For  the  Epistle.  Isaiah  lxiii.  1. 
TXTHO  is  this  that  cometh 
from  Edom,  with  dyed 
garments  from  Bozrah  ?  this 
that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel, 
travelling  in  the  greatness  of 
his  strength  ?  I  that  speak  in 
righteousness,  mighty  to  save. 
Wherefore  art  thou  red  in 
thine  apparel,  and  thy  gar- 
ments like  him  that  treadeth 
in  the  wine  fat  ?  I  have  trod- 
den the  wine-press  alone,  and 
of  the  people  there  was  none 
with  me  :  for  I  will  tread 
them  in  mine  ancrer,  and  tram- 
ple them  in  my  fury,  and  their 


And  straightway  one  of  them[blood  sh?U  be  spriukkd  upoa 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


?t 


my  garments,  and  I  will  stain 
all  my  raiment.  For  the  dai 
of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart 
and  the  year  of  my  redeemed 
is  come.  And  I  looked  and 
there  was  none  to  help  ;  and  1 
wondered  that  there  was  none 
to  uphold  :  therefore  mine  own 
arm  brought  salvation  unto 
me  ;  and  my  fury  it  upheld  me. 
And  I  will  tread  down  the  peo- 
ple in  mine  anger,  and  make 
them  drunk  in  my  fury,  and 
1  will  bring  down  their  strength 
to  the  earth.  I  will  mention 
the  loving  kindnesses  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the 
Lord,  according  to  all  that  the 
Lord  hath  bestowed  on  us,  and 
the  great  goodness  towards  the 
house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath 
bestowed  on  them,  according  to 
his  mercies,  and  according  to 
the  multitude  of  his  loving- 
kindnesses.  For  he  said,  Surely 
they  are  my  people,  children 
that  will  not  lie  :  So  he  was 
their  Saviour.  In  ail  their  af- 
fliction he  was  afflicted,  and 
the  angel  of  hi?,  presence  saved 
them  :  in  his  love  and  in  his 
pity  he  redeemed  them,  and 
he  bare  them,  and  carried 
them  all  the  days  of  old. 
But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed 
his  Holy  Spirit  :  therefore  he 
was  turned  to  be  their  enemy, 
and  he  fought  against  them. 
Then  he  remembered  the 
days  of  old,  Moses  and  his 
people,  saying,  Where  is  he 
that  brought  them  up  out  of 
the  sea,  with  the  shepherd  of 
his  flock  ?  \V  here  is  he  that 
put  his  Holy  Spirit  within  him  ? 
that  led  them    by  the    right 


hand  of  Moses,  with  his  glo- 
rious aim  dividing  the  water 
before  them,  to  make  himself 
an  everlasting  Name?  '1  hat 
led  them  through  the  deep  as 
an  horse  in  the  wilderness, 
f  hat  they  should  not  stumble  ? 
As  a  beast  goeth  down  into 
the  valley,  the  spirit  of  the 
Lord  caused  him  to  rest :  so 
didst  thou  lead  thy  people,  to 
make  thyself  a  glorious  Name. 
Look  down  from  heaven,  and 
behold  from  the  habitation  of 
thy  holiness,  and  of  thy  glory  : 
Where  is  thy  zeal,  and  thy 
strength,  the  sounding  of  thy 
bowels,  and  of  thy  mercies  to- 
wards me  ?  are  they  restrain- 
ed ?  Doubtless  thou  art  our 
Father,  though  Abraham  be 
ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  ac- 
knowledge us  not ;  thou,  O 
Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Re- 
deemer, thy  name  is  from 
everlasting.  O  Lord,  why  hast 
thou  made  us  to  err  from  thy 
ways  ?  and  hardened  our  heart 
from  thy  fear  ?  Return,  for 
thy  servant's  sake,  the  tribes 
of  thine  inheritance.  The  peo- 
ple of  thy  holiness  have  pos- 
sessed it  but  a  little  while  t 
our  adversaries  have  trodden 
down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are 
thine,  thou  never  barest  rule 
over  them  ;  they  were  not 
called  by  thy  Name. 

The  GosficL     St.  Mark  xiv.  1; 

AFTER  two  days  was  the 
feast  of  the  Passover,  and 
of  unleavened  bread:  and  the 
chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
sought  how  they  miffht  take 
him  by  craft,  and  put  him  U» 


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death.  Bat  they  said,  Not  oi 
the  feast  day,  icst  there  be  an 
uproar  of  tue  people.  Ana 
being  in  Bethany,  in  the  bouse 
of  Simon  the  leper,  as  he  sal 
at  meat,  there  came  a  woman 
having  an  alabaster  box  of 
ointment  of  spikenard,  very 
precious  ;  and  she  break  the 
box,  and  poured  it  on  his 
head.  And  there  were  some 
that  had  indignation  within 
themselves,  and  said  Why 
was  this  waste  of  the  ointment 
made  ;  for  it  might  have  been 
sold  for  more  than  three  hun- 
dred pence,  and  have  been 
given  to  the  poor  ?  and  they 
murmured  against  her.  And 
Jesus  said,  Let  her  alone  ;  why 
trouble  ye  her  ?  she  hath 
wrought  a  good  work  on  me  : 
For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you 
always,  and  whensoever  ye 
will,  ye  may  do  them  good ; 
but  me  ye  have  not  always. 
She  hath  done  what  she  could  ; 
she  is  come  aforehand  to  an- 
oint my  body  to  the  burying. 
Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Where- 
soever this  Gospel  shall  be 
preached  throughout  the  whole 
world,  this  also  that  she  hath 
done  shall  be  spoken  of,  for  a 
memorial  of  her.  And  Judas 
Iscariot,  one  of  the  twelve 
went  unto  the  chief  priests,  to 
betray  him  unto  them.  And 
when  they  beard  it,  they  were 
glad,  and  promised  to  give 
him  money.  \nd  he  sought 
how  he  might  conveniently 
betray  him.  And  the  first  dai 
of  unleavened  bread,  when 
they  killed  the  passover,  his 
disciples  said  unto  him,  Whete 


wilt  thou  that  we  go  and  pre- 
pare, tr.at  thou  ma)  est  eat  the 
passover  ?     And    he    sendeth 

forth  two  of  his  disupies,  and 
saith  unto  them,  Go  ye  into 
Liie  city  ;  and  there  shall  meet 
you  a  man  bearing  a  pitcher 
of  water  :  foliow  him.  And 
wheresoever  he  shall  go  in, 
say  ye  to  the  good-man  of  the 
house,  The  master  saith, 
\\  here  is  the  guest-chamber, 
where  1  shall  eat  the  passover 
with  my  disciples  ?  And  he 
will  show  you  a  large  upper 
room  furnished  and  prepared  i 
there  make  ready  for  us. 
And  his  disciples  went  forth, 
and  came  into  the  city,  and 
found  as  he  had  said  unto 
them  :  and  they  made  ready 
the  passover.  And  in  the 
evening  he  cometh  with  the 
twelve.  And  as  they  sat  and 
did  eat,  Jesus  said,  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  one  of  you  which 
eateth  with  me  shall  betray 
me.  And  they  began  to  be 
sorrowful,  and  to  say  unto  him 
one  by  one,  Is  it  I  ?  And  an- 
other said,  Is  it  I  ?  And  he 
mswered  and  said  unto  them, 
It  is  one  of  the  twelve,  that 
.lipprth  with  me  in  the  dish. 
The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth, 
as  it  is  written  of  him  :  but 
woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the 
Son  of  man  is  betrayed  :  good 
were  it  foi  that  man  if  he  had 
never  been  born.  And  as  thty 
d  d  eat.  Jesus  look  bread-  and 
lessed.  and  brake  it.  and  gave 
to  them,  and  said.  Take,  eat : 
his  is  my  body.  And  he  took 
he  cup.  .<nd  when  he  had 
jiven  thanks,   he  gave  it  it 


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them  :  and  they  all  drank  of  ba,  Father,  all  things  are  pos- 
it. And  he  said  unto  them,  sible  unto  thee :  take  away 
This  is  my  blood  of  the  new  this  cup  from  me:  neverthe- 
Testament,  which  is  shed  fci  less,  not  what  I  will,  but  what 
many.  Verily  I  say  unto  you  thou  wilt.  And  he  cometh, 
I  will  drink  no  more  of  the  and  findeth  them  sleeping,  and 
fruit  of  the  vine  until  that  saith  unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleep- 
day  that  I  drink  it  new  in  tht  est  thou  ?  couldest  not  thou 
kingdom  of  God.  And  when  watch  one  hour?  watch  ye, 
they  had  sung  an  hymn,  they  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into 
went  out  into  the  mount  of  temptation  ;  the  spirit  truly  is 
Olives.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  ready,  but  the  flesh  is  weak, 
them,  All  ye  shall  be  offended  And  again  he  went  away,  and 
because  of  me  this  night :  for  prayed,  and  spake  the  same 
it  is  WTitten,  I  will  smite  the  words.  And  when  he  return- 
shepherd,  and  the  sheep  shall  ed  he  found  them  asleep  again 
be  scattered.  But  after  that  I  (for  their  eyes  were  heavy), 
am  risen,  I  will  go  before  yon  neither  wist  they  what  to  an- 
into  Galilee.  But  Peter  said  swer  him.  And  he  cometh 
unto  him,  Although  all  shall  the  third  time,  and  saith  unto 
be  offended,  yet  will  not  I.  ihem,  Sleep  on  now,  and  take 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Ve-  your  rest :  it  is  enough,  the 
rily  I  say  unto  thee,  that  this  hour  is  come  ;  behold,  the  Son 
day,  even  in  this  night,  before  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the 
the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shall  hands  of  sinners.  Rise  up, 
deny  me  thrice.  But  he  spake  let  us  go  ;  lo,  he  that  betrayeth 
the  more  vehemently,  If  1  me  is  at  hand.  And  immedi- 
should  die  with  thee,  I  will  ately,  while  he  yet  spake, 
not  deny  thee  in  any  wise,  cometh  Judas,  one  of  the 
Likewise  also  said  they  all  twelve,  and  with  him  a  great 
And  they  came  to  a  place  multitude,  with  swords  and 
which  was  named  Gethse-  stares,  from  the  chief  priest, 
mane  :  and  he  saith  to  his  dis-  and  the  scribes,  and  the  elders, 
ciples,  Sit  ye  here,  while  I  And  he  that  betrayed  him  had 
shall  pray.  And  he  taketh  given  them  a  token,  saying, 
with  him  Peter,  and  James,  Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that 
and  John,  and  began  to  be  sore  same  is  he  ;  take  him  and  lead 
amazed,  and  to  be  very  heavy  ;  him  away  safely.  And  as  soon 
and  saith  unto  them,  My  soul  as  he  was  come,  he  goeth 
is  exceeding  sorrowful  unto  straightway  to  him,  and  saith, 
death :  tarry  ye  here  and  Master,  Master,  and  kissed 
watch.  And  he  went  forward  him.  And  they  laid  their 
a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground,  hands  on  him,  and  took  him. 
and  prayed,  that,  if  it  were  And  one  of  them  that  stood 
possible,  t!  e  hour  might  pass  by  drew  a  sword,  and  smote 
from  him.    And  he  said,  Ab-'a  servant  of  the  high  priest, 


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MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


and  cut  off  his  ear.  And  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Are  ye  come  out  as  against  a 
thief,  with  swords  and  with 
staves,  to  take  me?  I  was 
daily  with  you  in  the  temple, 
teaching,  and  ye  took  me  not ; 
but  the  scriptures  must  be  ful- 
filled. And  they  all  forsook 
him,  and  fled.  And  there  fol- 
lowed him  a  certain  young 
man,  having  a  linen  cloth  cast 
about  his  naked  body  ;  and 
the  young  men 'laid  hold  on 
him.  And  he  left  the  linen 
cloth,  and  fled  from  them 
naked.  And  they  led  Jesus 
away  to  the  high  priest :  and 
with  him  were  assembled  all 
the  chief  priests,  and  the 
elders,  and  the  scribes.  And 
Peter  followed  him  afar  oft', 
even  into  the  palace  of  the 
high  priest :  and  he  sat  with 
the  servants,  and  warmed 
himself  at  the  fire.  And  the 
chief  priests,  and  all  the  coun- 
cil, sought  for  witness  against 
Jesus  to  put  him  to  death  ;  and 
found  none.  (For  many  bare 
false  witness  against  him,  but 
their  witness  agreed  not  to 
gether.)  And  there  arose  cer 
tain  and  bare  false  witness 
against  him,  sav'ng,  We  heard 
him  say,  I  will  destroy  this 
tern nle  that  is  made  with 
hands,  and  within  three  days 
I  will  build  another  made 
without  hands.  But  neither 
so  did  their  witness  agree  to- 
gether, \nd  the  higb  priest 
stood  up  in  the  midst,  and 
asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answer- 
est  thou  nothing  ?  what  is  it 
which    these  witness  against 


thee  ?  But  he  held  his  peace, 
and  answered  nothing.  Again 
the  high  priest  asked  him, 
and  said  unto  him,  Art  thou 
the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the 
Blessed  ?  And  Jesus  said,  I 
am:  and  ye  shall  see  the  Son 
of  man  sitting  on  the  right 
hand  of  power,  and  coming  in 
the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then 
the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes, 
and  saith,  What  need  we  any- 
further  witnesses  ?  ye  have 
heard  the  blasphemy :  what 
think  ye  ?  and  they  all  con- 
demned him  to  be  guilty  of 
death.  And  some  began  to 
spit  on  him,  and  to  cover  his 
face,  and  to  buffet  him,  and 
to  say  unto  him,  Prophesy. 
And  the  servants  did  strike 
him  with  the  palms  of  their 
hands.  And  as  Peter  was  be- 
neath in  the  palace,  there 
cometh  one  of  the  maids  of 
the  high  priest ;  and  when  she 
saw  Peter  warming  himself, 
she  looked  upon  him,  and  said, 
And  thou  also  wast  with  Jesus 
of  Nazareth.  But  he  denied, 
saying,  I  know  not,  neither 
understand  I  what  thou  say  est. 
And  he  went  out  into  the 
porch  ;  and  the  cock  crew. 
And  a  maid  saw  him  again, 
and  began  to  say  to  them  that 
stood  by,  This  is  one  of  them. 
And  he  denied  it  again.  And 
a  little  after,  they  that  stood 
by  said  again  to  Peter,  Surely 
thou  art  one  of  them  ;  for  thou 
art  a  Galilean,  and  thy  speech 
agreeth  thereto.  But  he  be- 
gan to  curse  and  to  swear, 
saying,  1  know  not  this  man 
of  whom  ye  speak.     And  the 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER.  H 

second  time  the  cock  crew.  The  Gosfwl.  St.  Mark  xv.  1. 
And  Peter  called  to  mind  the  A  ND  straightway  in  the 
word  that  Jesus  said  unto  him,  il  morning,  the  chief  priests 
tfeiore  the  cock  crow  twice,  held  a  consultation  with  the 
liiou  shalt  deny  me  thrice,  elders  and  scribes,  and  the 
And  when  he  thought  thereon  whole  council,  and  bound  Je- 
geyept. SUSj   and  c-rr]e(|  j-ijm  away, 

"      Tunday  before  Easter  and   deH1vt'red   him   to   Pi]at^ • 

jsv^.  ,.     j,. .   '       _    ■  And   Pilate  asked   him,    Art 

For  the  Ktimle.     Isa,ah  1.  5.  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews? 

HPHE  Lord  God  hath  open-  And  he  answering  ,  said  unto 
■*■  ed  mine  ear,  and  I  was  him,  Thou  sayest  it.  And  the 
not  rebellious,  neither  turned  chief  priests  accused  him  of 
away  back.  I  gave  my  back  many  things  :  but  he  answered 
to  the  smiters,  and  my  cheeks  nothing.  And  Pilate  asked  him 
to  them  that  plucked  off  the  again,  saying,  Answerest  thou 
hair  :  I  hid  not  my  face  from  nothing  ?  behold  how  many 
shame  and  spitting.  For  the  things  they  witness  against 
Lord  God  will  help  me,  there-  thee.  But  Jesus  yet  answered" 
fore  shall  I  not  be  confounded  :  nothing  :  so  that  Pilate  mar- 
therefore  have  I -set  my  face  veiled.  Now  at  that  feast  he 
like  a  flint,  and  I  know  that  I  released  unto  them  one  priso- 
shall  not  be  ashamed.  He  is  tier,  whomsoever  they  desired, 
near  that  justifieth  me  ;  who  And  there  was  one  named  Ba- 
will  contend  with  me  ?  let  usrabbas,  which  lay  bound  with' 
stand  together;  who  is  mine  them  that  had  made  insurrec- 
adversary  ?  let  him  come  neartion,  with  him,  who  had  com- 
to  me.  Behold,  the  Lord  God  mitted  murder  in  the  insurrec- 
will  help  me  ;  who  is  he  that  tion.  And  the  multitude,  cry- 
shall  condemn  me  ?  Lo,  they  mg  aloud,  began  to  desire  him 
all  shall  wax  old  as  a  garment :  to  do  as  he  had  ever  done  unto 


the  moth  shall  eat  "them  up. 
Who  is  among  you  that  feareth 
the  Lord?  that  obeyeth  the 
voice  of  his  servant,  that 
walketh  in  darkness,  and  hath 
no  light  ?  let  him  trust  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord,  and  stay 
upon  his  God.  Behold,  all  ye 
that  kindle  a  fire,  that  com- 
pass   yourselves     about    with 


them.  Eut  Pilate  answered 
them,  saying,  Will  ye  that  I 
release  unto  you  the  King  of 
the  Jews  ?  (For  he  knew  that 
the  chief  priests  had  delivered 
him  for  envy.)  But  the  chief 
priests  moved  the  people,  that 
he  should  rather  release  Ba- 
rabbas  unto  them  And  Pilate 
answered,  and  said  again  unto 


sparks;   walk  in  the  light  of  them,  What  will  ye  then  that 

trnm'     fi i'o      .in/]     In      i  l i        T   _1 il       l  /       i   ■"  i 


your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks 
that  ye  have  kindled.  This 
shall  ye  have  of  mine  hand, 
y.e  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow 


I  shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye 
call  the  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
And  they  cried  out  again, 
Crucify  him.  Then  Pilate  said' 


Art 


TUESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


unto  them,  Why,  what  evil 
hath  he  done  ?  And  they  cried 
out  the  more  exceedingly, 
Crucify  him.  And  so  Pilale, 
willing  to  content  the  people, 
released  liarabbas  unto  them  ; 
and  delivered  Jesus,  when  he 
had  scourged  him,  to  be  cru- 
cified. And  the  soldiers  led 
him  away  into  the  hall,  called 
Pretorium  ;  and  they  called 
together  the  whole  band.  And 
they  clothed  him  with  purple, 
and  platted  a  crown  of  thorns, 
and  put  it  about  his  head,  and 
began  to  salute  him.  Hail. 
King  of  the  Jews.  And  they 
smote  him  on  the  head  with  a 
reed,  and  did  spit  upon  him, 
and  bowing  their  knees  wor- 
shipped him.  And  when  they 
had  mocked  him  they  took  off 
the  purple  from  him,  and  put 
his  own  clothes  on  him,  and 
led  him  out  to  crucify  him. 
And  they  compel  one  Simon, 
a  Cyrenian,  who  passed  by, 
coming  out  of  the  country,  the 
father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus, 
to  bear  his  cross.  And  they 
bring  him  unto  the  place  Gol- 
gotha, which  is,  being  inter- 
preted, the  place  of  a  skull. 
And  they  gave  him  to  drink 
wine  mingled  with  myrrh  ;  but 
he  received  it  net.  And  when 
they  had  crucified  him,  they 
parted  his  garments)  casting- 
lots  upon  them,  what  every 
man  should  take.  And  it  was 
the  third  hour,  and  they  cruci- 
fied him.  And  the  superscrip- 
tion of  his  accusation  wras  writ- 
ten over,  THE  KING  OF 
THE  JEWS.  And  with  him 
they  crucify  two  thieves  j  the 


one  on  his  right  hand,  and  t\\9 
other  on  his  left.  And  the 
scripture  was  fulfilled,  which 
saith,  And  he  was  numbered 
with  the  transgressors.  And 
they  that  passed  by  railed  on 
him,  wagging  their  heads,  and 
saying,  Ah,  thou  that  destroy- 
est  the  temple,  and  buildest  it 
in  three  days,  save  thyself, 
and  come  down  from  the  cross. 
Likewise  also  the  chief  priests 
mocking,  said  among  them- 
selves, with  the  scribes,  He 
saved  others,  himself  he  can- 
not save.  Let  Christ  the  King 
of  Israel  descend  now  from 
the  cross,  that  we  may  see  and 
believe.  And  they  that  were 
crucified  with  him  reviled 
him.  And  when  the  sixth 
hour  wras  come,  there  was 
darkness  over  the  whole  land, 
until  the  ninth  hour,  And  at 
the  ninth  hour,  Jesus  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Eloi^ 
FJoi,  lama  sabachthani  ?  which 
is,  being  interpreted,  My  God, 
my  God,  why  hast  thou  for- 
saken me  ?  And  some  of  them 
that  stood  by,  when  they  heard 
it,  said,  Behold,  he  calleth 
Elias.  And  one  ran  and  filled 
a  spimge  full  of  vinegar,  and 
put  it  on  a  reed,  and  gave  him 
to  drink,  saying,  Let  alone ; 
let  us  see  whether  Elias  will 
come  to  take  him  down.  And 
Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And 
the  vail  of  the  temple  was 
rent  in  twain,  from  the  top 
to  the  bottom.  And  when  the 
Centurion,  which  stood  over 
against  him,  saw  that  he  so 
cried  out,    and  gave  up   the 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


** 


ghost,  he  said,  Truly  this  man 
was  the  Son  of  God. 


Wednesday  before  Easter. 
The  Efdstle.  Heb.  ix.  16. 

WHERE  a  testament  is, 
there  must  also  of  ne- 
cessity be  the  death  of  the  tes- 
tator ;  for  a  testament  is  of 
force  after  men  are  dead ; 
otherwise  it  is  of  no  strength 
at  all,  whilst  the  testator  liveth. 
Whereupon,  neither  the  first 
testament  was  dedicated  with- 
out blood.  For  when  Moses 
had  spoken  every  precept  to 
all  the  people,  according  to 
the  law,  he  took  the  blood  of 
calves  and  of  goats,  with  wa- 
ter, and  scarlet  wool,  and 
hyssop,  and  sprinkled  both  the 
book,  and  all  the  people,  say- 
ing, This  is  the  blood  of  the 
testament  which  God  hath  en- 
joined unto  you.  Moreover, 
he  sprinkled  likewise  with 
blood  both  the  tabernacle,  and 
all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry. 
And  almost  all  things  are  by 
the  law  purged  with  blood  ; 
and  without  shedding  of  blood 
is  no  remission.  It  was  there- 
fore necessary  that  the  pat 
terns  of  things  in  the  heavens 
should  be  purified  with  these  ; 
but  the  heavenly  things  them- 
selves with  better  sacrifices 
than  these.  For  Christ  is  not 
entered  into  the  holy  places 
made  with  hands,  which  art 
the  figures  of  the  true  ;  but 
into  heaven  itself,  now  to  ap- 
pear in  the  presence  of  Got 
for  us  :  nor  yet  that  he  should 
offer  himself  often,  as  the  high 
priest  entcreth  into  the  holy 


place  every  year  with  blood 
of  others  :  (for  then  must  he 
often  have  suffered  since  the 
foundation  of  the  world)  but 
now  once,  in  the  end  of  the 
world,  hath  he  appeared  to 
put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice 
of  himself.  And  as  it  is  ap- 
pointed unto  men  once  to  die, 
but  after  that  the  judgment : 
so  Christ  was  once  offered  to 
bear  the  sins  of  many  ;  and 
unto  them  that  look  for  him 
shall  he  appear^  the  second 
time,  without  sin,  unto  salva- 
tion. 
The  Gos/iel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  1. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleaven- 
ed bread  drew  nigh,  which 
is  called  the  Passover.  And 
the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
sought  how  they  might  kill 
him  ;  for  they  feared  the  peo- 
ple. Then  entered  Satan  into 
Judas,  surnamed  Iscariot,  be- 
ing of  the  number  of  the  twelve. 
And  he  went  his  way,  and 
communed  with  the  chief 
priests  and  captains  how  he 
might  betray  him  unto  chem. 
And  they  were  glad,  and  co- 
venanted to  give  him  money.* 
And  he  promised,  and  sought 
opportunity  to  betray  him  unto 
them  in  the  absence  of  the 
multitude.  Then  came  the 
day  of  unleavened  bread,  when 
the  passover  must  be  killed. 
And  he  sent  Peter  and  John, 
saying,  Go,  and  prepare  u» 
the  passover,  that  we  may 
eat.  And  they  said  unto  him, 
Where  wilt  thou  that  we  pre- 
pare ?  And  he  said  unto  them, 
Behold,  when  ye  are  entered 
into  the  city,  there  shall  a  man 
I 


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WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


meet  you  bearing  a  pitcher  oflamong   themselves,  which  of 
■water  ;     follow   him    into   the  them  it  was  that  should  do  this 


house  where  he  entereth  in 
And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  good 
man  of  the  house,  the  Mas 
ter  saith  unto  thee,  where  is 
the  guest-chamber,  where  1 
shall  eat  the  passover  with  my 
disciples  ?  And  he  shall  show 
you  a  large  upper  room  fur- 
nished :  there  make  ready. 
And  they  went  and  found  as 
he  had  said  unto  them  ,  and 
they  made  ready  the  passover. 
And  when  the  hour  was  come, 
he  sat  down,  and  the  twelve 
Apostles  with  him.  And  he 
said  unto  them,  With  desire 
1  have  desired  to  eat  this  pass- 
over  with  you  before  I  suffer. 
Por  I  sav  unto  von,  I   will  not 


thing.  And  there  \\uS  also  a 
strife  among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the 
greatest.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  The  kings  of  the  Gen- 
tiles exercise  lordship  over 
them  ;  and  they  that  exercise 
authority  upon  them  are  called 
benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not 
be  so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you,  let  him  be  as  the 
younger  ;  and  he  that  is  chie£ 
as  he  that  doth  serve.  For 
whether  is  greater,  he  that 
sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that 
serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteAh 
at  meat  ?  But  I  am  among  you 
as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are 
they    which    have    contirued 


any  more  eat  ihereof.  until  it  with  me  in  my  temptations, 
be  fulfilled  in  lie  kingdom  of  And  I  appoint  unto  you  a  king- 
God.  And  he  took  the  cup,jdom,  as  my  Father  hath  ar> 
and  gave  than!.*,  and  said. !  pointed  unto  me  :  that  ye  may 
Take  this,  and  dh'.t'e  it  amongleat  and  drink  at  my  table  in 
yourselves.     For    I    sav  unto  my  kingdom,  andsit on  thrones* 


you,  I  will  not  drink  of  the 
fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the 
kingdom  of  God  shall  come. 
And  he  took  bread,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave 
unto  them,   saying,    This    is 


judging  the  twelve  tribes  of 
Israel.  And  the  Lord  said* 
Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan 
hath  desired  to  have  you,  that 
he  may  silt  you  as  wfieat:  but  I 
have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy 


my   bod^,  which  is  given  for] faith  fail  not  ;  and  when  thou 


you:  This  do  in  remembrance 
of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup 
after  supper,  saying,  This  cup 


art  converted,  strengthen  thy 
Iwethren.  And  he  said  unto 
him.  Lord,    I  am  ready  to  go 


is  the  new  testament,  in  my! with  thee  both  in  prison  and 
blood,  winch  is  shed  for  you.|to  death.  And  he  said  I  tell 
But  behold,  the  hand  of  him  thee,  Peter,    the    ccck    shall 


that  betrayeth  me  is  with  me 
on  the  table.  And  truly  the 
Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  was 
determined  ;  but  woe  unto  that 


not  crow  this  day,  before  that 
thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that 
thou  knowest  me.  And  he 
said  unto  them.  When  I  sent 


man  by  whom  he  is  betrayed,  you  without   purse,  and  scrp, 
And  they  began  to    inquire  ^and  shoes,  lacked  ye  any  thing? 


WEDNESDAY  BEFOHE  EASTER. 


S3 


And  they  said  Nothing  Then 
said  lie  unto  them,  But  now 
he  that  hath  a  purse,  let  him 
take  it,  and  likewise  his  scrip  : 
and  he  that  hath  no  sword,  lei 
him  sell  his  garment  and  buy 
one.  For  I  say  unto  you,  that 
this  that  is  written  must  yet 
be  accomplished  in  me,  And 
he  was  reckoned  among  the 
transgressors  :  for  the  thing? 
concerning  me  have  an  end. 
And  they  said,  Lord,  behold, 
here  are  two  swords.  And 
"he  said  unto  them,  It  is  enough. 
And  he  came  out,  and  went, 
as  he  was  wont,  to  the  mount 
of  Olives ;  and  his  disciples 
also  followed  him.  And  when 
he  was  at  the  place,  he  saic 
unto  them,  Pray  that  ye  entei 
not  into  temptation.  And  he 
was  withdrawn  from  them 
about  a  stone's  cast,  an: 
kneeled  down  and  prayed 
saying,  Father,  if  thou  be 
willing,  remove  this  cup  from 
me:  nevertheless,  not  my  will, 
but  thine  be  done.  And  there 
appeared  an  angel  unto  him 
from  heaven,  strengthening 
him.  And  being  in  an  agony, 
he  prayed  moreearnestly  ;  and 
his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great 
drops  of  blood  falling  down  to 
the  ground.  And  when  he 
rose  up  from  prayer,  and  was 
come  to  h-s  disciples,  he  found 
them  sleeping  for  sorrow :  and 
said  unto  them,  Why  sleep 
ye  ?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye  en- 
ter into  temptation.  And 
while  he  yet  spake,  behold,  a 
multitude,  and  he  that  was 
called  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
went  before  them,  and  drew 


near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  him. 
But  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Ju- 
das, betrayest  thou  the  Son  of 
man  with  a  kiss  ?   When  they 
which   were   about    him    saw 
what  would  follow,  they  said 
unto  him,  Lord, shall  we  smite 
with  the  sword  ?   And  one  of 
hem  smote  the  servant  of  the 
ligh    priest,  and    cut  off  his 
right  ear.    And  Jesus  answer- 
ed and  said,  Suffer  ye  thus  far; 
And  he   touched  his  ear,  and 
healed  him.     Then  Jesus  said 
unto  the  chief  priests  and  cap- 
tains of  the  temple,  and  the 
elders   which   were   come  to 
liiin,  Be  ye  come  out  as  against 
i  thief,with  swords  and  staves  ? 
When  I  was  daily  with  you  in 
the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth 
no  hands  against  me  :  but  this 
is  your  hour,  and  the  power 
of  darkness.     Then  took  they 
him,  and  led  him,  and  brought 
him    into    the   high   priest's 
house.     And   Peter   followed 
afar  off.     And  when  they  had 
kindled  a  fire  in  the   midst  of 
the  hall,  and  were  set  clown 
together,     Peter     sat     down 
among  them.     But  a  certain 
maid  beheld  him,  as  he  sji*  W 
the  fire,  and  earnes^-  looked 
upon  him,  and  said,  This  man 
was  also  with   him.     And  he 
denied  him,  saying,   Woman, 
I  know  him  not.     And   after 
a  little  while  another  saw  him, 
and   said,    Thou   art   also   of 
them.     And  Peter  said,  Mar, 
t  am  not.      And  about  the 
space  of  one  hour  after,  anoth- 
er confidently  affirmed,    sav. 
ng,  Of  a  truth,   this    felloTT 
also  was  with  him  ;   for  he  hi 


109 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTEH, 


a  Galilean.     And  Peter  said.] better,  but  for  the  worse.    For 


Man,  I  know  not  what  thou 
eayest.  And  immediately 
While  he  yet  spake,  the  cock 
crew.  And  the  Lord  turned, 
and  looked  upon  Peter  ;  and 
Peter  remembered  the  word  ol 
the  Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto 
him,  Before  the  cock  crow, 
thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 
And  Peter  went  out  and  wept 


first  of  all,  when  ye  come  to- 
gether in  the  Church,  I  hear 
that  there  be  divisions  among 
you  ;  and  I  partly  believe  it. 
For  there  must  be  also  here- 
sies among  you,  that  thef 
which  are  approved  may  be 
made  manifest  among  you. 
When  ye  come  together  there- 
fore into  one  place,  this  is  not 

bitterly.      And  the  men  thatlto  eat  the  Lord's  Supper,  For, 

held  Jesus,  mocked  him,  and 

smote  him.     And  when  they 

had     blindfolded     him,    they 


struck  him  on  the  face,  and 
asked  him,  saying,  Prophesy, 
who  is    it  that   smote  thee  ? 
And  many  other   things  bias 
phemously  spake  they  against 
him.     And,  as  soon  as  it  was 
day,  the  elders  of  the  people, 
and  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes,    came  together,   and 
led  him  into  their  council,  say- 
ing,   Art    thou    the  Christ  ? 
Tell  us.     And  he  said  unto 
them,   if  I  tell    you,  ye  will 
not  believe.    And  if  I  also  ask 
you,  ye  will  not  answer  me, 
nor    let   me   go.      Hereafter 
shall  the  Son  of  man  sit  on  the 
right  hand   of  the  power   of 
God.     Then  said  they  all,  Art 
thou  then  the  Son  of  God  ? 
And  he  said  unto  them,  Ye 
say  that  I  am.  And  they  said 
TV  hat   need   we    any   further 
witness  ?  for  we  ourselves  havt 
heard  of  his  own  mouth 


Thursday  before  Easter. 
The  Epistle.    1  Cor.  xi.  17. 

IN  this  that  I  declare  untc 
you,  I  praise  you  not ;  that 
you  come  together  not  for  the 


in  eating,    every   one  taketh 
before  other  his  own  supper  : 
and    one  is  hungry,  and   an- 
other is  drunken.  What,  have 
ve  not  houses  to  eat  and    to 
I  rink  in  ?    or    despise  ye  the 
church   of  God,    and    shame 
them  that  have   not  ?     What 
shall    I    say    to  you  ?  shall  I 
praise    you  in  this  ?  I  praise 
you  not.     For  I  have  received 
of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I 
delivered  unto  you.    That  the 
Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in 
which  he  was  betrayed,  took 
bread  ;  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  brake  it,  and  said, 
Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  broken  for  you  :  this 
do   in   remembrance  of   me. 
After  the  same  manner  also 
he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had 
supped,   saying,   This  cup  is 
the  New   Testament   in    my 
blood  :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye 
drink  it,   in  remembrance  of 
me.     For  as  often  as  ye  eat 
this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup, 
ye  do  show  the  Lord's  death 
till  he  come.  Wherefore,  who- 
soever   shall   eat   this   bread, 
and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord 
unworthily,  shall  be  guilty  of 
the  body  and  blood  of  the  Lord. 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


101 


But  let  a  man  examine  him- 
self, and  so  let  him  eat  of  that 
bread,  and  drink  of  that  cup. 
For  he  that  eateth  and  drink- 
eth  unworthily,  eateth  anci 
drinketh  damnation  to  himself, 
not  discerning  the  Lord's  body 
For  this  cause  many  are  weak 
and  sickly  among  you,  and 
many  deep.  For  if  we  would 
judge  ourselves,  we  should 
not  be  judged.  But  when  we 
are  judged,  we  are  chastened 
of  the  Lord,  that  we  should 
not  be  condemned  with  the 
world.  Wherefore,  my  bre- 
thren, when  ye  come  to  ether 
to  eat,  tarry  one  for  another 
And  if  any  man  hunger,  let 
him  eat  at  home ;  that  ye  come 
not  together  unto  condemna- 
tion. And  the  rest  will  I  sei 
in  order  when  I  come. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 

THE  whole  multitude  ol 
them  arose,  and  led  hin\ 
unto  Pilate.  And  they  begar 
to  accuse  him,  saying,  We 
found  this  fellow  perverting 
the  nation,  and  forbidding  to 
give  tribute  to  Caesar,  saying. 
that  he  himself  is  Christ  a 
king.  And  Pilate  asked  him. 
saving,  Art  thou  the  king  o 
the  Jews  ?  and  he  answered 
him,  and  said,  Thou  sayest 
it.  Then  said  Pilate  to  the 
chief  priests  and  to  the  people, 
I  find  no  fault  in  this  man 
And  they  were  the  more  fierce. 
Baying,  He  stirreth  up  the  peo- 
p'e,  teaching  throughout  all 
Jewry,  beginning  from  Galilee 
to  this  place.  When  Pilate 
beard    of   Galilee,  he   asked 


Whether  the  man  were  a  Ga- 
lilean. And  as  soon  as  he 
knew  that  he  belonged  unto 
Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent 
him  to  Herod,  who  himself 
was  also  at  Jerusalem  at  that 
time.  And  when  Herod  saw 
Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad; 
for  he  was  desirous  to  see  him 
of  a  long  season,  because  he 
had  heard  many  things  ol  him; 
and  he  hoped  to  have  seen 
some  miracle  clone  by  him. 
Then  he  questioned  with  him 
in  many  words  ;  but  he  answer- 
ed him  nothing.  And  the  chief 
priests  and  scribes  stood  and 
vehemently  accused  him.  And 
Herod  with  his  men  of  war 
set  him  at  nought,  and  mock- 
ed him,  and  arrayed  him  in  a 
gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him 
again  to  Pilate.  And  the  same 
day  Pilate  and  Herod  were 
made  friends  together  ;  for 
before,  they  were  at  enmity 
between  themselves.  And  Pi- 
late, when  he  had  called  to- 
gether the  chief  priests,  and 
the  rulers,  and  the  people,  said 
unto  them,  Ye  have  brought 
this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that 
perverteth  the  people  :  and 
behold,  I  have  examined 
him  before  you,  have  found  no 
ault  in  this  man,  touching 
'hose  things  whereof  ye  accuse 
him  :  No,  nor  yet  Herod  :  for 
I  sent  you  to  him  ;  and  lo,  no- 
thing worthy  of  death  is  done 
unto  him.  I  will  therefore 
chastise  him,  and  release  him. 
(For  of  necessity  he  must  re- 
lease one  unto  them  at  the 
feast.)  And  they  cried  out  all 
W   once,  saying,  Away  with 


I     2 


LC2 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 


this  man,  and  release  unto  uc 
Barabbas  :  (who  for  a  certau 
sedition  made  in  the  city,  am. 
for  murder,  was  cast  into  pri- 
son.) Pilate,  therefore,  wil- 
ling to  release  Jesus,  spake 
again  to  them.  But  they  cried- 
saying,  Crucify  him,  crucifj 
him.  And  he  said  unto  them 
the  third  time,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done  ?  I  bate 
found  no  cause  of  death  in 
him  :  I  will  therefore  chastise 
him,  and  let  him  go.  And 
they  were  instant  with  lout, 
voices,  requiring  that  he  might 
be  crucified  :  and  the  voices 
of  them,  and  of  the  chief 
priests,  prevailed.  And  Pi- 
Jate  gave  sentence  that  it 
should  be  as  they  required. 
And  he  released  unto  them 
him  that  for  sedition  and  mur- 
der was  cast  into  prison,  whom 
they  had  desired  ■  but  he  de- 
livered Jesus  to  their  will. 
j\nd  as  they  led  him  away, 
they  laid  hold  upon  one  Simon, 
a  Cy reman,  coming  out  of  the 
country,  and  on  him  they  laid 
the  cross,  that  he  might  bear 
it  after  Jesus.  And  there  fol- 
lowed him  a  great  company 
ef  people,  and  of  women,  who 
also  bewailed  and  lamented 
him.  But  Jesus  turning  unto 
them,  said,  Daughters  of  Je- 
rusalem, weep  not  for  me,  but 
weep  for  yourselves,  and  for 
your  children.  For  behold, 
the  days  are  coming,  in  the 
which  thev  shall  sav,  Blessed 
are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs 
that  never  bare,  and  the  paps 
which  never  gave  suck.  Then 
aJUall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 


mountains,  Fall  on  us  ;  and  f 
he  hills.  Cover  us.  For  if 
they  do  these  things  in  a  green 
tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  tne 
dry  ?  And  there  were  also 
two  other,  malefactors,  led 
with  him  to  be  put  to  death. 
And  when  they  were  come  to 
the  place  which  is  called  Cal- 
vary, there  they  crucified  him, 
and  the  malefactors ;  one  on 
the  right  hand,  and  the  other 
oo  the  left.  Then  said  Jesus, 
Father,  forgive  them,  for  they 
know  not  what  they  do.  Aid 
And  they  parted  his  raiment, 
and  cast  lots.  And  the  people 
stood  beholding :  and  the  rulers 
also  with  them  derided  him, 
saying,  He  saved  others  ;  let 
him  save  himself,  if  he  be 
Christ  the  chosen  of  God. 
And  the  soldiers  also  mocked 
him,  coming  to_him,  and  of- 
fering him  vinegar,  and  say- 
ing, If  thou  be  the  king  of  the 
Jews,  save  thyself.  And  a 
superscription  also  was  written 
over  him  in  letters  of  Greek, 
and  Latin,  and  Hebrew,  THIS 
IS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS.  And  one  of  the  male- 
factors, which  were  hanged, 
railed  on  him,  saying.  If  thou 
be  Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 
But  the  other  answering,  re- 
buked him,  saying,  Dost  not 
thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou 
art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 
And  we  indeed  justly  ;  for  we 
receive  the  due  reward  of  our 
deeds  :  but  this  man  hath  done 
nothing  amiss.  x\nd  he  said 
unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember 
me  when  thou  comest  into  thy 
,kingc!om.  And  Jesus  &aid  untt 


GOODFRIDVY. 


10* 


prayers,  which  we  offer  be- 
iore  thej  for  ail  estates  jt  men 
m  thy  holy  church,  thai  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  lis 
vocation  and  ministry,  may 
truly  and  godly  serve  thee, 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen, 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  who 
hast  made  all  men,  and 
hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made,  nor  desirest  the  death 
of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
should  be  converted  and  live  ; 
have  mercy  upon  all  Jews, 
Turks,  Infidels,  and  Heretics  j 
and  take  from  them  all  igno- 
man.  And  all  the  people  that;  ranee,  hardness  of  heart,  and 
came  together  to  that  sight,jcontempt  of  thyword  ;  and  so 
beholding  the  things  that  wereifetch  them  home, blessed  Lord, 
done,  smote  their  breasts  andjto  thy  flock,  that  they  may  be 
returned.  And  all  his  acquaint-!saved  among  the  remnant  of 
ance,  and  the  women  thatjthe  true  Israelites,  and  be 
followed  him  from  Galilee,|made  one  fold  under  one  Shep- 
stood  afar  off,  beholding  these  herd,  Jesus  Chirst  our  Lord, 
things.  who  liveth  and   reigneth   with 

thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  one 
God,  world  without  end.  jimen. 


him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee, 
To-day  shalt  thou  be  with  me 
in  Paradise  And  it  was  about 
the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was 
darkness  over  all  the  earth 
until  the  ninth  hour.  And  the 
sun  was  darkened,  and  tie 
vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
the  midst.  And  when  Jesus 
had  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
he  said,  Father,  into  thy  hands 
I  commend  my  spirit :  and 
having  said  thus,  he  gave  up 
the  ghost.  Now  when  the 
Centurion  saw  what  was  done, 
he  glorified  God,  saying,  Cer- 
tainly  this    was    a  righteous 


Good  Friday. 
The  Collects. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  be 
seech  thee  graciously  to 
fc  hold  this  thy  family,  foi 
which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
Was  contented  to  be  betrayed, 
and  given  up  into  the  hands  of 
wicked  men,  and  io  sufferdeath 
upon  the  cross,  who  now  liv- 
eth and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God. 
Woi  Id  without  end.     Amen 

LMIGHTYandeverlast- 


A 


iiii?;  God,  by  whose  Spirit 
the  whole  body  of  the  Church 
is  governed  and  satisfied , 
receive  our  supplications  and 


The  Efiistle.  Heb.  x.  i. 

THE  law  having  a  shadow 
of  good  things  to  come, 
and  not  the  very  image  of 
the  things,  can  never,  with 
those  sacrifices  which  they  of- 
fered year  by  year  continually, 
make  the  comers  thereunto 
perfect.  For  then,  would  they 
not  have  ceased  to  be  offered? 
because  that  the  worshippers, 
once  purged,  should  have  had 
no  more  conscience  of  sins. 
But  in  those  sacrifices  there 
is  a  remembrance  again  made 
of  sins  everv  vear.  For  it  is 
not  possible  that  the  blood  cf 


104 


GOOD-FRIDAY. 


bulls  and  of  goats  should  take 
away  sins.    Wherefore,  when 
he  cometh  into  the  world,    h 
saith,    Sacrifice   and  offering 

thou  wouldest  not,  but  a  body 
hast  thou  prepared  me  :  Ii 
burnt-offerings  and  sacrifices 
for  sin  thou  hast  had  no  plea- 
sure :  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come 
(in  the  volume  of  the  book  i 
is  written  of  me)  to  do  thy  will 
O  God.  Above,  when  he  said, 
Sacrifice,  and  offering,  and 
burnt-offerings,  and  offering 
for  sin,  thou  wouldest  not 
neither  hadst  pleasure  therein 
which  are  offered  by  the  law  , 
Then  said  he,  Lo,  I  come  to 
do  thy  will,  O  God.  He  taketh 
away  the  first,  that  he  may 
establish  the  second.  By  tht 
which  will  we  are  sanctified, 
through  the  offering  of  the 
body  of  Jesus  Christ  once  for 
all.  And  every  priest  standeth 
daily  ministering  and  offering 
oftentimes  the  same  sacrifices, 
which  can  never  take  away 
sins.  But  this  man,  after  he 
had  offered  one  sacrifice  for 
sins,  for  ever  sat  down  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  ;  from 
henceforth  expecting  till  his 
enemies  be  made  his  footstool. 
For  by  one  offering  he  hath 
perfected  for  ever  them  that 
are  sanctified  :  whereof  the 
Holy  Ghost  also  is  a  witness  to 
us  :  For  alter  t':at  he  had  said 
before  this  is  the  covenant 
that  T  will  make  with  them 
aften  those  days,  saith  the 
Lord.  I  will  put  my  laws  into 
their  hearts. and  in  their  minds 
will  I  writ  ■  them  ;  and  their 
sins   and  iniquities  will  I  re- 


member no  more.  Now,  where 
•.emission  of  these  is,  there  is 
no  more  offering  for  sin.  Hav- 
ing, therefore,  brethren,  bold- 
ness to  enter  into  the  holiest 
by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  by  a  new 
and  living  way,  which  he  hath 
consecrated  for  us  through  the 
vail,  that  is  to  say.  his  ilesh  ; 
and  having  an  high  priest  over 
the  house  of  God  ;  let  us  draw 
near  with  a  true  heart,  in  full 
assurance  of  faith,  having  our 
hearts  sprinkled  from  an  evil 
conscience,  and  our  bodies 
washed  with  pure  water.  Let 
us  hold  fast  the  profession  of 
our  faith,  without  wavering  ; 
for  he  is  faithful  that  promis- 
ed ;)  and  let  us  consider  one 
another  to  provoke  unto  love, 
and  to  good  works  ;  not  for- 
saking the  assembling  of  our- 
selves together,  as  the  manner 
of  some  is  ;  but  exhorting  one 
another :  and  so  much  the 
more,  as  ye  see  the  day  ap- 
proaching. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  John  xix.  1. 

LATE  therefore  took  Je- 
sus, and   scourged   him. 

\nd  the  soldiers  platted  a 
crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it 
on  his   head,  and  they  put  on 

iim  a  purple  robe,  and  said, 
Hail,  king  of  the  Jews  !  and 
they  smote  him  with  their 
hands.  Pilate  therefore  went 
forth  again,  and  saith  unto 
them,  Behold  I  brin?  him 
forth  to  you,  that  ve  may  know 
that    I    find  no  fault  in  him. 

Then  came  Jesus  foKh,  wear- 
ing the  crown  of  thorns,  and 
the  purple  robe.     And  Pilate 


GOOD-FRIDAY. 


ltf 


teith  unto  them,  Behold  the 
man.  When  the  chief  priests, 
therefore,  and  officers  saw 
him,  they  cried  out,  saying, 
Crucify  him,  crucify  him.  Pi- 
late saith  unto  them,  Take  ye 
him,  and  crucify  him ;  for  1 
find  no  fault  in  him.  The  Jews 
answered  him,  We  have 
law,  and  by  our  law  he  ought 
to  die,  because  he  made  him- 
self the  Son  of  God.  When 
Pilate,  therefore,  heard  that 
saying,  he  was  the  more 
afraid ;  and  went  again  into 
the  judgment-hall,  and  saith 
unto  Jesus,  WThence  art  thou  ? 
But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer. 
Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him, 
Speakest  thou  not  unto  me  ? 
Knoweth  thou  not  that  I  have 
power  to  crucify  thee  and 
have  "power  to  release  thee  ? 
Jesus  answered,  Thou  couldest 
have  no  power  at  all  against 
me,  except  it  were  given  thee 
from  above  ;  therefore  he  that 
delivered  me  unto  thee  hath 
the  greater  sin.  And  from 
thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to 
release  him  ;    but   the    Jews 

cried  out,  saying,  If  thou  letjl  have  written.  Then  the  sol- 
this  man  go,  thou  art  notjdiers,  when  they  had  crucified 
Czcsar's  friend  :  WhosoeveriJesus,  took  his  garments,  (and 
maketh  himself  a  king,  speak-  made  four  parts,  to  every  sol- 
When  Pi-;dier  a  part)   and  also  his  coat : 


they  cried  out,  Away  with  himt 
away  with  him,  crucify  him. 
Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  J 
crucify  your  King  ?  The  chief 
priests  answered,  We  have  no 
king  but  Csesar.  Then  deli- 
vered he  him  therefore  unto 
them  to  be  crucified  ;  and  ther 
took  Jesus,  and  led  him  away. 
And  he,bearing  his  cross,  went 
forth  into  a  place  called  the 
place  of  a  skull,  which  is  called 
in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha  j 
where  they  crucified  him,  and 
two  other  with  him,  on  either 
side  one,and  Jesus  in  the  midst. 
And  Pilate  wrote  a  title  and 
put  it  on  the  cross  ;  and  the 
writing  was,  JESUS  OF  NA- 
ZARETH THE  KING  OF 
THE  JEWS.  This  title  then 
read  many  of  the  Jews ;  for  the 
place  where  Jesus  was  crucifi- 
ed was  nigh  to  the  city  ;  and  it 
was  written  in  Hebrew,  and 
Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said 
the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews  to 
Pilate,  Write  not,  The  King  of 
the  Jews  ;  but  that  he  said,  I  am 
King  of  the  Jews.  Pilate  an- 
swered, What  I  have  written, 


cth  against  Casar. 
late,  therefore,  heard  that  say- 
ing, he  brought  Jesus  forth, 
and  sat  down  in  the  judgment- 
seat,  in  a  place  that  is  called 
the  Pavement,  but  in  the  He- 
brew, Gabbatha.  And  it  was 
the  preparation  of  the  Pass- 
over, and  about  the  sixth 
hour:  and  he  saith  unto  the 
Jews,  Behold  your  King.  But 


now  the  coat  was  without  seam,, 
woven  from  the  top  throughout. 
They  said  therefore  among 
themselves,  Let  us  not  rend  it, 
but  cast  lots  for  it.whose  it  shall 
be  :  that  the  Scripture  micdit 
be  fulfilled,  which  saith,  They 
parted  my  raiment  among 
them,  and  for  my  vesture  they 
did  cast  lots.     These  things 


106 


E\STER-EVEN\ 


therefore  the  soldiers  did.  Now,  his   record   is  true:    and    he 
there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus,  jknoweth    that   he   saith   true, 


his  mother,  and  his  mother's 
sister,  Mary  the  wife  of  Cleo 
phas,  and  Mary  Magdalene. 
When  Jesus  therefore  saw  his 
mother,  and  the  disciple 
standing  by,  whom  he  loved, 
he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Wo 
man,  behold  thy  son.  Then 
"Saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Be 
hold  thy  mother.  And  from 
that  hour  that  disciple  took 
her  unto  lus  own  home.  After 
this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all 
things  were  now  accomplish- 
ed, that  the  Scripture  might 
be  fulfilled,  saith,  I  thirst.  Now 
there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of 
vinegar :  and  they  filled 
Sponge  with  vinegar,  and  put 
it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to 
his  mouth.  When  Jesus  there- 
fore had  received  the  vinegar. 
he  said,  It  is  finished  :  and  he 
bowed  his  head,  and  gave  up 
the  ghost.  The  Jews  there- 
fore, because  it  was  the  prepa- 
ration, that  the  bodies  should 
not  remain  upon  the  cross  on 
the  sabbath-day,  (for  that  sab- 
bath-day was  an  'nigh  day)  be- 
sought Pilate  that  their  lee;s 
might  be  broken,  and  that  they 
might  be  taken  away.  Then 
came  the  soldiers  and  brake 
the  legs  of  the  first,  and  of  the 
other  which  was  crucified  with 
him.  But  when  they  came  to 
Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was 
dead  alreadv,  they  brake  not 
his  legs.  But  one  of  the  sol- 
diers with  a  spear  pierced  his 
side,  and  forthwith  came  there- 
out blood  and  w:\ter.  And  he 
that  saw  it  bare  record,  ancl 


that  ye  might  believe.  For 
these  things  were  done,  that 
the  Scripture  should  be  fulfil- 
led, A  bone  of  him  shall  not 
be  broken.  And  again,  an- 
other scripture  saith,  They 
shall  look  on  him  whom  they 
pierced. 


Easter-Even. 
The  Collect: 

GRANT,  OLord,  that  as 
we  are  baptized  into  the 
death  of  thy  blessed  Son  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  so  by 
continual  mortifying  our  cor- 
rupt affections,  we  may  be 
buried  with  him  ;  and  that 
through  the  grave  and  gate  of 
leath  we  may  pass  to  our 
joyful  resurrection,  for  his  me- 
rits, who  died,  and  was  buried, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Ejiistle  1  St.  Peter  iit.  17* 

T  is  better,  if  the  will  of 
God  be  so,  that  ye  suffer  for 
well-doing,  than  for  evil-doing. 
For  Christ  also  hath  once  suf- 
fered for  sins,  the  just  for  the 
unjust,  (that  he  might  bring 
us  to  God)  being  put  to  death 
in  the  flesh,  but  quickened  by 
the  spirit :  by  which  also  he 
went  and  preached  unto  the 
pirits  in  prison  ;  which  some- 
time were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  long-suffering  of  God 
waited  in  the  days  of  Noah, 
while  the  ark  was  a  preparing; 
wherein  few,  that  is  eight 
%ouls,  were  saved  by  water. 
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EASTER  DAY. 


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even  Baptism,  doth  also  now 
save  us  (not  the  putting  away 
the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the 
answer  of  a  good  conscience 
towards  God)  by  the  resurrec- 
tion of  Jesus  Christ :  Who  is 
gone  into  heaven,  and  is  on  the 
right  hand  of  God ;  angels, 
and  authorities,  and  powers, 
being  made  subject  unto  him. 

7'Aff  Gos/tel.    St.  Matt,  xxvii. 

57. 

HEN  the  even  was 
come,  there  came  a  rich 
man  of  Arimathea,  named  Jo- 
seph, who  also  himself  was  Je- 
sus' disciple  :  He  went  to  Pi- 
late, and  begged  the  body  of 
Jesus.  Then  Pilate  command- 
ed the  body  to  be  delivered. 
And  when  Joseph  had  taken 
the  body,  he  wrapped  it  in  a 
clean  linen  cloth,  and  laid  it 
in  his  own  new  tomb,  which 
he  had  hewn  out  in  the  rock  ; 
and  he  rolled  a  great  stone 
to  the  door  of  the  sepulchre 
and  departed.  And  there  was 
Mary  Magdalene,  and  the 
other  Mary,  sitting  over  a- 
gainst  the  sepulchre.  Now  the 
next  day  that  followed  the  day 
of  the  preparation,  the  chief 
priests  and  Pharisees  came  to 
gether  unto  Pilate,  saying,  sir 
we  remember  that  that  de- 
ceiver said,  while  he  was  yet 
alive,  After  three  days  I  will 
rise  again.  Command  there- 
fore that  the  sepulchre  be 
made  sure  until  the  third  day, 
lest  his  disciples  come  by 
nigflt,  and  steal  him  away, 
and  say  unto  the  people,  He  is 
risen  from  the  deadj  so  the 


last  error  shall  be  worse  than 
the  first.  Pilate  said  unto 
them,  Ye  have  a  watch  ;  go 
your  way,  make  it  as  sure  as 
you  can.  So  they  went  and 
made  the  sepulchre  sure,  seal- 
ing the  stone,  and  setting  a 
watch. 


Easter-Day* 

t  Jt  Morning  Prayer,  instead 
of  the  Psalm  (O  come  let  us 
sing,  Src.)  these  Anthem* 
shall  be  sung  or  said. 

CHRIST  our  passover  is  sa- 
crificed for  us ,  therefore 
let  us  keep  the  feast ; 

Not  with  the  old  leaven,  nei- 
ther with  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness  ;  but  with  the 
unleavened  bread  of  sincerity 
and  truth.      1  Cor.  v.  7. 

C HP  1ST  being  raised  from 
the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ; 
death  hath  no  more  dominion 
over  him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died 
unto  sin  once ;  but  in  that  he 
liveth,  he  liveth  unto  god. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also 
yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed 
unto  sin  ;  but  alive  unto  God 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Rom.  vi.  9* 

CHRIST  is  risen  from  the 
dead,  and  become  the  first 
fruits  of  them  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came 
death,  by  man  came  also  the 
resurrection  ol  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die  ; 
even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.  1  Cor.  xv.  20. 


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MONDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 


The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
through  thine  only  begot- 
ten Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over- 
come death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gates  of  everlasting  life  ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
as,  by  thy  special  grace  pre- 
venting us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires;  so  by 
thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Efiistle  Col.  iii.   1. 


IF  ye  then  be  risen  with 
Christ,  seek  those  things 
which  are  above,  where  Christ 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of 
God.  Set  your  affection  on 
things  above,  not  on  things 
on  the  earth  :  For  ye  are  dead 
and  your  life  is  hid  with  Christ 
in  God.  When  Christ,  who 
is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then 
shall  ye  also  appear  with  him 
in  glory.  Mortify  therefore 
your  members  which  are  upon 
the  earth ;  fornication,  un- 
cleanness,  inordinate  affection, 
evil  concupiscence,  and  covet 
onsness,  which  is  idolatry  :  for 
which  things  sake  the  wrath  of 
God  cometh  on  the  children  of 
disobedience.  In  the  which  ye 
also  walked  sometime,  when 
ye  live  in  them. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  1 

THE  first  day  of  the  week 
cometh  Mary  Magdalene 
early,  when  it  was  yet  dark 


unto  the  sepulchre,  and  seetk 
the  stone  taken  away  from  the 
sepulchre.  Then  she  runneth 
and  cometh  to  Simon  Peter, 
and  to  the  other  disciple  whom 
Jesus  loved,  and  saith  unto 
them,  They  have  taken  away 
the  Lord  out  of  the  sepulchre, 
and  we  know  not  where  they 
have  laid  him.  Peter  there- 
fore went  forth,  and  that  other 
disciple,  and  came  to  the  se- 
pulchre. So  they  ran  both  to- 
gether ;  and  the  other  disciple 
did  outrun  Peter,  and  came 
first  to  the  sepulchre  ;  and  he, 
stooping  down  and  looking  in, 
saw  the  linen  clothes  lying, 
yet  went  he  not  in.  Then 
cometh  Simon  Peter  following 
him,  and  went  into  the  sepul- 
chre, and  seeth  the  linen 
clothes  lie  ;  and  the  napkin 
that  was  about  his  head  not 
lying  with  the  linen  clothes, 
but  wrapped  together  in  a 
place  by  itself.  Then  went  in 
also  that  other  disciple  which 
came   first  to  the   sepulchre, 


and  he  saw,  and  believed.  For 
as  yet  they  knew  not  the  scrip- 
ture; that  he  must  rise  again 
from  the  dead.  Then  the  dis- 
ciples went  away  again  unto 
their  own  home. 

Monday  in  Easter-Week* 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  wh« 
through  thine  only  begot- 
ten Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over- 
come death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life  ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
as,  by  thy   special  grace  pre* 


MONDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 


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ing  us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires  ;  so  by 
thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ; 
who  livcth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end 
*  linen. 

Acts  x.  34. 


For  the  Efiistle. 

PETER  opened  his  mouth, 
and  said,  Of  a  truth  I  per- 
ceive that  God  is  no  respecter 
of  persons :  but  in  every  na- 
tion he  that  feareth  him   and 
worketh  righteousness,  is  ac- 
cepted with  him.     The  word 
which  God  sent  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  preaching  peace 
by  Jesus  Christ :  (he  is  Lord 
of  all:)  That  word,   I  say,  ye 
know,    which    was    published 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  be- 
gan   from    Galilee,    after  the 
baptism  which  John  preached  : 
How    God  anointed  Jesus  of 
Nazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and   with   power ;  who   went 
about  doing  good,  and  healing- 
all  that  were  oppressed  of  the 
dwvil :  for  God  was  with  him. 
And  we   are  witnesses   of  all 
things  which  he  did,   both   in 
the  land  of  the  Jews,  and   in 
Jerusalem  ;  whom  they  slew, 
and  hanged  on  a  tree.     Him 
God  raised  up   the   third  day, 
and  showed  him   openly  ;  not 
to  all  the  people,  but  unto  wit 
nesses  chosen  before  of  Go:l, 
even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and 
drink  with  him  after  he   rose 
from  the  dead.     And  he  com- 
manded us  to  preach  unto  th 


he  who  was  ordained  of  God  to 
be  the  judge  of  Quick  and  dead. 
To  him  give  all  the  prophets 
witness,  that  through  his  name, 
whosoever  believeth  in  him, 
shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 

The  Gospel.  St.Lukexxiv.  13- 

EHOLD,  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples   went    that    same 
day  to   a  village   called   Em- 
maus,  which  was  from  Jerusa- 
lem about  threescore  furlongs. 
And  they  talked  together  of  all 
these  things   which  had  hap- 
pened.    And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  while  they  communed  to- 
gether,   and    reasoned,  Jesus 
himself  drew  near,  and   went 
with  them.  But  their  eyes  were 
holden,  that  they   should  rot 
know  him.     And  he  said  unto 
them,  What  manner  of  com- 
munications are  these  that  ye 
have    one    to  another,  as  ye 
walk,  and  are  sad  ?     And  one 
of  them,  whose    name     was 
Cleopas,  answering,  said  unto 
him,   Art  thou  only  a  stranger 
in  Jerusalem,    and  hast    not 
known  the  things  which    are 
come  to  pass  there  in   these 
days  ?  And  he  said  unto  them, 
What  things  ?    And  they  said 
unto  him.  Concerning  Jesus  of 
Nazareth,  who  was  a  Prophet 
mighty  in  deed  and  word,  be- 
fore God  and  all   the  people  : 
And    how  the    chief    priests 
and  our  rulers  delivered  him 
to  be  condemned  to  death,  and 
have   crucified  him.     But  we 
trusted  that    it   had   been    he 
who    should    have    redeemed 
Israel :  and  beside  all  this,  to- 


people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  [day  is  the  third  day  since  these 


119 


TUESDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 


things  were  done.  Yea,  and 
certain  women  also  of  our 
company  made  us  astonished. 
Who  were  early  al  the  sepul- 
chre ;  and  when  thty  founc: 
not  his  body,  they  came,  say- 
ing', that  they  had  also  seen  a 
vision  of  angels,  which  saici 
that  he  was  alive.  And  certain 
of  them  who  where  with  us 
went  to  the  sepulchre,  and 
found  it  even  so  as  the  women 
had  said  ;  but  him  they  saw 
net.  Then  he  said  unto  them, 
O  fools,  and  slow  of  heart  to 
believe  all  that  the  prophets 
have  spoken  I  ought  not  Christ 
to  have  suffered  these  things, 
and  to  enter  into  his  glory  I 
And  beginning  at  Moses  and 
all  the  prophets,  he  expounded 
unto  them  in  all  the  Scriptures, 
the  things  concerning  himself. 
And  they   drew  nigh  unto  the 


ogether,  and  them  that  wet  a 
with  them,  saying,  The  Lord 
is  risen  indeed,  and  hath  ap- 
peared unto  Simon.  And  thty 
:o!d  what  things  were  done  in 
the  way,  and  how  he  was 
known  of  them  in  breaking  of 
bread. 


village  whither  they  went :  and 
he  made  as  though  he  would 
have  gone  further :  But  they 
constrained  him,  saying,  Abide 
with  us ;  for  it  is  towards  even- 
ing, and  the  day  is  far  spent. 
And  he  went  in  to  tarty  with 
them.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
as  he  sat  at  meat  with  them, 
he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it, 
and  brake,  and  gave  to  them. 
And  their  eyes  were  opened, 
and  they  knew  him,  and  he, 
vanished  out  of  their  sight. 
And  they  said  one  to  another, 
Did  not  our  heart  burn  with- 
in us,  while  he  talked  with  us 
by  the  way,  and  while  he  open- 
ed to  us  the  Scriptures  ?  And 
they  rose  up  the  same   hour, 


Tuesday  in  Easter~TVeek. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
^"^-  through  thine  only  begot- 
ten Son  Jesus  Christ  hast  over* 
come  death,  and  opened  unto 
ns  the  gate  of  everlasting  life  ; 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that 
is,  by  thy    special   grace  prc- 

enting  us,  thou  dost  put  into 
our  minds  good  desires  ;  so  by 
thy  continual  help  we  may 
>ring  the  same  to  good  effect, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

For  the  Ejdstle,  Acts  xiii.  26- ' 

EN  and  brethren,  chil- 
dren of  the  stock  of  A* 
braham,  and  whosoever  among 
you  feareth  God,  to  you  is  the 
word  of  this  salvation  sent. 
For  they  that  dwell  at  Jerusa- 
lem, and  their  rulers,  because 
they  knew  him  not,  nor  yet 
the  voices  of  the  prophets 
which  are  read  every  sabbath- 
day,  they  have  fulfilled  them  in 
condemning  him.  And  though 
the^  found  no  cause  of  death 
in  him   yet  desired  they  Eilate 


and    returned   to    Jerusalem,  that  he  should  be  slain.     And 
*nd  found  the  eleven  gathered, when  they  had  fulfilled  all  that 


TUESDAY  IN  EASTER-WEEK. 


Ill 


was  written  of  him,  they  took 
him  down   from  the  tree,   and 
laid  him  in  a  sepulchre.      Bu' 
God  raised  him  from  the  dead 
And  he  was  seen  many  days  o! 
them  which  came  up  with  him 
from    Galilee    to    Jerusalem, 
who  are  his  witnesses  unto  the 
people.     And  we  declare  unto 
you  glad  tidings,  how  that  the 
promise  which  was  made  unto 
the  fathers,   God  hath  fulfilled 
the  same  unto  us  their   chil- 
dren,   in  that  he  hath  raised 
up  Jesus  again  ;   as  it  is  also 
written  in  the  second  Psalm, 
Thou  art  my   Son,  this    day 
have  I  begotten   thee.      And 
as  concerning  that  he  raised 
him    up   from   the    dead,  now 
no  more  to  return  to  corrup- 
tion, he  said  on  this  wise,  I 
will  give  you  the  sure  mercies 
of  David.   Wherefore  he  saith 
also  in  another  Psalm,    Thou 
shalt  not  suffer  thine  holy  One 
to  see  corruption.    For  David, 
after    he  had  served  his  own 
generation,  by  the  will  of  God, 
fell  on  sleep,  and  was  laid  unto 
his  fathers,    and  saw  corrup- 
tion :  But  he,  whom  God  rais- 
ed again,   saw  no  corruption 
Be  it  known  unto  you  there- 
fore, men  and  brethren,  that 
through  this  man  is  preached 
unto   you    the   forgiveness  of 
sins :  And  by  him  all  that  be- 
lieve   are    justified    from   all 
things,  from  which  ye   could 
not  be  justified  by  the  law  of 
Moses.  Beware,  therefore,  lest 


wofk  in  your  days,  a  work 
which  you  shall  in  no  wise  be- 
lieve, though  a  man  declare  it 

unto  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  35. 

ESUS  himself  stood  in  the 
midst  of  them,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you. 
But  they  were  terrified  and  af- 
frighted,   and    supposed    that 
they  had  seen   a   spirit.     And 
he  said  unto  them,  Why  are  ye 
troubled,  and  why  do  thoughts 
arise  in   your  hearts  ?  Behold 
my  hands  and  my  feet,  that  it 
is  I   myself:  handle  me,  ant] 
see  ;  for  a  spirit  hath  not  flesh 
and  bones,  as  ye  see  me  have. 
And  when  he  had  thus  spoken. 
he  showed  them  his  hands  and 
his  feet.     And  while  they  yet 
believed  not  for  joy,  and  won- 
dered,   he    said    unto   them, 
Have   ye  here  any  meat  ?  and 
they  gave  him  a  piece  of    a 
broiled  fish,  and  of  an  honey- 
comb.    And  he  took  it,  and 
did  eat  before  them.     And  he 
said  unto  them,  These  are  the 
words  which  I  spake  unto  you, 
while  I  was  yet  with  you,  that 
all  tilings  must    be     fulfilled 
which  were  written  in  the  law 
of  Moses,  and  in  the  Prophets, 
and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning 
me.     Then   opened  he    their 
understanding,  that  they  might 
understand  the  scriptures  ;  and 
said  unto    them,    Thus    it   is 
written,    and  thus  it  behoved 
Christ  to    suffer,    and  to  rise 


that  come  upon  you  which  is  from  the  dead  the  third  day  ; 
spoken  of  in  the  prophets,  Be-  and  that  repentance  and  re- 
hold,  ye  despisers,  and  won-  mission  of  sins  should  be 
der.  and  perish:  for  I  work  a' preached  in  his  name  air.  on  £ 


ii2      the  first  Sunday  after  easter. 


all  nations,  beginning*  at  Jem 
salem.     And  ye  are  witnesses 
of  these  things. 


The  First  Sunday  after 

Easter. 

The  Collect. 

ALMTGHTY  Father,  who 
hast  given  thine  only  Son 
to  die  for  our  sins,  and  to  rise 
again  for  our  justification  ; 
grant  us  so  to  put  away  the 
leaven  of  malice  and  wicked- 
ness, that  we  may  arway  serve 
thee  in  pureness  of  living  and 
truth,  through  the  merit  of 
the  same  thy  Sen  Jesus  Chrisi 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Ejiisile.  I  St.  John  v.  4. 

WHATSOEVER  is  born 
of  God,  overcometh  the 
world  ;  and  this  is  the  victory 
that  overcometh  the  world, 
even  our  faith.  Who  is  he 
that  overcometh  the  world, 
but  he  that  believeth  that  Jesus 
is  the  Son  of  Goel  ?  This   is 


Sen.  He  that  believeth  on  thc- 
Scn  of  God,  hath  the  witness 
in  himself:  he  that  believeth 
not  God,  hath  made  him  a 
liar,  because  he  believeth  not 
the  record  that  God  gave  of 
his  Son.  And  this  is  the  re- 
cord, that  God  hath  given  to 
us  eternal  life  ;  and  this  life  is 
in  his  Son.  lie  that  hath  the 
Son  hath  life;  and  he  that  hath 
not  the  Son  hath  not  life. 
The  Goafiel  St.  John  xx.  19. 

THE  same  day  at  evening, 
being  the  first  day  of  the 
week,  when  the  doors  were 
shut,  where  the  disciples  were 
assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews, 
came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the 
midst,  and  saith  unto  them. 
Peace  be  unto  you.  And  when 
he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto 
them  his  hands  and  his  side. 
Then  were  the  disciples  glad 
when  they  saw  the  Lord.  Then 
said  Jesus  to  them  again, 
Peace  be  unto  you :  As  my 
Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so 


he   that  came  by  water  andr 

Wood,  even  Jesus  Christ ;  nrfN*1  *  V**  And  when  he 


by  water  only,  but  by  water 
and  blood  :  And  it  is  the  Spirit 
that  beareth  witness,  because 
the  Spirit  is  truth.  For  there 
are  three  that  bear  record  in 
heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost:  and  these 
three  are  one.  And  there  are 
three  that  bear  witness  in 
earth,  the  spirit,  and  the  wa- 
ter, and  the  blood  :  and  these 
three  agree  in  one.      If   we 


said  this,  he  breathed  on  them, 
and  saith  unto  them,  Receive 
ye  the  Koly  Ghost  :  Whose- 
soever sins  ye  remit,  they 
remitted  unto  them  ;  and 
whose  soever  sins  ye  retain, 
they  are  retained. 


The  Second  Sunday  after 
Ecu 

The  Collect. 


ALmighty  God,  who  hast 
given  thine  only  Son  to 
the  witness  of  God  is  greater  :lbe  unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for 
for  this  is  the  witness  of  GodJsin,  and  also  an  ensample  of 
which  he  hath  testified  of  his' godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  that 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EVSTER. 


113 


.eaveth  the  sheep,  and  fieeth  ; 
und  the  wolf  catcheth  then), 
and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The 
hireling  fleeth  because  he  is  an 
hireling  and  careth  not  for  the 
iheep.  lam  the  good  shepherd, 
and  know  my  sheep,  and  am 
Known  of  mine.  As  the  Father 
knoweth  me,  even  so  know  I 
the  Father :  and  I  lay  down 
my  life  for  the  sheep.  And 
other  sheep  I  have,  which  are 
not  of  this  fold ;  them  also  I 
must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear 
my  voice  ;  and  there  shall  be 
one  fold  and  one  shepherd. 

The   Third  Sunday   after 
Taster. 

The  Collect. 

ALmighty  God,  who  short- 
est to  them  that  are  in 
error  the  light  of  thy  truth, 
to  the  intent  that  they  may  re- 
turn into  the  way  of  righteous- 
ness ;  grant  unto  all  those  who 
are  admitted  into  the  fellowship 
of  Christ's  religion,  that  they 
may  avoid  those  things  that  are 
contrary  to  their  profession, 
and  follow  all  such  tilings  as 
are  agreeable  to  the  same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

The  F/ustle.   1  St.  Peter  ii.  II. 

DEARLY  beloved,  I  be- 
seech you,  as  strangers 
and  pilgrims,  abstain  from 
fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against 
he  soul  ;  having  your  conver- 
sation honest  among  the  Gen- 
tiles; that  whereas  they  speak 
against  you  as  evil  doers,  they 
may  by  your  good  works  which 
secth  the    wolf  coming,  andhhey  shall  beheld,  glorify  Gcd 

K3 


we  may  always  most  thank- 
fully receive  that  his  inestima- 
ble benefit,  and  also  daily  en- 
deavor ourselves  to  follow  the 
blessed  steps  of  his  most  holy 
life,  through  the  same  Jesiu. 
Christ  our  Lord.  J  men. 

The  Efiistle.  1  St.  Peter  ii.  19. 

THIS  is  thank-worthy,  if  a 
man  for  conscience  to 
ward  Gcd  endure  grief,  suffer- 
ing wrongfully.  For  what  glory 
i s  it,  if  when  ye  be  buffeted  foi 
your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pa- 
tiently ?  But,  if,  when  ye  do 
well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye  take 
it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable 
with  God.  For  even  hereunto 
were  ye  called  ;  because  Christ 
also  suffered  for  us,  leaving  us 
an  example,  that  ye  should 
follow  his  steps  :  Who  did  no 
sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in 
his  mouth  :  Who  when  he  was 
reviled,  reviled  not  again  , 
when  he  suffered,  he  threaten- 
ed not ;  but  committed  himself 
to  him  that  judgeth  righteous- 
ly :  Who  his  own  self  bare  our 
sins  in  his  own  body  on  the  tree, 
that  we,  being  dead  to  sin. 
should  live  unto  righteousness  : 
by  whose  stripes  ye  were  heal- 
ed. For  ye  were  as  sheep  goinc 
astray  ;  but  are  now  returnee 
unto  the  shepherd  and  bishop 
of  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  x.  11. 

JESUS  said,  I  am  the  gooc1 
shepherd  :  the  good  shep- 
herd giveth  his  life  for  tht 
sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hire- 
ling, and  not  the  shepherd, 
whose  own  the  sheep  are  not. 


114        THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


in  the  clay  of  visitation.  Sub- 
mit yourselves  to  every  ordi- 
nance of  man  for  the  Lord's 
sake :  whether  it  be  to  the 
king,  as  supreme  ;  or  unto  go- 
vernors, as  unto  them  that  are 
sent  by  him,  for  the  punishment 
of  evil-doers,  and  for  the  praise 
of  them  that  do  well.  For  so 
is  the  will  of  God,  that  with 
well-doing  ye  may  put  to  silence 
the  ignorance  of  foolish  men  : 
as  free,  and  not  using  your 
liberty  for  a  cloak  of  malici 
ousness  ;  but  as  the  servants  of 
God.  Honour  ail  men  ;  Love 
the  brotherhood  :  Fear  God  : 
Honour  the  king. 
The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  16. 

JESUS  said  to  his  disciples 
A  little  while,  and  ye  shall 
not  see  me  ;  and  again,  a  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  see  me ; 
because  I  go  to  the  Father. 
Then  said  some  of  his  disci- 
ples among  themselves,  What 
is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us,  A 
little  while,  and  ye  shall  not 
see  me ;  and  again,  a  little 
while,  and  ye  shall  see  me 
and,  Because  I  go  to  the  Fa- 
ther ?  They  said  therefore. 
What  is  this  that  he  saith,  A 
little  while  ?  we  cannot  tell 
what  he  saith.  Now  Jesus 
knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them- 
Do  ye  inquire  among  your- 
selves of  that  I  said,  A  litth 
while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me 


be  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow 
shall  be  turned  into  joy.  A 
woman  when  she  is  in  travail 
hath  sorrow,  because  her  hour 
is  come  :  but  as  soon  as  she  is 
delivered  of  the  child,  she  re- 
membereth  no  more  the  an- 
guish, for  joy  that  a  man  is 
born  into  the  world.  And  ye 
now  therefore  have  sorrow  : 
but  I  will  see  you  again,  and 
your  heart  shall  rejoice,  and 
your  joy  no  man  taketh  from 
you. 


The 


Fourth    Sunday 
Easter, 


after 


o 


and  again,  a  little  while,  and 
re  shall  see  me  ?  Verily,  ve- 
rily, I  say  unto  you,  that  ye 
shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the 
world  shall  rejoice:  and  ye  shall 


The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
alone  canst  order  the 
unruly  wills  and  affections  of 
sinful  men  ;  grant  unto  thy 
people,  that  they  may  love  the 
thing  which  thou  commandest, 
and  desire  that  which  thou  dost 
promise  ;  that  so,   among  the 

undry  and  manifold  changes 
of  the  wrorld,  our  hearts  may 
surely  there  be  fixed,  where 
true  joys  are  to  be  found, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Amen. 

TheEjiistle.  St.  James  i.   IT. 

EVERY  good  gift,  and  every 
perfect  gift  is  from  above, 
and  cometh  down  from  the 
Father  of  lights,  with  whom 
is  no  variableness,  neither  sha- 
dow of  turning.  Of  his  own 
will  begat  he  us  with  the  word 
of  truth',  that  we  should  be  a 
kind  of  first  fruits  of  his  crea- 
tures. Wherefore,  my  beloved 
brethren,    let  every   man    be 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 


15 


swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak, 
slow  to  wrath;  for  the  wrath 
of  man  worketh  not  the  righ- 
teousness of  God.  Wherefore 
lay  apart  all  nlthiness  and  su- 
perfluity of  naughtiness,,  and 
receive  with  meekness  the  en- 
grafted word,  which  is  able  to 
save  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  5 

JESUS  saith  unto  his  disci- 
ples, Now  I  go  my  way  to 
him  that  sent  me,  and  none  oi 
you  asketh  me,  Whither  goest 
thou  ?  But  because  I  have  said 
these  things  unto  you,  sorrow 
hath  filled  your  heart.   Never- 
theless 1  tell  you  the  truth  ;  it 
is  expedient  for  you  that  I  go 
away  ;  for  if  I  go  not  away 
the  Comforter  will  not  come 
unto  you;  but  if  I  depart,  I 
will  send  him  unto  you.     And 
when  he  is  come,  he  will  re- 
prove the  world  of  sin,  and  ol 
righteousness,    and  of   judg- 
ment ;  Of  sin,    because  they 
believe  not  on  me  :  Of  righte- 
ousness, because  I  go  to  my 
Father,    and   ye    see   me   no 
more  :   Of  judgment,  because 
the  prince    of    this    world  is 
judged.       I   have   yet   many 
things  to  say  unto  you,  but  ye 
cannot  bear  them  now.     How- 
beit,  when  he,  the    Spirit  of 
truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide 
you  into  all  truth  :  for  he  shali 
not  speak  of  himself ;  but  what- 
soever   he     shall   hear,    tba> 
shall  he  speak  ,    and  he  wili 
show  you  things  to  come.  He 
shall  glorify  me  :  for  he  shal 


that  the  Father  hath,  are  mine ; 
therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall 
take  of  mine,  and  shall  show 
it  unto  you. 


The  Fifth  Sunday  after 
Easter. 

The  Collect. 
LORD,  from  whom  all 
good  things  do  come  ; 
grant  tous  thy  humble  servants, 
that  by  thy  holy  inspiration 
we  may  think  those  things  that 
are  good,  and  by  thy  merciful 
guidingmay  perform  the  same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 
The  Epistle,     St.  James  i.  22. 

E  ye  doers  of  the  word, 
and  not  hearers  only,  de- 
ceiving your  own  selves.  For 
if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the 
word,  and  not  a  doer,  he  is 
liked  unto  a  man  beholding  his 
natural  face  in  a  glass.  For 
he  beholdeth  himself,  and  go- 
tth  his  way;  and  straightway 
t'orgetteth  what  manner  of  man 
he  was.  But  whoso  Iooketh 
into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty, 
and  continueth  therein  ;  he  be- 
ing not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but 
a  doer  of  the  work,  this  man 
shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed. 
If  any  man  among  you  seem 
to  be  religious,  and  bridieth 
not  his  tongue,  but  deceiveth 
his  own  heart,  this  man's  reli- 
gion is  vain.  Pure  religion 
and  undefined  before  God  and 
the  father,  is  this,  To  visit 
the  fatherless  and  widows  in 


their  affliction,  and  to  keep 
receive  of  mine,  and  shall  [himself  unspotted  from  the 
show  it  unto  youf    All  things  [world . 


116 


THE  ASCENSION  DAY. 


The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  23 

VERILY,  verity,  I  say  unto 
you,  Whatsoever  ye  shall 
ask  the  Father  in  my  name, 
be  will  give  it  you.     Hitherto 
have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my 
name :     Ask,    and    ye     shali 
receive,    that   your   joy  may 
be  lull.     These  things  have  I 
spoken  unto  you  in  proverbs  : 
the  time  comelii,  when  I  shall 
no  more  speak  unto    you  in 
prov-rbs  ;  but    I    shall    show 
you  plainly  of  the  Bathes.     Ai 
that   day  ye  shall  ask  in  my 
name  :  and  I  say  not  u;;to  yon, 
that  I  will  pray  the  Father  few 
you ;    for   the   father   himself 
foveth   you,   because  ye  have 
loved  me,  and  have  believed 
that  I   came   out  from   God 
I  came  forth  from  the  Father 
and  am  come  into  the  world : 
Again,  I  leave  the  world,  and 
go  to  the  Father.     His  disci 
pies  said  unto  him,   Lo,  now 
speakest    thou     plainly,    and 
sp^akest    no    proverb.      Now 
are  we  sure  that  thou  knowest 
all    things,    and   needest   not 
that  any  man  should  ask  thee : 
by  this  we  believe  that  thou 
earnest  forth  from  God.  Jesus 
anwered  them,     Do  ye   now 
believe?  Behold,  the  hour  com- 
eth,  yea,   is  now  come,    that 
ya    shall    be    scattered    every 
man  to  his  own,  and  shall  leavt. 
me  alone  :  and  yet  I  am  not 
alone,  because  the  Father   is 
with  me.  These  things  I  have 
spoken  unto  you,  that  in  mc 
ye  might  have  peace.     In  the 
world  ye  shall  have  tribulation; 
but  be  of  good  cheer,  I  have 
overcome  the  world. 


The  Ascension  Day. 
The  Collect, 

GRANT,  we  beseech  thee> 
Almighty  God,  that  like 
we  do  believe  thy  only 
otten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  to  have  ascended  into 
the  heavens  ;  so  we  may  also 
m  heart  and  mind  thither  as- 
cend, and  with  him  continually 
dwell,  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with,  thee  and  the  Holy  Gho.->t, 
one  God.  world  without  end. 
linen. 

For  the  Ef untie.  Acts  i.  I. 

T^HE  former  treatise  have 


■L  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of 
all  that  Jesus  began  both  to  do 
and  teach,until  theday  in  which 

he  was  taken  up,  after  that 
ie,  through  the  Holy  Ghost, 
had  given  commandments  unto 
the  apostles  whom  he  had  cho- 
sen :  To  whom  also  he  showed 
•limself  alive  after  his  passion, 
»y  many  infallible  proofs,  b:j- 
ing  seen  of  them  forty  days, 
and  speaking  of  the  things 
pertaining  to  the  kingdom  of 
God  :  and  being  assembled  to- 
gether with  them,  commanded 
mem  that  they  should  not  de- 
part from  Jerusalem,  bit  wait 
for  the  promise  of  the  Father, 
.vhich;  saith  he,  ye  have  heard 
of  me.  For  John  truly  bap- 
tized with  water;  but  ye  shall 
he  baptized  with  the  Holy- 
Ghost,  not  many  days  hence. 
When  they  therefore  were 
:ome  together,  they  asked  of 
him,  saying,  Lord,  wilt  thou 
it  this  time  restore  again  the 
migdom  to  Israel  ?  And  he- 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION-DAY 


117 


said  unto  them,  It  is  not  for 
you  to  know  the  times  or  the 
seasons,  which  the  Father  hath 
put  in  his  own  power.  But  ye 
shall  receive  power,  after  that 
the  Holy  Ghost  is  come  upon 
you  :  and  ye  shall  be  witnesses 
unto  me  both  in  Jerusalem, 
and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Sama- 
ria, and  unto  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  earth.  And  when 
he  had  spoken  these  things, 
while  they  beheld,  he  was 
taken  up,  and  a  cloud  received 
him  out  of  their  sight.  And 
while  they  looked  steadfastly 
toward  heaven,  as  he  went  up, 
behold,  two  men,  stood  by 
them  in  white  apparel ;  which 
also  said,  Ye  men  of  Galilee, 
why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into 
heaven  ?  This  same  Jesus, 
which  is  taken  up  from  you  in- 
to heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like 
manner  as  ye  have  seen  him 
go  into  heaven. 

The  Gosjiel.  St.  Mark  xvi.  14- 

JESUS  appeared  unto  the 
eleven,  as  they  sat  at  meat 
and  upbraided  them  with  their 
unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart, 
because  they  believed  not  them 
which  had  seen  him  after  he 
was  risen.  And  he  said  unto 
them,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world, 
and  preach  the  Gospel  to  every 
creature.  He  that  believeth, 
and  is  baptized,  shall  be  saved 
but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall 
be  damned.  And  these  signs 
shall  follow  them  that  believe  : 
In  my  name  shall  they  cast 
out  devils  ;  they  shall  speak 
with  new  tongues ;  they  shall 
take  up  serpents  ;  and  if  they 


drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall 
not  hurt  them  ;  they  shall  lay 
hands  on  the  sick,  and  they 
shall  recover.  So  then,  after 
the  Lord  had  spoken  unto 
them,  he  was  received  up  into 
heaven,  and  sat  on  the  right 
hand  of  God.  And  they  went 
forth,  and  preached  every 
where,  the  Lord  working  with 
them,  and  confirming  the  word 
with  signs  following. 


Sunday  after  jlscensiun-Day. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  the  king  of  glory, 
who  hast  exalted  thin- 
only  Son  Jesus  Christ  with 
great  triumph  unto  thy  king- 
dom in  heaven  ;  we  beseech 
thee  leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
but  send  to  us  thine  Holy- 
Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  ex- 
alt us  unto  the  same  place 
whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is- 
gone  before  ;  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

The  F/dstle.   1  St.  Peter  iv.  7. 

THE  end  of  all  things  is  at 
hand :  be  ye  therefore 
sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 
And  above  all  things  have  fer- 
vent charity  among  yourselves: 
for  charity  shall  cover  the 
multitude  of  sins.  Use  hospi- 
tality one  to  another  without 
grudging.  As  every  man  hath 
received  the  gift,  even  so  mi- 
nister the  same  one  to  another, 
'as  good  stewards  of  the  mani- 
:fold  grace  of  God.  If  any 
'man  speak,   let  him  speak  as 


lis 


WHITSUNDAY. 


the  oracles  of  God  :  If  any 
man  minister,  let  him  do  it  as 
of  the  ability  which  God  giv- 
eth  :  that  God  in  all  things 
may  be  glorified  through  Jesus 
Christ  :  to  whom  be  praise 
and  dominion  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  26. 

and  part  of  the  1 6th  chapter. 

WHEN  the  Comforter  is 
come,  whom  I  will  send 
unto  you  from  the  Father,  even 
the  Spirit  of  truth,  which 
proceedeth  from  the  Father, 
he  shall  testify  of  me.  And 
ye  also  shall  bear  witness  : 
because  ye  have  been  with  me 
from  the  beginning.  These 
things  have  I  spoken  unto  you, 
that  ye  should  not  be  offended. 
They  shall  put  you  out  of  the 
synagogues  ;  yea,  the  time 
cometh,  that  whosoever  kill- 
eth  you,  will  think  that  he  do- 
eth  God  service.  And  these 
tilings  will  they  do  unto  you, 
because  they  have  not  known 
the  Father,  nor  me  :  but  these 
things  have  I  told  you,  that 
when  the  time  shall  come,  ye 
may  remember  that  I  told  you 
of  them. 


IVhitswukuj. 
The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of 
thy  faithful  people,  by  sending 
to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judg- 
ment in  all  things,  and  ever- 
more to  rejoice  in   his  holy 


comfort,  through  the  rfi 
of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.     A 'men. 

For  the  Efiistle.  Acts  ii.  1. 

HEN  the  day  of  Pente- 
cost was  fully  come,  they 
were  all  with  one  accord 
in  one  place:  And  suddenly 
there  came  a  sound  from  hea- 
ven, as  of  a  rushing  mighty- 
wind,  and  it  filled  all  the  house 
where  they  were  sitting.  And 
there  appeared  unto  them  ele- 
ven tongues,  like  as  of  fire, 
and  it  sat  upon  each  of  them  : 
And  they  were  all  filled  with 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  began  to 
speak  with  other  tongues,  as 
the  Spirit  gave  them  utterance. 
And  there  were  dwelling  at 
Jerusalem  Jews,  devout  men, 
out  of  every  nation  under  hea- 
ven. Now  when  this  was 
noised  abroad,  the  multitude 
came  together,  and  were  con-, 
founded,  because  that  every 
man  heard  them  speak  in  his 
own  language.  And  they  were 
all  amazed,  and  marvelled, 
saying  one  to  another,  Ik-hold, 
are  not  all  these  which  speak 
Galileans  ?  and  how  hear  we 
every  man  in  our  own  tongue 
wherein  we  were  born  ?  Par- 
tisans, and  Medes,  and  Ela- 
mites,  and  the  dwellers  in 
Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea, 
and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus, 
and  Asia,  Phrygia,  and  Pam- 
phylia,  in  Egypt,  and  in  the 
parts  of  Lybia  about  Cyrene, 
and  strangers  of  Rome,  Jews 


MONDaY  in  whitsun.week. 


19 


and  Proselytes,  Cretes  and 
Arabians,  we  do  hear  them 
speak  in  our  own  tongues  the 
wonderful  works  of  God. 

Tfie  Gosjiel.    St  John  xiv,  15 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples, 
If  ye  love  me,  keep  my 
commandments.  And  I  will 
pray  the  Father,  and  lie  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter, 
that  he  may  abide  with  you 
for  ever ;  even  the  Spirit  ol 
truth,  whom  the  world  can- 
not receive,  because  it  seeti. 
him  not, neither  knoweth  him  : 
but  ye  know  him  ;  for  he 
dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall 
be  in  you.  I  will  not  leave  you 
comfortless  ;  I  will  come  to 
you.  Yet  a  little  while  and 
the  world  seeth  me  no  more  ; 
but  ye  see  me :  because  1  live 
ye  shall  live  also.  At  that 
day  ye  shall  know  that  I  am 
in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me, 
and  I  in  you.  He  that  hath 
my  command ments,  and  keep- 
eth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth 
me  ;  and  he  that  loveth  me. 
shall  be  loved  of  my  Father  ; 
and  I  will  love  him,  and  will 
manifest  myself  to  him.  Ju- 
das saith  unto  him,  (not  Isca- 
riot)  Lord,  how  is  it  that  thou 
wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us, 
and  not  unto  the  world  ?  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him. 
If  a  man  love  me,  he  will 
keep  my  words  ;  and  my  Fa- 
ther will  love  him,  and  we 
will  come  unto  him,  and  make 
our  abode  with  him.  Fie  that 
loveth-  me  not,  keepeth  not 
my  sayings :  and  the  word 
which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but 


the  Father's  which  sent  me. 
These  things  have  I  spoken 
unto  you,  being  yet  present 
with  you.     But  the  Comforter, 

which  is  the  Floly  Ghost,  whom 
the  Father  will  send  in  my 
name,  he  shall  teach  you  all 
things,  and  bring  all  things  to 
your  remembrance,  whatso- 
ever I  have  said  unto  you. 
Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my 
peace  I  give  unto  you  :  not  as 
the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto 
you.  Let  not  your  heart  be 
troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid.  Ye  have  heard  how  I 
said  unto  you.  I  go  away,  and 
come  again  unto  you.  II  ye 
loved  me,  ye  would  rejoice, 
because  I  said,  I  go  unto  the 
Father  :  for  my  Father  is 
greater  than  I.  And  now  I 
have  told  you  before  it  come 
to  pass,  that  when  it  is  come 
to  pass,  ye  might  believe. 
Hereafter  I  will  not  talk  much 
with  you  :  for  the  prince  of 
this  woild  cometh,  and  hath 
nothing  in  me.  But  that  the 
world  may  know  that  I  Jove 
the  Father  ;  and  as  the  Father 
gave  me  commandment,  even 
so  I  do. 


Monday  in  Whitsun-week. 
The  Collect. 
God,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of 
thy  faithful  people,  by  sending 
to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spiiit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to 
rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort, 
through  the  merits  of  Christ  Je* 


120 


MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN-WEEK. 


sus  our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and 
leigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity 
of  the  same  Spirit,  one  God, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Ejdstle.  Acts  x.  54. 

THEN  Peter  opened  his 
mouth,  and  said,  Of  a 
truth  I  perceive  that  God  is  no 
respecter  of  persons  ;  but  in 
every  nation,  he  that  feareth 
him,  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, is  accepted  with  him. 
The  word  which  God  sent  un- 
to the  clildren  of  Israel, preach- 
ing peace  by  Jesus  Christ,  (he 
is  Lord  of  all ;)  that  word,  I 
say,  ye  know,  which  was  pub- 
lished throughout  all  Judea, 
and  began  from  Galilee,  after 
the  baptism  which  John  preach- 
ed :  How  God  anointed  Jesus 
of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  with  power  ;  who 
went  about  doing  good,  and 
healing  all  that  were  oppress- 
ed of  the  devil ;  for  God  was 
with  him.  And  we  are  wit- 
nesses of  all  things  which  he 
did,  both  in  the  land  of  the 
Jews,  and  in  Jerusalem ; 
whom  they  slew,  and  hanged 
on  a  tree:  Him  God  raised 
up  the  third  day,  and  showed 
him  openly ;  not  to  all  the 
people,  but  unto  witnesses 
chosen  before  of  God  ;  even 
to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink 
with  him  after  he  rose  from 
the  dead.  And  he  command- 
ed us  to  preach  unto  the  peo- 
ple, and  to  testify  that  it  is  he 
which  was  ordained  of  God  to 
be  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead 
To  him  give   all  the  prophets 


shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 
While  Peter  yet  spake  these 
words,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on 
all  them  who  heard  the  word. 
And  they  of  the  circumcision 
who  believed,  were  astonished, 
as  many  as  came  with  Peter, 
because  that  on  the  Gentiles 
also  was  poured  out  the  gift 
of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  they 
heard  them  speak  with  tongues, 
and  magnify  God.  Then  an- 
swered Peter,  Can  any  man 
forbid  water,  that  these  should 
not  be  baptized,  who  have  re- 
ceived the  Holy  Ghost  as  well 
as  we  ?  And  he  commanded 
them  to  be  baptized  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord.  Then 
prayed  they  him  to  tarry  cer- 
tain days. 

The  Gos/iel.  St.  John  iii.  16. 

OD  so  loved  the  world, 
that  he  gave  his  only  be- 
gotten Son,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.  For  God  sent  not  his  Son 
into  the  world  to  condemn  the 
world,  but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved. 
He  that  believeth  on  him  is 
not  condemned :  but  he  that 
believeth  not  is  condemned  al- 
ready, because  he  hath  not 
believed  in  the  name  of  the 
only  begotten  Son  of  God. 
And  this  is  the  condemnation, 
that  light  is  come  into  the 
world,  and  men  loved  dark- 
ness rather  than  light,  because 
their  deeds  were  evil.  For 
everv  one  that  doeth   evil  ha- 


witness,  that  through  his  name,  teth  the  light,  neither  cometh 
whosoever  believeth  in  him,]to  the  light?    lest  his  deeds 


TUESDAY  IN  WHITSUN WEEK. 


l?l 


•should  he  reproved.     But  heltereth  in  by   the  door,  is  the 
that  doeth  truth  cometh  to  the  shepherd  of  the   sheep.     To 


light,  that  his  deeds  may  be 
made  manifest,  that  they  are 
wrought  in  God. 

Tuesday  in  Whit-sun  Week. 
The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  as  at  this  time 
didst  teach  the  hearts  of 
thy  faithful  people,  by  sending 
to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same 
Spirit  to  have  a  right  judgment 
in  all  things,  and  evermore  to 
rejoice  in  his  holy  comfort, 
through  the  meritsof  Christ  Je- 
sus our  Saviour,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee,  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Spirit,  one 
God  world  without  end.  Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Actsviii.  14. 

"tl/'HEN  the  Apostles,  who 
were  at  Jerusalem,  heard 
that  Samaria  had  received  the 
word  of  God,  they  sent  unto 
them  Peter  and  John  ;  who, 
when  they  were  come  down, 
prayed  for  them,  that  they 
might  receive  the  Holy  Ghost: 
(For  as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon 
none  of  them  ;  only  they  were 
baptized  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus :)  Then  laid  they 
their  hands  on  them,  and  they 
received  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  x.  1. 

T7ERILY,  verily,  I  say  unto 
you,  He  that  entereth  not 
by  the  door  into  the  sheep- 
fold,  but  climbeth  up  some 
other  way,  the  same  is  a  thief 
and  a  robber.    But  he  that  en- 


him  the  porter  openeth  ;  and 
the  sheep  hear  his  voice  ;  and 
he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by 
name,  and  leadeth  them  out. 
\nd  when  he  putteth  forth  his 
own  sheep,  he  goeth  before 
them,  and  the  sheep  follow 
him  ;  for  they  know  his  voice  : 
and  a  stranger  will  they  not 
follow,  but  will  flee  from  him  ; 
for  they  know  not  the  voice  of 
strangers.  This  parable  spake 
Jesus  unto  them  ;  but  they  un- 
derstood not  what  things  they 
were  which  he  spake  unto 
them.  Then  said  Jesus  unto 
them  again,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  I  am  the  door 
of  the  sheep  :  All  that  ever 
came  before  me  are  thieves 
and  robbers ;  but  the  sheep 
did  not  hear  them.  I  am  the 
door :  by  me  if  any  man  en- 
ter in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and 
shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find 
pasture.  The  thief  cometh 
not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill, 
and  to  destroy  :  I  am  come 
hat  they  might  have  life,  and 
that  they  might  have  k  more 
abundantly. 


Trinity  Sunday. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who  hast  given 
unto  us  thy  servants  grace,  by 
the  confession  of  a  true  faith, 
to  acknowledge  the  glory  of 
the  eternal  Trinity,  and  in  the 
power  of  the  divine  Majesty 
to  worship  the  Unity  ;  we  be- 
seech thee  that  thou  wouldest 


i?s 


TRINITY-SUNDAY. 


keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith. ja  face  as  a  man,  andthe  fourth 
and  evermore  defend  us  from  (beast  was  like  a  flying  eagle, 
all  adversities,  who  livest  andlAnd  the  four  beasts  had  each 
reignest,  one  God,  woild  with-jof  them  six  wings  about  him  ; 
out  end.  Amen.  and    they    were  full   of  eyes 


For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  iv.  1 , 


within :  and  they  rest  not  day 
and  night,  saying,  Holy,  holy, 

AFTER  this  I  looked,  and  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty 
behold,  a  door  was  open 
ed  in  heaven  :  and  the  first 
voice  which  I  heard,  was  as 
it  were  of  a  trumpet,  talking 
with  me  ;  which  said,  Come 
up  hither,  and  I  will  show 
thee  things  which  must  be 
hereafter.  And  immediately 
I  was  in  the  Spirit;  and  behold. 
a  throne  was  set  in  heaven, 
and  one  sat  on  the  throne  : 
and  he  that  sat  was  to  look 
upon  like  a  jasper  and  a  sar- 
dine-stone :  and  there  was  a 
rain-bow  round  ahout  the 
throne,  in  sight  like  unto  an 
emerald.  And  round  about 
the  throne  were  four  and 
twenty  seats ;  and  upon  the 
seats  I  saw  four  and  twenty 
elders  sitting,  clothed  in  white 
raiment ;  and  they  had  on 
their  heads  crowns  of  gold  : 
and  out  of  the  throne  proceed- 
ed lightnings, and  thunderings. 
and  voices.  And  there  were 
seven  lamps  of  fire  burning 
before  the  throne,  which  are 
the  seven  spirits  of  God.  And 
before  the  throne,  there  was 
a  sea  of  glass,  like  unto  crys- 
tal. And  in  the  midst  ©f  the 
throne,  and  round  about  the 
throne,  were  four  beasts  full 
of  eyes  before  and  behind : 
And  the  first  beast  was  like  a 
lion,  and  the  second  beast  like 


who  was,  and  is,  and  is  to 
come.  And  when  those  beasts 
gire  glory  and  honour,  and 
thanks  to  him  that  sat  on  the 
throne,  who  liveth  for  ever 
and  ever,  the  four  and  twenty 
elders  fall  down  before  him  that 
sat  on  the  throne,  and  worship 
him  that  liveth  for  ever  and 
ever,  and  cast  their  crowns  be- 
fore the  throne,  saying,  Thou 
art  worthy,  O  Lord,  to  re- 
ceive glory,  and  honour,  and 
power  ,  for  thou  hast  created 
all  things,  and  for  thy  pleasure 
they  are,  and  were  created. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  iii.  1. 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the 
Pharisees,  named  Nico- 
demus,  a  ruler  of  the  Jews  : 
The  same  came  to  Jesus  by 
and  said  unto  him, 
Rabbi,  wTe  know  that  thou  art 
a  teacher  come  from  God: 
For  no  man  can  do  these  mi- 
racles that  thou  doest,  except 
God  be  with  him.  Jesus  an- 
swered and  said  unto  him,  Ve- 
rily, verily,  I  say  unto  thee, 
except  a  man  be  born  again, 
he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Nicodemus  saith  unto 
him,  How  can  a  man  be  born 
when  he  is  old  I  can  he  enter 
the  second  time  into  his  mo- 
ther's  womb,  and    be   born  I 


I  calf,  and  the  third  beast  had' Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily, 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


12 


1  say  unto  thee,  except  a  man 
be  born  of  water,  and  of  the 
Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God.  That 
which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is 
flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  horn 
of  the  Spirit,  is  spirit.  Mar- 
vel not  that  I  said  unto  thee, 
ye  must  be  born  again.  The 
•wind  blowcth  where  it  listeth, 
and  thou  hearest  the  sound 
thereof,  but  canst  not  tell 
whence  it  cometh,  and  whither 
it  goeth  ;  so  is  every  one  that 
is  born  of  the  Spirit.  Nicode 
xnus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  How  can  these  things  be 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  Art  thou  a  master  of  Is- 
rael, and  knowest  not  these 
things  ?  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  thee,  we  speak  that  we 
do  know,  and  testify  that  we 
have  seen  ;  and  ye  receive  not 
our  witness.  If  I  have  told 
you  earthly  things,  and  ye  be- 
lieve not ;  how  shall  ye  believe, 
if  I  tell  you  of  heavenly  things? 
And  no  man  hath  ascended  up 
to  heaven,  but  he  that  came 
down  from  heaven,  even  the 
Son  of  man,  who  is  in  heaven. 
And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the 
serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even 
so  must  the  Son  of  man  be 
lifted  up  ;  that  whosoever  be- 
lieveth  in  him  should  not  pe- 
rish, but  have  eternal  life. 


The  First  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 
GOD,  the  strength  of  all 
those  who  put  their  trust, 
in  thee,  mercifully  accept  our 


prayers  ;  and  because,  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal  na- 
ture, we  can  do  no  good  thing 
without  thee,  grant  us  the  help 
of  thy  grace,  that  in  keeping 
thy  commandments  we  may 
please  thee,  both  in  will  and 
deed,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  John  iv.  7. 

BELOVED,  let  us  love  one 
another :  for  love  is  of 
God,  and  every  one  that  lov- 
eth  is  born  of  God,  and  know- 
eth  God.  He  that  loveth  not, 
knoweth  not  God  ;  for  God  is 
love.  In  this  was  manifested 
the  love  of  God  towards  us, 
because  that  God  sent  his  only 
begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through 
him.  Herein  is  love  ;  not  that 
we  loved  God,  but  that  he 
loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to 
be  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 
Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us, 
we  ought  also  to  love  one  an- 
other. No  man  hath  seen  God 
at  any  time.  If  we  love  one 
another,  God  dwelleth  in  us, 
and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 
Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell 
in  him,  and  he  in  us  :  because 
he  hath  given  us  of  his  Spirit. 
And  we  have  seen  and  do  tes- 
tify, that  the  Father  sent  the 
Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the 
world.  Whosoever  shall  con- 
fess that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of 
God,  God  dwelieth  in  him, 
and  he  in  God.  And  we  have 
known  and  believed  the  love 
fhat  God  hath  to  us.  God  is 
love  ;  and  he  that  dwelltth  in 
love,    dwelleth   in    God,  and 


124 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 


God  in  him.  Herein  is  our 
love  made  perfect,  that  we 
may  have  boldness  in  the  day 
of  judgment ;  because  us  he  is, 
so  are  we  in  this  world.  There 
is  no  fear  in  love  ;  but  perfect 
love  casteth  out  fear  ;  because 
fear  hath  torment:  He  that 
fearcth,  is  not  made  perfect 
in  love.  We  love  him,  be 
cause  he  first  loved  us.  If  a 
man  say,  I  love  God,  and  ha- 
teth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar  : 
for  he  that  lovcth  not  his 
brother,  whom  he  hath  seen, 
how  can  he  love  God,  whom 
he  hath  not  seen  ?  And  this 
commandment  have  we  fron 
him,  that  he  who  Ioveth  God. 
love  his  brother  also. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvi.  19 

THERE  was  a  certain  rich 
man,  who  was  clothed 
in  purple  and  fine  linen,  and 
fared  sumptuously  every  day 
beg 


And  there  was  a  certain 
gar,  named  Lazarus,  who  was 
laid  at  his  gate,  full  of  sores 
and  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the 
crumbs  which  fell  from  the 
rich  man's  table :  moreover 
the  dogs  came  and  licked  his 
sores.  And  it  came  to  pass 
that  the  beggar  died,  and  was 
carried  by  the  angels  into 
Abraham's  bosom  :  the  rich 
man  also  died,  and  was  buried  : 
and  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  being  in  torments,  and 
seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and 
Lazarus  in  his  bosom.  And 
he  cried,  and  said,  Father 
Abraham,  have  mercy  on  me. 
and    send    Lazurus,    that    he 


in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue  ; 
for  I  am  tormented  in  this 
flame.  But  Abraham  said, 
Son,  remember  that  thou  in 
thy  life-time  receivedst  thy 
good  things,  and  likewise  La- 
zarus evil  things  ;  but  now  he 
is  comforted,  and  thou  art  tor- 
mented. And  besides  all  this, 
between  us  and  you  there  is  a 
great  gulph  fixed :  so  that 
they  who  would  pass  from 
hence  to  you  cannot;  neither 
can  they  pass  to  us  that  would 
come  from  thence.  Then  he 
said,  I  pray  thee  therefore, 
father,  that  thou  wouklest  send 
him  to  my  father's  house  :  for 
I  have  five  brethren  :  that  he 
may  testify*  unto  them,  lest 
they  also  come  into  this  place 
of  torment.  Abraham  saith 
unto  him,  They  have  Moses 
and  the  Prophets  ;  let  them 
hear  them.  And  he  said,  Nay, 
father  Abraham  ;  but  if  one 
went  unto  them  from  the  dead, 
they  will  repent.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  If  they  hear  not  Mo-. 
ses  and  the  Prophets,  neither 
will  they  be  persuaded,  though 
one  rose  from  the  dead. 


The  Second  Sunday   after 
Trinity. 
The   Collect. 
LORD,  who  never   full- 
est to  help   and    govern 
those  whom  thou  dost  bring  up 
in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love  ; 
keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  un- 
der the  protection  of  thy  good 
providence,  and  make    us  to 
have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love 


of  thy  Holy  Name,  through  Je- 
may  dip  the  tip   of  his  fin^erUus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


TaUiJ,e<i     lv  D  L  ontprvrtk.  KYork 


///{/ i/  en  ///r  /v  //a/j  ////r/  ///r  />rf/s/frr  aied  rr/t/r 


ff/tJ  CtfTTUti 


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E.afycxn. 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


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The  Efiistle.  1  St.  John  iii.  13 
TVyT  A RVEL  not,  my  brethren, 
1  if  the  world  haic  you. 
We  know  that  we  have  passed 
from  death  unto  life,  because 
we  love  the  brethren.  He 
that  loveth  not  his  brother, 
abideth  in  death.  Whosoever 
hateth  his  brother,  is  a  mur 
derer:  and  ye  know  that  no 
murderer  hath  eternal  life 
abiding  in  him.  Hereby  per 
ceive  we  the  love  of  God,  be- 
cause he  laid  do^n  his  life  for 
us  ;  and  we  ought  to  lay  down 
our  lives  for  the  brethren. 
But  whoso  hath  this  world's 
good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up 
his  bowels  of  compassion  from 
him  ;  how  dwelleth  the  love  of 
God  in  him  ?  My  little  chil- 
dren, let  us  not  love  in  word, 
neither  in  tongue  ,  but  in  deed, 
and  in  truth.  And  hereby 
we  know  that  we  are  of  the 
truth,  and  shall  assure  our 
hearts  before  him.  For  if  our 
heart  condemn  us,  God  is 
greater  than  our  heart,  and 
knoweth  all  things.  Beloved, 
if  our  heart  condemn  us  not, 
then  have  we  confidence  toe 
wards  God.  And  whatsoever 
we  ask,  we  receive  of  him. 
because  we  keep  his  command- 
ments, and  do  those  things 
that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight 
And  this  is  his  commandment. 
That  we  should  believe  on  the 
name  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  love  one  another,  as  he 
gave  us  commandment.  And 
he  that  keepeth  his  command- 


ments, dwelleth  in  him,  and 
he  in  him  :  and  hereby  we 
know  that  he  abideth  in  us, 
by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath 
given  us. 

The  Gos/iel.  St.  Luke  xiv,  16. 

A  CERTAIN  man  made 
a  great  supper,  and  bade 
many ;  and  sent  his  servant  at 
supper  time,  to  say  to  them 
that  were  bidden,  Come,  for 
all  things  are  now  ready.  And 
they  all  with  one  consent  be- 
gan to  make  excuse  :  The 
first  said  uno  him,  I  have 
bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and 
I  must  needs  go  see  it ;  I 
pray  thee  have  me  excused  : 
And  another  said,  I  have  bought 
five  yoke  of  oxen,  and  I  go  to 
prove  them  ;  I  pray  thee  have 
me  excused  And  another 
said,  I  have  married  a  wife 
and  therefore  1  cannot  come. 
So  that  servant  came,  and 
showed  his  lord  these  things. 
Then  the  master  of  the  house, 
being  angry,  said  to  his  ser- 
vant, Go  out  quickly  into  the 
streets  and  lanes  of  the  city, 
and  bring  in  hither  the  poor, 
and  the  maimed,  and  the  halt, 
and  the  blind.  And  the  ser- 
vant said,  lord,  it  is  done  as 
thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet 
here  is  room.  And  the  lord 
said  unto  the  servant,  Go  out 
into  the  highways  and  hedges, 
and  compel  them  to  come  in, 
that  my  house  may  be  fiHed  : 
fbr  I  say  unto  you,  that  none 
of  those  men  which  were  bid- 
den shall  taste  of  my  supper. 


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THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


The  Third    Sunday   ajter 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee 
mercifully  to  hear  us; 
and  grant  that  we,  to  whom 
thou  hast  given  an  hearty  de- 
sire to  pray,  may,  by  thy 
mighty  aid,  be  defended  and 
comforted  in  all  dangers  and  ad- 
versities, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  St.  Peter  v.  5. 

LL  of  you  be  subject  one 
to  another,  and  be  cloth- 
ed with  humility  :  For  God 
resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble.  Hum- 
ble yourselves  therefore  under 
the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that 
he  may  exalt  you  in  due  time  : 
casting  all  your  care  upon  him ; 
for  he  careth  for  you.  Be  so- 
ber, be  vigilant ;  because  your 
adversary  the  devil,  as  a  roar- 
ing lion,  walketh  about,  seek- 
ing  whom  he  may  devour ; 
whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the 
faith  ;  knowing  that  the  same 
afflictions  are  accomplished  in 
your  brethren  that  are  in  the 
world.  But  the  God  of  all 
grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto 
his  eternal  glory  by  'Christ  Je- 
sus, after  that  ye  have  suffer- 
ed a  while,  make  you  perfect, 
atablish,  strengthen,  settle  you. 
To  him  be  glory  and  dominion 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xv.  1. 

THEN  drew  near  unto  him 
all  the  publicans  and  sin- 
gers for  to  hear  him.     And 


the  Pharisees  and  Scribes  mur- 
mured, saying,  This  man  re- 
ceiveth  sinners,  and  eateth 
with  them.  And  he  spake 
this  parable  unto  them,  saying, 
What  man  of  you  having  an 
hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose  one 
of  them,  doth  not  leave  the 
ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilder- 
ness, and  go  after  that  which 
is  lost,  until  he  find  it  ?  And 
when  he  hath  found  it,  he 
layeth  it  on  his  shoulders,  re- 
joicing. And  when  he  cometh 
home,  he  calleth  together  his 
friends  and  neighbours,  saying 
unto  them,  Rejoice  with  me, 
for  I  have  found  my  sheep 
which  was  lost.  I  say  unto 
you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be 
in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that 
repenteth,  more  than  over 
ninety  and  nine  just  persons, 
which  need  no  repentance. 
Either  what  woman  having 
ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she 
lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,- 
and  seek  diligently  till  she  find 
it  I  And  when  she  hath  found 
it,  she  calleth  her  friends  and 
her  neighbours  together,  say- 
ing, Rejoice  with  me,  for  I 
have  found  the  piece  which  I 
had  lost.  Likewise,  I  say  unto 
you,  there  is  joy  in  the  pre- 
sence of  the  Angels  of  God 
over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 


The  Fourth  Sunday  after 
Trinity.. 
The  Collect. 
GOD,  the  protector  of  ail 
that  trust  in    thee,  with- 
out whom  nothing  is  strong? 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 


IT( 


nothing  is  holy  ;  increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy  ; 
that  thou  being  our  ruler  and 
guide,  we  may  so  pass  through 
things  temporal,  that  we  final- 
ly lose  not  the  things  eternal  : 
Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Father, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  viii.  18. 

I  RECKON  that  the  suffer- 
ings  of  this  present  time 
are  not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be 
revealed  in  us.  For  the  ear- 
nest expectation  of  the  crea- 
ture waiteth  for  the  manifes- 
tation of  the  sons  of  God. 
For  the  creature  was  made 
subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly, 
but  by  reason  of  him  who  hath 
subjected  the  same  in  hope  : 
because  the  creature  itself  also 
shall  be  delivered  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption,  into 
the  glorious  liberty  of  the  chil- 
dren of  God.  For  we  know 
that  the  whole  creation  groan - 
eth,  and  travaileth  in  pain  to- 
gether until  now :  And  not 
only  they,  but  ourselves  also, 
which  have  the  first  fruits  of 
the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves 
groan  within  ourselves,  wait- 
ing for  the  adoption,  to  wit 
the  redemption  of  our  body. 

The  Gos/id.     St.  Luke  vi.   36 

E  ye  therefore  merciful, 
as  your  Father  also  is 
merciful.  Judge  not,  and  ye 
shall  not  be  judged  :  condemn 
not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  coi- 
clemned  :  forgive,  and  ye  shall 
be  forgiven  ;  give,  and  it  shall 


be  given  unto  you  ;  good  mea- 
sure pressed  down,  and  shaken 
together,  and  running  over, 
shall  men  give  into  yourbosom. 
For  with  the  same  measure 
that  ye  mete  withal,  it  shall  be 
measured  to  you  again.  And 
he  spake  a  parable  unto  them  : 
Can  the  blind  lead  the  blind  ? 
shall  they  not  both  fall  into  the 
ditch  ?  The  disciple  is  not 
above  his  master :  but  every- 
one that  is  perfect  shall  be  as 
his  master.  And  why  beholdest 
thou  the  mote  that  is  in  thy 
brother's  eye,  but  perceivest 
not  the  beam  that  is  in  thine 
own  eye  ?  Either  how  canst 
thou  say  to  thy  brother,  Bro- 
ther, let  me  pull  out  the  mote 
that  is  in  thine  eye,  when  thou 
thyself  beholdest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Thou 
hypocrite,  cast  out  first  the 
beam  out  of  thine  own  eye, 
and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly 
to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in 
thv  brother's  eve. 


The    fifth    Sunday  jzfter 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  Lord,  we  be- 
seech thee,  that  the  course 
of  this  world  may  be  so  peace- 
ably ordered  by  thy  govern- 
ance, that  thy  Church  may 
joyfuliy  serve  thee  in  all  godly 
quietness,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  St.  Peter  iii.  8. 

BE  ye  all  of  one  mind,  hav- 
ing compassion  one  of  an- 
other j    love   as  brethren,  be 


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SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


pitiful,  be  courteous  ;  not  ren 
dering  evil  for  evii.  01  railing 
for  railing  ;  but  contrariwise, 
blessing  ;  knowing  that  ye  are 
thereunto  called,  that  ye  shouK 
inherit  a  blessing.  For  he  that 
will  love  life,  and  see  good 
days,  let  :nm  refrain  his  tongue 
from  evil,  and  his  lips  thai 
they  sp^ak  no  guile  :  Let  him 
eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ; 
Let  him  seek  peace,  and  en- 
sue it :  For  the  eyes  of  the 
Lord  are  over  the  righteous, 
and  his  ears  are  open  unto 
their  prayers  :  but  the  face  of 
the  Lord  is  against  them  that 
do  evil.  Aid  who  is  he  that 
will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  fol- 
lowers of  that  which  is  good  \ 
But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righte- 
ousness sake,  happy  are  ye  : 
and  be  not  afraid  of  their  ter- 
ror, neither  be  troubled ;  but 
sanctify  the  Lord  God  iu  your 
hearts. 


TheGosfid.     St.  Luke  v.  1. 

IT  came  to  pass,  that  as  t he- 
people  pressed  upon  him  to 
hear  the  word  of  God,  he 
stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesa- 
reth,  and  saw  two  ships  stand- 
ing by  the  lake  ;  but  the  fish- 
ermen were  gone  out  of  them, 
and  were  washing  their  nets. 
And  he  entered  into  one  of  the 
ships,  which  was  Simon's,  and 
prayed  him  that  he  would 
thrust  out  a  little  from  the 
land:  and  he  sat  down,  and 
taught  the  people  out  of  the 
ship.  Now  when  he  had  lefi 
speaking,  he  said  unto  Simon. 
Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and 
let  down     your    nets     for  a 


draught.  And  Simon  answer- 
ing, said  unto  him,  Master, 
we  have  toiled  all  the  night, 
and  have  taken  nothing  ;  ne- 
>  crtheless,  at  tuy  word  I  will 
ict  down  the  net.  And  when 
uiey  bad  this  done,  they  en- 
closed a  great  multitude  of 
fishes,  and  their  net  brake. 
\nd  they  beckoned  unto  their 
partners  which  were  in  the 
other  ship,  that  they  should 
come  and  help  them.  And 
they  came,  and  filled  both 
the  ships  ;  so  that  they  began 
to  sink.  When  Simon  Peter 
saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus* 
knees,  saying,  Depart  from 
me,  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O 
Lord.  For  he  was  astonished, 
and  all  that  were  with  him,  at 
the  draught  of  the  fishes  which 
they  had  taken  ;  and  so  was 
also  James  and  John  the  sons 
of  Zebedee,  which  were  part- 
ners with  Simon.  And  Jesus 
said  unto  Simon,  Fear  not ; 
from  henceforth  thou  shalt 
catch  men.  And  when  they 
had  brought  their  ships  to  land, 
they  forsook  all,  and  followed 
him. 

The  Sixth    Sunday  after 

Trinitv. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  who  hast  prepar- 
ed for  those  who  love  thee, 
ouch  good  things  as  pass  man's 
understanding  ;  pour  into  our 
aearts  such  love  towards  thee, 
that  we,  loving  thee  above  all 
things,  may  obtain  thy  pre- 
mises, which  exceed  all  that 
we  can  desire,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


VJ9 


The  Efiistle.     Rom.  vi.  3, 

KNOW  ye  not  that  so  many 
of  lis  as  were  baptized 
into  Jesus  Christ,  were  bap- 
tized into  his  death  ?  There- 
fore we  are  buried  with  him 
by  baptism  into  death  ;  that 
like  as  Christ  was  raised  up 
from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of 
the  Father,  even  so  we  also 
should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 
For  if  we  have  been  planted 
together  in  the  likeness  of  his 
death,  we  shall  be  also  in  the 
likeness  of  his  resurrection  : 
Knowing  this,  that  our  old 
man  is  crucified  with  him,  that 
the  body  of  sin  might  be  de- 
stroyed, that  henceforth  we 
should  not  serve  sin.  For  he 
that  is  dead,  is  freed  from  sin. 
Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ, 
we  believe  that  we  shall  also 
live  with  him ;  knowing  that 
Christ  being  raised  from  the 
dead,  dieth  no  more  ;  death 
hath  no  more  dominion  over 
him.  For  in  that  he  died,  he 
died  unto  sin  once  ;  but  in  that 
he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 
Likewise  reckon  ye  also  your- 
selves to  be  dead  indeed  unto 
sin :  but  alive  unto  God,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gos/iel.     St.  Matt.  v.  20. 

JESUS  saidunto  hisdisciples, 
Except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness 
of  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees 
ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Ye 
have  heard  that  it  was  said  by 


kill,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the 
judgment.  But  I  say  unto  yon, 
that  whosoever  is  angry  with 
his  brother  without  a  cause, 
shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judg- 
ment :  and  whosoever  shall 
say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  council : 
but  whosoever  shall  say,  Thou 
fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell 
fire.  Therefore,  if  thou  bring 
thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and  there 
rememberest  that  thy  brother 
hath  aught  against  thee,  leave 
thee  thy  gift  before  the  altar, 
and  go  thy  way,  first  be  recon- 
ciled to  thy  brother,  and  then 
come  and  offer  thy  gift.  Agree 
with  thine  adversary  quickly, 
whiles  thou  art  in  the  way  with 
him,  lest  at  any  time  the  ad- 
versary deliver  thee  to  the 
judge,  and  the  judge  deliver 
thee  to  the  officer,  and  thou 
be  cast  into  prison.  Verily  I 
say  unto  thee,  thou  shalt  by  no 
means  come  out  thence,  till 
thou  hast  paid  the  uttermost 
farthing, 


The  Seventh  Sunday  after 
Trinity, 

The  Collect. 

LORD  of  all  power  and 
might,  who  art  the  au- 
thor and  giver  of  all  good 
things ;  graft  in  our  hearts 
the  love  of  thy  name,  increase 
in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us 
with  all  goodness,  and  of  thy 
great  mercy  keep  us  in  the 
them  of  old  time,   Thou  shalt 'same,    through   Jesus   Christ 


not  kill ; 


and  whosoever  shall  Jour  Lord*     Amen 


132 


TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


mon  to  man  :  but  God  is  faith- 
ful, who  will  not  suffer  you  to 
be  tempted  above  that  ye  are 
able  ;  but  will  with  the  tempta- 
tion also  make  a  way  to  escape, 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it, 

The  Gos/icl.  St.  Luke  xvi.  i. 

JESUS  said  unto  his  disciples. 
There  was  a  certain  rich 
man  who  had  a  steward ;  and 
the  same  was  accused  unto 
him,  that  he  had  wasted  his 
goods.  And  he  called  him, 
and  said  unto  him,  How  is  it 
that  I  hear  this  of  thee  ?  Give 
an  account  of  thy  stewardship  ; 
for  thou  mayest  be  no  longer 
steward.  Then  the  steward 
said  within  himself,  What 
shall  I  do  ?  for  my  lord  taketh 
away  from  me  the  steward- 
ship :  I  cannot  dig  ;  to  beg  I 
am  ashamed.  I  am  resolved 
what  to  do,  that  when  I  am  put 
out  of  the  stewardship,  they 
may  receive  me  into  their 
houses.  So  he  called  every 
one  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto 
him,  and  said  unto  the  first 
How  much  owest  thou  unto  my 
lord  ?  And  he  said,  an  hundred 
measures  of  oil.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and 
sit  down  quickly,  and  write 
fifty.  Then  said  he  to  another. 
And  how  much  owest  thou  ? 
And  he  said,  An  hundred mea 
sures  of  wheat.  And  he  said 
unto  him,  Take  thy  bill,  and 
write  fourscore.  And  the  lord 
commended  the  unjust  steward 
because  he  had  done  wisely 
for  the  children  of  this  world 
are  in  their  generation  wiser 


than  the  children  of  light. 
And  I  say  unto  you,  Make  to 
yourselves  friends  of  the  mam- 
mon of  unrighteousness  ;  that 
when  ye  fail,  they  may  re- 
vive you  into  everlasting  ha- 
bitations. 


The  Tenth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

LET  thy  merciful  ears,  O 
Ix>rd,  be  open  to  the 
prayers  of  thy  humble  ser- 
vants ;  and  that  they  may  ob- 
tain their  petitions,  make 
them  to  ask  such  things  as 
shall  please  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

TheEjiistle.  1.  Cor.  xii.  1. 

CONCERNING  spiritual 
gifts,  brethren,  I  would 
not  have  you  ignorant.  Ye 
know  that  ye  were  Gentiles, 
carried  away  unto  these  dumb 
idols  even  as  ye  were  led. 
Wherefore  1  give  you  to  un- 
derstand, that  no  man,  speak- 
ing by  the  spirit  of  God,calleth 
Jesus  accursed  ;  and  that  no 
man  can  say  that  Jesus  is  the 
Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Now  there  are  diversities  of 
gifts,  but  the  same  Spirit. 
\nd  there  are  differences  of 
administrations,  but  the  same 
Lord.  And  there  are  diversi- 
ties of  operations,  but  it  is  the 
same  God  who  worketh  all  in 
all.  But  the  manifestation  of 
the  spirit  is  given  to  every  man 
to  profit  withal.   For  to  one  is 


ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.        1SS 


given  by  the  Spirit  the  word 
of  wisdom  ;  to  another,  the 
word  of  knowledge  by  the  same 
Spirit ;  to  another,  faith  by  the 
same  Spirit ;  to  another,  the 
gifts  of  healing  by  the  same 
Spirit ;  to  another,  the  work- 
ing of  miracles  ;  to  another, 
prophecy  ;  to  another,  discern- 
ing of  spirits  ;  to  another,  d\ 
vers  kinds  of  tongues;  to  ano- 
ther, the  interpretation  oi 
tongues.  But  all  these  worketh 
that  one  and  the  self-same 
Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man 
severally  as  he  will. 

The  GosjieL  St.  Lukexix.  41 

AND  when  he  was  come 
near,  he  beheld  the  city, 
and  wept  over  it,  saying,  If 
thou  hadst  known,  even  thou- 
at  least  in  this  thy  day,  the 
things  which  belong  unto  thy 
peace  !  but  now  they  are  hid 
from  thine  eyes.  For  the  days 
shall  come  upon  thee,  that 
thine  enemies  shall  cast  a 
trench  about  thee,  and  com- 
pass thee  round,  and  keep  thee 
in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay 
thee  even  with  the  ground, 
and  thy  children  within  thee  : 
and  they  shall  not  leave  in  thee 
one  stone  upon  another ;  be- 
cause thou  knowest  not  the 
time  of  thy  visitation.  And  he 
went  into  the  temple,  and  be- 
gan to  cast  out  them  that  sold 
therein,  and  them  that  bought, 
saying  unto  them,  it  is  written, 


The  Eleventh  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

GOD,  who  declarest  thy 
Almighty  power  chiefly 
in  showing  mercy  and  pity  ; 
mercifully  grant  unto  us  such 
a  measure  of  thy  grace,  that 
we,  running  the  way  of  thy 
commandments,  may  obtain 
thy  gracious  promises,  and  be 
made  partakers  of  thy  hea- 
venly treasure,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Efiistle.  1  Cor.  xv.  1 . 
Rethren,  I  declare  unto 
you  the  Gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also 
ye  have  received,  and  whei  ein 
ye  stand  ;  by  which  also  ye  are 
saved,  if  ye  keep  in  memory 
what  I  preached  unto  you, 
unless  ye  have  believed  in  vain. 
For  I  delivered  unto  you  first 
of  all,  that  which  I  also  re- 
ceived, how  that  Christ  died 
for  our  sins,  according  to  the 
Scriptures ;  and  that  he  was 
buried  ;  and  that  he  rose  again 
the  third  day,  according  to 
the  Scriptures  ;  and  that  he 
was  seen  of  Cephas  ;  then  of 
the  twelve  :  After  that,  he  was 
seen  of  above  five  hundred 
brethren  at  once  ;  of  whom 
the  greater  part  remain  unto 
this  present ;  but  some  are 
fallen  asleep.  After  that  he 
was  seen  of  James  ;  then  of  all 
the  Apostles  :  and  last  of  all 
he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of 


prayer  :  but  ye  have  made  it 
a  den  of  thieves.  And  he 
taught  daily  in  the  temple. 

M 


My   house   is   the   house   of  one  born  out  of  due  time.  For 


I  am  the  least  of  the  Apostles, 
that  am  not  meet  to  be  called 
an  Apostle,  because  I  perse- 


iJ4         TWELFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


cuted    ihe   Church   oF   God. | pray,    and    art  wont  to  give 
I3ut,  by  the  grace  of  God,  1 1  mere  than  either  we  desire  or 
am  what  I  am  ;  and  his  grace,  deserve  ;  pour  clown  upon  us 
which  was  bestowed  upon  me,  the  abundance  of  thy  mercy- 
was  not  in  vain  ;  but  I  labour-  forgiving     us     those     things 
ed  more  abundantly  than  they 
all :  yet  not  I,  but  the  grace 
of  God  which  was  with  me. 
Therefore,  whether  it  were  I, 
or  they,  so  we  preach,  and  so 
ye  believed. 
The  Gosfid.  St.  Luke  xviii.  9. 

JESUS  spake  this  parable 
unto  certain  which  trusted 
in  themselves  that  they  were 
righteous,  and  despised  others: 
Two  men  went  up  into  the 
temple  to  pray ;  the  one  a 
Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  Pub- 
lican. The  Pharisee  stood  and 
prayed  thus  with  himself : 
God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I  am 
not  as  other  men  are,  extor- 
tioners, unjust,  adulterers,  or 
even  as  this  Publican  :  X  fast 
twice  in  the  week,  I  give  tithes 
of  all  that  I  possess.  And  the 
Publican  standing  afar  off. 
would  not  lift  up  so  much  as 
his  eyes  unto  heaven.but  smote 
upon  his  breast,  saying,  God 
be  merciful  to  me  a  sinner. 
I  tell  you,  this  man  went  down 
to  his  house  justified  rather 
than  the  other  :  for  every  one 
that  exalteth  himself,  shall  be 
abased;  and  he  that  humbleth 
himself,  shall  be  exalted. 


The  Twelfth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The   Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who  art  always 
more  ready  to  hear  than  we  to 


whereof  our  conscience  is 
afraid,  and  giving  us  those 
good  things  which  we  are  not 
worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  E/iistle.   2  Cor.  iii.  4. 

SUCH  trust  have  we  through 
Christ  to  God- ward  :  Not 
that  we  are  sufficient  of  our- 
selves to  think  any  thing  as  of 
ourselves;  but  our  sufficiency 
is  of  God.  Who  also  hath 
made  us  able  ministers  of  the 
New  Testament ;  not  of  the 
letter,  but  of  the  Spirit :  for 
the  letter  killeth,  but  the  Spirit 
giveth  life.  But  if  the  minis- 
tration of  death,  written  and 
engraven  in  stones,  was  glo- 
rious, so  that  the  children  of 
Israel  could  not  steadfastly 
behold  the  face  of  Moses  for 
the  glory  of  his  countenance, 
which  glory  was  to  be  done 
away  ;  how  shall  not  the  mi- 
nistration of  the  Spirit  be  ra- 
ther glorious  ?  For  if  the  mi- 
nistration of  condemnation  be 
glory,  much  more  cloth  the 
ministration  of  righteousness 
exceed  in  glory. 

77ie  Go*/iel.  St.  Mark.  vii.  31. 

JESUS,  departing  from  the 
coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon, 
came  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee, 
through  the  midst  of  the  coasts 


THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      135 


of  Decapolis,  and  they  bring 
unto  him  one  that  was  deaf, 
and  had  an  impediment  in  his 
speech ;  and  they  beseech 
him  to  put  his  hand  upon  him. 
And  he  took  him  aside  from 
the  multitude,  and  put  his 
fingers  into  his  ears,  and  he 
spit,  and  touched  his  tongue  ; 
and  looking  up  to  heaven,  he 
sighed,  and  saith  unto  him, 
Efihphatha,  that  is,  be  open- 
ed. And  straightway  his  ears 
were  opened,  and  the  string 
of  his  tongue  was  loosed, 
and  he  spake  plain.  And  he 
charged  them  that  they 
should  tell  no  man  :  but  the 
more  he  charged  them,  so 
much  the  more  a  great  deal 
they  published  it ;  and  were 
beyond  measure  astonished, 
saying,  He  hath  done  all 
things  well  ;  he  maketh  both 
the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the 
dumb  to  speak. 

The  Thirteenth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

LMIGHTYandmerdful 
God,  of  whose  only  gift  it 
•ometh  that  thy  faithful  people 
do  unto  thee  true  and  laudable 
service  ;  grant,  we  beseech 
thee,  that  we  may  so  faithfully 
serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we 
fail  not  finally  to  attain  thy 
heavenly  promises,  through 
the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Efd site.     GaLiii.  16. 
rT^O  Abraham  and  his  seed 
-*-   Mere  the  promises  made. 
He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as 


of  many  ;  but  as  of  one,  And 
to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ 
\nd  this  I  say,  that  the  cove- 
nant that  was  confirmed  before 
of  God  in  Christ,  the  law, 
which  was  four  hundred  and 
thirty  years  after,  cannot  dis- 
annul, that  it  should  make  the 
promise  of  none  effect,  for 
if  the  inheritance  be  of  the 
iaw,  it  is  no  more  of  promise  ; 
but  God  gave  it  to  Abraham 
by  promise.  Wherefore  then 
serveth  the  law  ?  It  was  added 
because  of  transgressions,  till 
the  seed  should  come  to  whom 
the  promise  was  made  ;  and  it 
was  ordained  by  angels  in  the 
hand  of  a  mediator.  Now  a 
mediator  is  not  a  mediator  of 
one  :  but  God  is  one.  Is  the 
lav/  then  against  the  promises 
of  God  ?  God  forbid  ;  for  if 
there  had  been  a  law  given 
which  could  have  given  life, 
verily  righteousness  should 
have  been  by  the  law.  But 
the  Scripture  hath  concluded 
all  under  sin,  that  the  promise, 
by  faithof  Jesus  Christ, might 
be  given  to  them  that  believe. 

The  Gotfci.     St.  Luke  x.  23. 

LESSED  are  the  eyes 
which  see  the  things  that 
ye  see:  For  I  tell  yo:i.  that 
many  prophets  and  kings  have 
desired  to  see  those  things 
which  ye  see,  and  have  not 
seen  them  ;  and  to  hear  those 
things  which  ye  hear,  and  have 
not  heard  them.  And  behold 
a  certain  lawyer  stood  up,  and 
tempted  him,  saying,  Master, 
what  shall  I  do  to  inherit eter 


IZG       FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


nal  life  ?  He  said  unto  him. 
What  is  written  in  the  law  I 
How  readestthou  ?  And  he  an- 
swering said,  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  strength,  and 
with  all  thy  mind ;  and  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  And  he 
said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  an- 
swered right,  this  do,  and  thou 
shalt  live.  But  he,  willing  to 
justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus, 
And  who  is  my  neighbour? 
And  Jesus  answering  said,  A 
certain  man  went  down  from 
Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell 
among  thieves,  which  stript 
him  ojf  his  raiment,  and  wound- 
ed him,  and  departed,  leaving 
him  half  dead.  And  by  chance 
there  came  down  a  certain 
Priest  that  way  ;  and  when  he 
saw  him,  he  passed  by  on  the 
other  side.  And  likewise 
Levite,  when  he  was  at  the 
place,  came  and  looked  on 
him,andpassed  by  on  the  other 
s;de.  But  a  certain  Samari- 
tan, as  he  journeyed,  came 
where  he  was  :  and  when  he 
saw  him,  he  had  compassion 
on  him,  and  went  to  him,  and 
bound  up  his  wounds,  pouring 
in  oil  and  wine  ;  and  set  him 
on  his  own  beast,  and  brought 
him  ir.to  an  inn,  and  took  care 
of  him.  And  on  the  morrow, 
when  he  departed,  he  took  out 
two  pence,  and  gave  them  to 
the  host,  and  said  unto  him. 
Take  care  of  him  ;  and  what- 
soever thou  spendest  more, 
when  I  come  again,  I  will  re 
pay    thee.       Which    now    oi 


neighbour  unto  him  that  fell 
among  the  thieves  ?  And  he 
said,  He  that  showed  mercy 
on  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto 
him,  Go,  and  do  thou  like- 
wise. 


The  Fourteenth  Sunday  after 

Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  give  unto  us  the 
increase  of  faith,  hope,  and 
charity  ;  and  that  we  may  ob- 
tain that  which  thou  dost  pro- 
mise, make  us  to  love  that 
which  thou  dost  command, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


I 


The  Efiistle.     Gal.  v.  1 6. 

SAY  then,  Walk  in  the 
Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  ful- 
fil the  lust  of  the  flesh.  For 
the  flesh  lusteth  against  the 
Spirit,  and  the  Spirit  against 
the  flesh  ;  and  these  are  con- 
trary the  one  to  the  other  ;  so 
that  ye  cannot  do  the  things 
that  ye  would.  But  if  ye  be 
led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not 
under  the  law.  Now  the 
works  of  the  flesh  are  mani- 
fest, which  are  these,  Adul- 
tery, fornication,  uncleanness, 
lasciviousness,  idolatry,  witch- 
craft, hatred,  variance,  emula- 
tions,  wrath,  strife,  seditions, 


heresies,   envyings,  murders, 
these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was  (drunkenness,  revellings,    and 


FIFTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER' TRINITY. 


137 


such  like:  of  the  which  I  teh[77je 
you  before,  as  I  have  also  tol<![ 
you  in  time  past,  that  they  whc 
do  such  things,  shall  not  inherit 
the  kingdom  of  God.     But  tin 
fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy, 
peace9  long-suffering,  gentle- 
ness,  goodness,  faith,  meek 
ness,  temperance:  againstsucl 
there   is  no  law.     And   the) 
that  are  Christ's  have  crucifi- 
ed the  flesh,  with  the  affec- 
tions and  lusts. 


The  Gosfiel.  St.  Luke.  xvii.  11. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  as 
Jesus  went  to  Jerusalem, 
that  he  passed  through  the 
midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee. 
And  as  he  entered  into  a  cer- 
tain village,  there  met  him  ten 
men  that  were  lepers,  who 
stood  afar  off.  And  they  lift- 
ed up  their  voices,  and  said, 
Jesus,  Master,  have  merey  oi» 
us.  And  when  he  saw  them, 
he  said  unto  them,  Go  show 
yourselves  unto  the  priests. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as 
they  went,  they  were  cleansed. 
And  one  of  them,  when  he 
saw  that  he  was  healed,  turn 
ed  back,  and  with  a  loud  voice 
glorified  God,  and  fell  down 
on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giving 
him  thanks:  and  he  was  a 
Samaritan.  And  Jesus  an- 
swering said,  Were  there  not 
ten  cleansed?  but  where  are 
the  nine  I  There  are  not  found 
that  returned  to  give  glory  to 
God,  save  this  stranger.  And 
he  said  unto  him,  Arise,  go 
ihy  way :  thy  faith  hath  made 
Ihe  whole*. 


Fifteenth    Sunday 

Trinity. 

The  Collect. 


aft' 


KEEP,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  thy  Church  with 
t.hy  perpetual  mercy  :  And  be- 
cause the  frailty  of  man  with- 
out thee  cannot  but  fall,  keep 
us  ever  by  thy  help  from  all 
ihings  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to 
til  things  profitable  to  our  sal- 


vation, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen,- 

The  Epistle.     Gal.  vi.  11. 

YE  see  how  large  a  letter  I 
have  writtten  unto  you 
with  mine  own  hand.  As  many 
as  desire  to  make  a  fair  show 
in  the  flesh,  they  constrain  you 
to  be  circumcised  ;  only  lest 
they  should  suffer  persecution 
for  the  cross  of  Christ.  For 
neither  they  themselves  who 
are  circumcised  keep  the  law  ; 
but  desire  to  have  you  circum- 
cised, that  they  may  glory  in 
your  flesh.  But  God  forbid 
that  I  should  glory,  save  in  the 
cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
by  whom  the  world  is  crucified 
unto  me,  and  I  unto  the  world. 
For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  cir- 
cumcision availeth  any  thing, 
nor  uncircumcision ;  but  a  new 
creature.  And  as  many  as 
walk  according  to  this  rule, 
peace  be  on  them,  and  mercy,, 
and  upon  the  Israel  of  God. 
From  henceforth  let  no  man 
trouble  me,  for  I  bear  in  my 
body  the  marks  of  the  Lord 
Jesus.  Brethren,  the  grace  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with 
your  spirit.     Amen. 


31  2. 


138       SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFfER  TRINITY. 


The  Gos/ul.    St.  Matt.  vi.  24. .and  all  these  things  shall  be 

NO  man  can  serve  two  mas-  added  unto  you.  Take  there- 
to s  :  for  either  he  will  fore  no  thought  for  the  inor- 
nate the  one,  and  love  theirow  :  for  the  morrow  shall 
other;  or  else  he  will  hold  tojtake  thought  for  the  things  of 
the  one,  and  despise  the  other  :  itself :  sufficient  unto  the  day 


Ye  cannot  serve  God  and 
mammon.  Therefore  I  say 
unto  you,  Take  no  thought  for 
your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat, 
or  what  ye  shall  drink  ;  nor 
yet  for  your  body,  what  ye 
shall  put  on :  Is  not  the  life 
more  than  meat,  and  the  body 
than  raiment  ?  Behold  the 
fowls  of  the  air  :  for  they  sow 
not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor 
gather  into  bams  ;  yet  your 
heavenly  father  feedeth  them. 
Are  ye  not  much  better  than 
they  ?  Which  of  you,  by  tak- 
ing thought,  can  add  one  cubit 
unto  his  stature  ?  And  why 
take  ye  thought  for  raiment  i 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field, 
how  they  grow :  they  toil  not, 
neither  do  they  spin  ;  and  yet 
I  say  unto  you,  that  even  So- 
lomon in  all  his  glory  was  noi 
arrayed  like  one  of  these. 
Wherefore  if  God  so  clothe 
the  grass  of  the  field,  which 
to-day  is,  and  to-morrow  is 
cast  into  the  oven ;  shall  he 
not  much  more  clothe  you,  O 
ye  of  little  faith  ?  Therefore 
take  no  thought,  saying,  What 
shall  we  eat  ?  or,  What  shall 
we  drink  ?  or,  Wherewithal 
shall  we  be  clothed  ?  (for  after 
all  these  things  do  the  Gentiles 
seek  :)  for  your  heavenly  Fa- 
ther knoweth  that  ye  have 
need  of  all  these  things.  But 
seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of 
God,  and  his    righteousness. 


is  the  evil  thereof. 


77ie    Sixteenth    Sunday   after 
Trinity. 


The  Collect, 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
let  thy  continual  pity 


o 

cleanse  and  defend  thy  Church; 
and  because  it  cannot  continue 
in  safety  without  thy  succour, 
preserve  it  evermore  by  thy 
help  and  goodness,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


I 


The  Efiistle.     Ephes.iii.  13. 

DESIRE  that  ye  faint  not 
at  my  tribulations  for  you, 
which  is  your  glory.  For  this 
cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  of  whom  the  whole 
family  in  heaven  and  earth  is 
named,  that  he  would  grant 
you,  according  to  the  riches 
of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthen- 
ed with  might  by  his  Spirit  in 
the  inner  man  ;  that  Christ 
may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by 
faith  ;  that  ye,  being  rooted 
and  grounded  in  love,  may  be 
able  to  comprehend,  with  all 
saints,  what  is  the  breadth, 
and  length,  and  depth,  and 
height ;  and  to  know  the  love 
of  Christ,  which  passeth  know- 
ledge, that  ye  might  be  filled 
with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 
Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to 
do  exceeding  abundantly  above 


SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.      139 


all  that  we  ask  or  think,  ac- 
cording to  the  power  that 
worketh  in  us,  unto  him  be 
glory  in  the  Church,  by  Christ 
Jesus,  throughout  all  ages 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


St.  Luke  vii.  11. 


The  Gospel. 

^ND  it  came  to  pass  the  day 
after,  that  Jesus  went  into 
a  city  called  Nain  ;  and  many 
of  his  disciples  went  with  him, 
and  much  people.  Now  when 
he  came  nigh  to  the  gate  o£]of  the  Spirit 
the  city,  behold  there  was  a 
■dead  man  carried  out,  the  only 
son  of  his  mother,  and  she 
was  a  widow  :  and  much  peo 
pie  of  the  city  was  with  her. 
And  when  the  Lord  saw  her, 
he  had  compassion  on  her,  and 
said  unto  her,  Weep  not.  And 
he  came  and  touched  the  bier, 
-(and  they  that  bare  him  stood 
still)  and  he  said,  Young  man, 
I  say  unto  thee,  Arise.  And 
he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and 
began  to  speak :  and  he  deli- 
vered him  to  his  mother.  And 
there  came  a  fear  on  all :  and 
they  glorified  God,  saying, 
that  a  great  Prophet  is  risen 
up  among  us  ;  and,  that  God 
hath  visited  his  people.  And 
this  rumour  of  him  went  forth 
throughout  all  Judea,  and 
throughout  all  the  region  round 
about. 


us  continually  to  be  given  to  all 
good  works,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  1 . 

I  THEREFORE,  the  pri- 
soner of  the  Lord,  beseech 
you,  that  ye  walk  worthy  of 
the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are 
called,  with  all  lowliness  and 
meekness,  with  long-suffering, 
forbearing  one  another  in  love ; 
endeavouring  to  keep  the  unity 
in  the  bond  of 
peace.  There  is  one  body, 
and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are 
called  in  one  hope  of  your  call- 
ing :  one  Lord,  one  Faith,  one 
Baptism,  one  God  and  Father 
of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and 
through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Luke  xiv.  1 . 

Jesus 


The  Seventeenth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 


IT  came  to  pass,  as 
went  into  the  house  of  one 
of  the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat 
bread,  on  the  Sabbath-day, 
that  they  watched  him.  And 
behold,  there  was  a  certain 
man  before  him,  who  had  the 
dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering 
spake  unto  the  lawyers  and 
Pharisees,  saying,  Is  it  lawful 
to  heal  on  the  Sabbath<lay  ? 
And  they  held  their  peace. 
And  he  took  him,  and  healed 
him,  and  let  him  go  ;   and  an- 


LORD,  we  pray  thee,  that 
thy  grace  may  always  pre 
vent  and  follow  us  j  and  makejwere  bidden,  when  he  marked 


swered  them,  saying,  Which 
of  you  shall  have  an  ass  or  an 
ox  fallen  into  a  pit,  and  will 
not  straightway  pull  him  out 
on  the  Sabbath-day  ?  And  they 
could  not  answer  him  again  to 
these  things.  And  he  put 
forth  a  parable  to  those   who 


1*0      EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


how  they  chose  out  the  chiei 
rooms ;  spying  unto  them 
When  thou  art  hidden  of  any 
man  to  a  wedding,,  sit  not 
down  in  the  highest  room,  lest 
a  more  honourable  man  than 
thou  be  bidden  of  him  ;  and 
he  that  bade  thee  and  him 
come  and  say  unto  thee,  Give 
this  man  place  ;  and  thou  begin 
with  shame  to  take  the  lowest 
room.  But  when  thou  art 
bidden,  go  and  sit  down  in  the 
lowest  room ;  that  when  ht 
that  bade  thee  cometh,  he  may 
say  unto  thee,  Friend,  go  up 
higher  :  then  shalt  thou  have 
worship,  in  the  presence  of 
them  that  sit  at  meat  with  thee 
For  whosoever  exalteth  him- 
self, shall  be  abased  :  and  he 
that  humbleth  himself,  shall 
be  exalted. 

The  Eighteenth    Sunday   after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee 
grant  thy  people  grace  to 
Avithstand  the  temptations  of 
the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the 
devil ;  and  with,  pure  hearts 
and  minds  to  follow  thee,  the 
only  God,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

TheEfii&Ue.      1  Cor.i.  4. 

I  THANK  my  God  alwayson 
your  behalf:  for  the  grace 
of  God  which  is  given  you  by 
Jesus  Christ;  that  in  every 
thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him, 
in  all  utterance,  and  in  all 
knowledge  :  even  as  the  testi- 


mony ot  Christ  was  confirmed 
in  you.  So  that  ye  come  be- 
hind in  no  gift ;  waiting  for  the 
coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  shall  also  confirm 
you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may 
be  blameless  in  the  day  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Ch;ist. 

The  Gospel.   St.  Mat.  xxii.  34. 

TXfHEN  the  Pharisees  had 
heard  that  Jesus  had  put 
the  Sadducees  to  silence,  they 
were  gathered  together.  Then 
one  of  them,  who  was  a  lawyer 
asked  him  a  question,  tempt- 
ing him,  and  saying,  Master, 
which  is  the  great  command- 
ment in  the  law  ?  Jesus  said 
unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  mind  :  This 
is  the  first  and  greatcommand- 
ment.  And  the  second  is  like 
unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  On  these 
two  commandments  hang  all 
the  law  and  the  prophets. 
While  the  Pharisees  were  ga- 
thered together,  Jesus  asked 
them,  saying,  What  think  ye 
of  Christ  ?  whose  son  is  he  ? 
They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of 
David.  He  saith  unto  them, 
How  then  doth  David  in  Spirit 
call  him  Lord,  saying,  The 
Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit 
thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I 
make  thine  enemies  thy  foot- 
stool ?  If  David  then  call  him 
Lord,  how  is  he  his  son  ?  And 
no  man  was  able  to  answer 
him  a  word,  neither  durst  any 
man,  from  that  day  forth,  ask 
him  any  more  questions* 


NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY.       141 


The  Nineteenth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The   Collect. 

GOD,  forasmuch  as  with- 
out thee  we  are  not  able 
to  please  thee ;  mercifully 
grant  that  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 
in  all  things  direct  and  rule  our 
hearts,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  17. 

THIS  I  say  therefore,  and 
testify  in  the  Lord,  that 
ye  henceforth  walk  not  as 
other  Gentiles  walk,  in  the 
vanity  of  their  mind  ;  having 
the  understanding  darkened, 
being  alienated  from  the  life 
of  God,  through  the  ignorance 
that  is  in  them,  because  of  the 
blindness  of  their  heart :  who, 
being  past  feeling,  have  given 
themselves  over  unto  lascivi 
ousness,  to  work  all  unclean 
ness  with  greediness  But  ye 
have  not  so  learned  Christ ;  if 
so  be  that  ye  have  heard  him, 
and  have  been  taught  by  him, 
as  the  truth  is  in  Jesus  :  That 
ye  put  off,  concerning  the  for 
mer  conversation,  the  old  man, 
which  is  corrupt  according  to 
the  deceitful  lusts  ;  and  be  re- 
newed in  the  spirit  of  youi 
mind  :  and  that  ye  put  on  the 
new  man,  which  after  God  is 
created  in  righteousness  and 
true  holiness.  Wherefore  put 
ting  away  lying,  speak  every 
man  truth  with  his  neighbour: 
for  we  are  members  one  of  an 
other.  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin 
not :  let  not  the  sun  go  down 
upon  your  wrath :  neither  give 


place  to  the  devil.  Let  him 
that  stole,  steal  no  more  ;  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  work- 
ing with  his  hands  the  thing 
which  is  good,  that  he  may 
have  to  give  to  him  that  need- 
eth.  Let  no  corrupt  commu- 
nication proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,  but  that  which  is  good 
to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it 
may  minister  grace  unto  the 
hearers.  And  grieve  not  the 
Holy  Spirit  of  God,  whereby 
ye  are  sealed  unto  the  day  of 
redemption.  Let  all  bitter- 
ness, and  wrath,  and  anger, 
and  clamour,  and  evil-speak- 
ing, be  put  away  from  you, 
with  all  malice.  And  be  ye 
kind  one  to  another,  tender- 
hearted, forgiving  one  another, 
even  as  God  for  Christ's  sake 
hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Matt.  ix.  1. 

ESUS  entered  into  a  ship, 
and  passed  over,  and  came 
into  his  own  city.  And  behold, 
they  brought  to  him  a  man 
sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a 
bed.  And  Jesus,  seeing  their 
faith,  said  unto  the  sick  of  the 
palsy,  Son,  be  of  good  cheer, 
thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee. 
And  behold,  certain  of  the 
scribes  said  within  themselves, 
this  man  blasphemeth.  And 
Jesus,  knowing  their  thoughts, 
said,  Wherefore  think  ye  evil 
in  your  hearts  ?  For  whether 
is  easier  to  say,  Thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee  ?  or  to  say,  Arise, 
and  walk  ?  But  that  ye  may 
know  that  the  Son  of  man 
hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive 
sins,  (then  saith  he  to  the  sick 


142        TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


of  the  palsy)  Arise,  take  up 
thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine 
house.  And  he  arose,  and 
departed  to  his  house.  But 
when  the  multitude  saw  it. 
they  marvelled,  and  glorified 
God  who  had  given  such 
power  unto  men. 


The    Twentieth    Sunday    after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  most 
merciful  God,  of  thy 
bountiful  goodness  keep  us,  wt 
beseech  thee,  from  all  things 
that  may  hurt  us  ;  that  we 
being  ready  both  in  body  and 
soul,  may  cheerfully  accom- 
plish those  things  which  thou 
commandest,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Efiistle.     Ephes.  v.  15 

SEE  then  that  ye  walk  cir- 
cumspectly, not  as  fools 
but  as  wise,  redeeming  the 
time,  because  the  days  are  evil 
Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise. 
but  understanding  what  the 
will  of  the  Lord  is.  And  be 
not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein 
is  excess  ;  but  he  filled  with 
the  Spirit  :  speaking  to  your- 
selves in  psalms  and  hymns 
and  spiritual  songs,  singing 
and  making  melody  in  your 
heart  to  the  Lord  ;  giving 
thanks  always  for  all  things 
unto  God  and  the  Father,  in 
the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  ;  submitting  yourselves 
one  to  another  in  the  fear  of 
God. 


The  Gosfiel.  St.  Matt.  xxii.  I. 

JESUS  said,  The  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  like  unto  a  cer- 
tain king,  who  made  a  mar- 
riage for  his  son ;  and  sent  forth 
his  servants  to  call  them  that 
were  bidden  to  the  wedding  : 
and  they  would  not  come- 
Again,  he  sent  forth  other  ser- 
vants, saying,  Tell  them  who 
are  bidden,  Behold,  I  have 
prepared  my  dinner  :  my  oxen 
and  my  fatlings  are  killed,  and 
all  things  are  ready  :  come 
unto  the  marriage.  But  they 
made  light  of  it,  and  went 
their  ways,  one  to  his  farm, 
mother  to  his  merchandize  : 
and  the  remnant  took  his  ser- 
vants and  entreated  them 
spitefully,  and  slew  them.  But 
when  the  king  heard  thereof, 
he  was  wroth  :  and  he  sent 
forth  his  armies,  and  destroyed 
those  murderers,  and  burnt  up 
their  city.  Then  said  he  to 
his  servants,  The  wedding  is 
ready,  but  they  who  are  bid- 
den were  not  worthy.  Go  ye 
herefore  into  the  highways, 
and  as  many  as  ye  shall  find, 
bid  to  the  marriage.  So  those 
servants  went  out  into  the 
highways,  and  gathered  to- 
gether all,  as  many  as  they 
found,  both  bad  and  good  :  and 
the  wedding  was  furnished 
with  guesfs.  And  when  the 
king  came  in  to  see  the  guests, 
le  saw  there  a  man  who  had 
lot  on  a  wedding  garment. 
\nd  he  saith  unto  him.  Friend, 
low  earnest  thou  in  hither,  not 
having  a  wedding  garment  t 
And  he  was  speechless.  Then 
•said  the  king  to  the   servants, 


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143 


Bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and 
take  him  away,  and  cast  him 
into  outer  darkness :  there 
shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing 
of  teeth.  For  many  are  called, 
but  few  are  chosen. 

The  Tnventy-jirst  Sundatj 
after  Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

RANT,  we  beseech  thee, 
merciful  Lord,  to  thy 
faithful  people,  pardon  and 
peace ;  that  they  may  be 
cleansed  from  all  their  sins, 
and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet 
mind,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Ejdstle.    Ephes.  vi.  10. 

Y  brethren,  be  strong  in 
the  Lord,  and  in  the 
power  of  his  might.  Put  on 
the  whole  armour  of  God,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  stand  against 
the  wiles  of  the  devil.  For 
we  wrestle  not  against  flesh 
and  blood,  but  against  prin- 
cipalities, against  powers, 
against  the  rulers  of  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  against 
spiritual  wickedness  in  high 
places.  Wherefore  take  untc 
you  the  whole  armour  of  God. 
that  ye  may  be  able  to  with- 
stand in  the  evil  day,  and  hav- 
ing done  all,  to  stand.  Stand 
therefore,  having  your  Ioin<- 
girt  about  with  truth  ;  anc1 
having  on  the  breast-plate  o! 
righteousness  :  and  your  feel 
shod  with  the  preparation  of 
the  gospel  of  peace ;  above 
all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith 
wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to 


quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of 
the  wicked.  And  take  the 
helmet  of  salvation,  and  the 
sword-  of  the  Spirit,  which  is 
the  word  of  God  :  praying  al- 
ways with  all  prayer  and  sup- 
plication of  the  Spirit,  and 
watching  thereunto  with  all 
perseverence,  and  supplica- 
tion for  all  saints  ;  and  for  me, 
that  utterance  may  be  given 
unto  me,  that  I  may  open  my 
mouth  boldly,  to  make  known 
the  mystery  of  the  gospel  ;  for 
which  I  am  an  ambassador  in 
bonds ;  that  therein  I  may 
speak  boldly  as  I  ought  to 
speak. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  John  iv.  46. 

THERE  was  a  certain  no- 
bleman, whose  son  was 
sick  at  Capernaum.  When 
he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come 
out  of  Judea  into  Galilee,  he 
went  unto  him,  and  besought 
him,  that  he  would  come  down 
and  heal  his  son  ;  for  he  was 
at  the  point  of  death.  Then 
said  Jesus  unto  him,  Except 
ye  see  signs  and  wonders,  ye 
will  not  believe.  The  noble- 
man saith  unto  him,  Sir,  come 
down  ere  my  child  die.  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  Go  thy  way, 
thy  son  liveth.  And  the  man 
believed  the  word  that  Jesus 
bad  spoken  unto  him,  and  he 
went  his  way.  And  as  he  was 
now  going  down,  his  servants 
met  him,  and  told  him,  saying, 
Thy  son  liveth.  Then  inquir- 
ed he  of  them  the  hour  when 
he  began  to  amend  :  and  they 
said  unto  him,  Yesterday,  at 
the  seventh  hour,    the  fever 


iU 


THE  22d  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 


left  him.  So  the  father  knew 
that  it  was  at  the  same  hour 
in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto 
him, Thy  son  liveth  ;  and  him- 
self believed,  and  his  whole 
house.  This  is  again  the  se- 
cond miracle  that  Jesus  did, 
when  he  was  come  out  of  Ju- 
dea  into  Galilee. 


The  Twenty-second  Sunday 
after  Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to 
keep  thy  household  the 
Church  in  continual  godliness; 
that,  through  thy  protection* 
it  may  be  free  from  all  adver- 
sities, and  devoutly  given  to 
serve  thee  in  good  works,  to 
the  glory  of  thy  name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  i.  3. 

I  THANK  my  God  upon 
every  remembrance  of  you 
(always  in  every  prayer  of 
mine  for  you  all  making  re 
quest  with  joy)  for  your  fellow 
ship  in  the  Gospel  from  the  first 
day  until  now  ;  being  confident 
of  this  very  thing,  that  he  who 
hath  begun  a  good  work  in 
you,  will  perform  it  until  the 
day  of  Jesus  Christ ;  even  as 
it  is  meet  for  me  to  think  this 
of  you  all,  because  I  have  you 
in  my  heart,  inasmuch  as  both 
in  my  bonds,  and  in  the  de 
fence  and  confirmation  of  the 
Gospel,  ye  all  are  partakers 
of  my  grace.  For  God  is  my 
record,  how  greatly  I  long  af- 
ter you  all  in  the  bowels 
Jesus  Christ.  And  this  I  pray, 


that  your  love  may  abound  yet 
more  and  more  in  knowledge, 
and  in  all  judgment :  That  ye 
may  approve  things  that  are 
excellent,  that  ye  may  be  sin- 
cere, and  without  offence  till 
the  day  of  Christ ;  being  filled 
with  the  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness,which  are  by  Jesus  Christ, 
unto  the  glory  and  praise  of 
God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xviii.  2  \. 

PETER  saith  unto  Jesus, 
Lord,  how  oft  shall  my 
brother  sin  against  me,  and  I 
forgive  him?  till  seven  times? 
J^sus  saith  unto  him,  I  say  not 
unto  thee,  until  seven  times : 
but  until  seventy  times  seven. 
Therefore  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  likened  unto  a  certain 
king,  who  would  take  account 
of  his  servants.  And  when  he 
had  begun  to  reckon,  one  was 
brought  unto  him,  who  owed 
him  ten  thousand  talents.  But 
forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay, 
his  lord  commanded  him  to  be 
sold,  and  his  wife  and  children, 
and  all  that  he  had,  and  pay- 
ment to  be  made.  The  ser- 
vant therefore  fell  down  and 
worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord, 
have  patience  with  me,  and  I 
will  pay  thee  all.  Then  the 
Lord  of  that  servant  was 
moved  with  compassion,  and 
loosed  him,  and  forgave  him 
the  debt.  But  the  same  ser- 
vant went  out,  and  found  one 
of  his  fellow  servants,  who 
owed  him  an  hundred  pence  ; 
and  he  laid  hands  on  him,  and 
of|took  him  by  the  throat,  saying, 
Pay  me  that  thou  owest.  And 


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145 


iUis  fellow-servant  fell  clown  at' 
his  feet,  and  besought  him 
saying,  Have  patience  wit) 
me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all. 
And  he  would  not  ;  but  went 
and  cast  him  into  prison,  till 
he  should  pay  the  debt.  So 
when  his  fellow-servants  saw 
what  was  clone,  they  were 
very  sorry,  and  came  and  told 
unto  their  lord  all  that  was 
done.  Then  his  lord,  after 
that  he  had  called  him,  said 
unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  ser- 
vant, I  forgave  thee  all  that 
debt,  because  thou  desiredst 
me :  shouldest  not  thou  also 
have  had  compassion  on  thy 
fellow-servant,  even  as  I  had 
pity  on  thee  ?  And  his  lord 
was  wroth,  and  delivered  him 
to  the  tormentors,  till  he 
should  pay  all  that  was  due 
unto  him.  So  likewise  shall 
my  heavenly  Father  do  also 
unto  you,  if  ye,  from  your 
hearts,  forgive  not  every  one 
his  brother  their  trespasses. 

27ie  Twenty-third  Sunday  af- 
ter Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

OGOD,  our  refuge  and 
strength,  who  art  the  au- 
thor of  all  godliness  ;  be  ready 
we  beseech  thee,  to  hear  the 
devout  prayers  of  thy  Church; 
and  grant  that  those  things 
which  we  ask  faithfully,  we 
may  obtain  effectually,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iii.  17. 

BRETHREN,  be  followers 
together  of  me,  and  mark 
them  who  walk  so,  as  ye  have 


us  for  an  en  sample.  (For 
many  walk,  of  whom  I  have 
told  you  often,  and  now  tell 
v  ou  even  weeping,  that  they 
are  the  enemies  of  the  cross 
of  Christ;  whose  end  is  de- 
struction, whose  god  is  their 
belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in 
their  shame,  who  mind  earthly 
things. )  For  our  conversation 
is  in  heaven,  from  whence 
aIso  we  look  for  the  Saviour, 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  who 
shall  change  our  vile  body, 
that  it  may  be  fashioned  like 
unto  his  glorious  body,  accord- 
ing  to  the  working,  whereby 
he  is  able  even  to  subdue  all 
things  unto  himself. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xxii.  15. 

THEN  went  the  Pharisees, 
and  took  counsel  how 
they  might  entangle  him  in  his 
talk.  And  they  sent  out  unto 
him  their  disciples,  with  the 
Herodians,  saying,  Master, 
we  know  that  thou  art  true, 
and  teachest  the  way  of  God 
in  truth,  neither  carest  thou 
for  any  man  :  for  thou  regard- 
est  not  the  person  of  men. 
Tell  us,  therefore,  What 
thinkest  thou  ?  Is  it  lawful  to 
give  tribute  unto  Cjesar,  or 
not  ?  But  Jesus  perceived  their 
wickedness,  and  said,  Why- 
tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites  ? 
Show  me  the  tribute-money. 
And  they  brought  unto  him  a 
penny.  And  he  saith  unto 
them,  Whose  is  this  image 
and  superscription  ?  They  say 
unto  him,  Caesar's,  Then 
saith  he  unto  them,  Render 
therefore  unto  Csesar  the  things 
N 


US  'HIE  2Uh  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY 


which  arc  Cxsar's  ;  and  unto 
Cod  the  things  that  are  Gall's. 
When  they  had  heard  thest 
Words,  they  marvelled,  and 
left  him,  and  went  their  wav. 


The  Twenty-fourth  Sunday  after 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
absolve  thy  people  from 
the'r  offences ;  that,  through 
thy  bountiful  goodness,  we 
may  all  be  delivered  from  the 
bands  of  those  sins  which  by 
our  frailty  we  have  committed : 
Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, for  Jesus  Christ's  sake, 
our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Amen. 

The  Elastics     Colos.  i.  3. 

WE  give  thanks  to  God, 
and  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  praying 
always  for  you,  since  we  heard 
of  your  faith  in  Christ  Jesus 
and  of  the  love  which  ye  have 
to  all  the  saints  ;  for  the  hope 
which  is  laid  up  for  you  in 
heaven,  whereof  ye  heard  be- 
fore in  the  word  of  the  truth 
of  the  Gospel  ;  which  is  come 
unto  you,  as  it  is  in  all  the 
ivorld,  and  bringeth  forth  fruit, 
as  it  doth  also  in  you,  since 
the  day  ye  heard  of  it,  and 
knew  the  grace  of  God  in 
truth.  As  ye  also  learned  of 
Epaphras,  our  dear  fellow - 
servant,  who  is  for  you  a  faith- 
ful minister  of  Christ ;  who 
also  declared  unto  us  youi  I 
love  in  the  spirit.  For  this! 
cause  we  also,   since  the    day: 


we  heard  it,  do  not  cease  to 
pray  for  you,  and  to  desire 
that  ye  might  be  filled  with 
the  knowledge  of  his  will  in 
all  wisdom  and  spiritual  un- 
derstanding ;  that  ye  might 
walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto 
.ill  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in 
j very  good  work,  and  increas- 
ing in  the  knowledge  of  God  ; 
strengthened  with  all  might, 
according  to  his  glorious  pow- 
e-,  unto  all  patience  and  long- 
suffering,  with  joyfulness  ; 
giving  thanks  unto  the  Father, 
who  hath  made  us  meet  to  be 
partakers  of  the  inheritance 
of  the  saints  in  light. 

The  Gos/iel.    St.  Matt.  ix.  1 8. 

WHILE  Jesus  spake  these 
things  unto  John's  dis- 
ciples, behold,  there  came  a 
certain  ruler,  and  worshipped 
him,  saying,  My  daughter  is 
even  now  dead  ;  but  come  and 
lay  thy  hand  upon  her,  and 
she  shall  live.  And  Jesus  arose, 
md  followed  him,  and  so  did 
his  disciples.  (And  behold,  a 
woman,  which  was  diseased 
with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve 
years,  came  behind  him,  and 
touched  the  hem  of  his  gar- 
ment :  For  she  said  within 
herself,  If  I  may  but  touch 
his  garment,  I  shall  be  whole. 
But  Jesus  turned  him  about, 
and  when  he  saw  her,  he  said, 
Daughter,  be  of  good  comfort, 
hy  faith  hath  made  thee 
whole.  And  the  woman  was 
made  whole  from  that  hour.) 
And  when  Jesus  came  into  the 
ruler's  house,  and  saw  the 
minstrels  and  the  people  mak- 


THE  25th  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY 


jng  a~noise,  he  said  unto  them. 
Give  place  :  lor  the  maid  is 
not  dead,  but  slcepeth.  And 
they  laughed  him  to  scorn. 
But  when  the  people  were  put 
forth,  he  went  in,  and  took 
her  by  the  hand,  and  the  maid 
arose.  And  the  fame  hereof 
went  abroad  into  all  that  land. 


The  Twenty -fifth  Sunday  aftet 
Trinity. 

The  Collect. 

STIR  up,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy 
faithful  people  ;  that  they  plen- 
teously  bringing  forth  the  fruit 
of  good  works,  may  by  thee  be 
plenteously  rewarded,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Ejiistle.  Jer.  xxiii.   5. 

BEHOLD,  the  days  come, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  1 
will  rai^e  unto  David  a  righ- 
teous branch  ;  and  a  King  shall 
reign  and  prosper,  and  shall 
execute  judgment:  and  justice 
in  the  earth..  In  his  days, 
Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Is- 
lael  shall  dwell  safely  :  and 
tins  is  his  Name  whereby  he 
shall  be  called,  THE  LORD 
OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 
Therefore,  behold,  the  days 
come,  saith  the  Lord,  that 
they  shall  no  more  say,  The 
Lord  liveth,  who  brought  up 
the  children  of  Israel  out  of 
the  land  ofEpypt;  but,  The 
Lord  l'veth  who  brought  up- 
and  who  led  the  seed  of  the 
house  of  Israel  out  of  the  north- 
country,    and  from  all   coun 


1-17 

tries  whither  I  had  driven 
them  ;  and  they  shall  dwell 
in  their  own  land. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  vi.  5. 

WHEN  Jesus  then  lift  up 
his  eyes  and  saw  a 
great  company  come  unto  him, 
he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence 
shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these 
may  eat  ?  (and  this  he  said  to 
prove  him ;  for  he  himself 
knew  what  he  would  do.) 
Philip  answered  him,  Two 
hundred  penny-worth  of  bread 
is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that 
every  one  of  them  may  take  a 
little.  One  of  his  disciples, 
Andrew,  Simon  Peter's  bro- 
ther, saith  unto  him,  There 
is  a  lad  here,  who  hath  five 
barley  loaves,  and  two  small 
fishes  ;  but  what  are  they 
among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus 
said,  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in 
the  place.  So  the  men  sat 
down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given 
thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
them  that  were  set  down,  and 
!ikewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much 
as  they  would.  When  they 
were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Gather  up  the  frag- 
ments that  remain,  that  no- 
thing be  lost.  Therefore  they 
2;athered  them  together,  and 
iiiled  twelve  baskets  with  the 
fragments  of  the  five  barley- 
'oaves,  which  remained  over 
and  above  unto  them  that  had 
eaten.  Then  those  men,  when 
they  had  seen  the  miracle  thai 


!4» 


SAINT  ANDREW'S  DAY. 


Jesus  did,  said,  This  is  of  a; made  unto  salvation.  For  the 
truth  that  Prophct'that  should  Scripture  saith,  Whosoever 
come  into  the  world.  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be 

ashamed.    For  there  is  no  dif- 

%  If  there  be  any   more  Sim-Terence  between  the  Jew  and 

days  before  Advent -Sunday. the  Greek:  for  the  same  Lord 

the  service  cf  some  of  those  over  all,  is  rich  unto  all    that 

Sun> lays  that   tuere  omitted' call  upon   him.     For  whoso- 

affer    the    E/p'fihany,    shall', ever  shall  call  upon  the  name 

to  supply    so  of  the  Lord,    shall  be   saved. 

How  then  shall  they  call    on 

him  in  whom   they  have   not 

believed  ?  And  how  shall  they 

believe  in  him  of  whom  they 

have  not   heard  ?     And  how 

shall   thev   hear     without    a 


be    taken    in 

many  as  are  here  wanting. 
And  if  there  be  fiver,  the 
overplus  miy  be  omitted : 
Provided  that  this  last  Col- 
lea,  Ef.is'le,  und  Gospel 
shall  ukvays  be  used  upon 
the  Sunday  next  befre  Ad- 
vent. 


Saint  Andrew* 8  Day. 
The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
didst  give  grace  unto 
thy  holy  Apostle  Saint  An- 
drew, that  he  readily  obeyed 
the  calling  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  followed  him  with- 
out delay ;  grant  unto  us  all, 
that  we,  being  called  by  thy 
holy  Word,  may  forthwith 
give  up  ourselves  obediently 
to  fulfil  thy  holy  command- 
ments, through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


I 


The  Epistle.     Rom.  x.  9. 

F  thou  shalt  confess  with 
thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart 
that  God  hath  raised  him  from 
the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved. 
For  with  the  heart  man  be- 
lieveth unto  righteousness  and 
with  the  mouth  confession  is 


they 

preacher?  And  how  shalithey 
preach,  except  they  be  sent  \ 
As  it  is  written,  How  beauti- 
ful are  the  feet  of  them  that 
preach  the  Gospel  of  peace, 
and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good 
things  ?  But  they  have  not  all 
obeyed  the  Gospel.  For  Esaias 
saith,  Lord,  who  hath  believ- 
ed our  report  ?  So  then,  faith 
cometh  by  hearing,  and  hear- 
ing by  the  Word  of  God.  But 
I  say,  have  they  not  heard  ? 
Yes  verily,  their  sound  went 
into  all  the  earth,  and  theiF 
words  unto  the  ends  of  the 
world.  But  I  say,  did  not  Is- 
rael know  ?  First,  Moses  saith, 
I  will  provoke  you  to  jealousy 
by  them  that  are  no  people, 
and  by  a  foolish  nation  I  will 
anger  you.  But  Esaias  is  very 
bold,  and  saith,  I  was  found 
of  them  that  sought  me  not ; 
I  was  made  manifest  unto 
ihem  that  asked  not  after  me. 
But  to  Israel  he  saith,  All  day 
long  have  1  stretched  forth  my 
hands  unto  a  disobedient  and 
gainsaying  people. 


SAINT  THOMAS'S  DAY. 


WD 


The  Gosficl.     St.  Matt.iv.  18. 

JESUSwalkingby  the  seaof 
Galilee*  saw  two  brethren, 
Simon,  called  Peter,  and  An- 
drew his  brother,  casting  a 
net  into  the  sea:  (for  they 
were  ushers.)  And  he  saith 
unto  them,  Follow  me,  and  I 
will  make  you  fishers  of  men. 
And  they  straightway  left  their 
nets,  and  followed  him,  And 
going  on  from  thence,  he  saw 
other  two  brethren,  James 
the  son  ofZebedee,  and  John 
his  brother,  in  a  ship  with 
Zebedee  their  father,  mend 
ing  their  nets  ;  and  he  calied 
them.  And  they  immedia  ely 
left  the  ship  and  their  father, 
and  followed  him. 


upon  the  foundation  of  the 
Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  himself  being  the  chief 
corner-stone  ;•  in  whom  all  the 
building,  fitly  framed  together, 
groweth  unto  an  holy  temple 
in  the  Lord  :  in  wh-  m  ye  also 
are  builded  together  for  an 
habitation  of  God,  through 
the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  24. 


Saint  Thomas  the  Afiostle. 
>  The  Collect. 

Lmighty  and  everlivin? 
God,  who,  for  the  greater 
confirmation  of  the  faith,  didst 
suffer  thy  holy  Apostle  Tho- 
mas to  bedointful  in  thy  Son's 
resurrection;  grant  us  so  per 
fectly,  and  without  all  doubt, 
to  believe  in  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  that  our  faith  in  thy 
sight  may  lvverbe  reproved: 
Hear  us,  O  Lord,  through- 
the  same  Jesu&  Christ ;  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory 
now  and  for  evermore.  .  imen. 
The  Ef:is:te.     Ephes.  ii,   19. 

NOW  therefore  ye  are  no 
mere  strangers  and  fo 
reigners,  but  feliow-citizens 
with  the  saints,  and  of  the 
household  of  "God  j  and  are  built 


'T'Homas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
called  Didymus,  was  not 
with  them  when  Jesus  came. 
The  other  disciples  therefore 
said  unto  him,  We  have  seen 
the  Lord.  But  he  said  unto 
them,  Except  I  shall  see  in 
his  hands  the  print  of  the  nails, 
and  put  my  finger  into  the 
print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust 
my  hand  into  his  side,  I  will 
not  believe.  And  after  eight 
days,  again  his  disciples  were 
within,  and  Thomas  with 
them  :  Then  came  Jesus,  the 
doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in 
the  midst,  and  said,  Peace  be 
unto  you.  Then  said  he  to 
Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy 
finger,  and  behold  my  hands  j 
and  reach  hither  thy  handy 
md  thrust  it  into  my  side  ;  and 
)e  not  faithless,  but  believing. 
And  Thomas  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  My  Lord,  mid 
my  God.  Jesus  saith  unto  himy 
Thomas,  because  thou  hast 
.seen  me,  thou  hast  believed  ; 
blessed  are  they  that  have  not 
seen,  and  yet  have  believed, 
nd  many  other  signs  truly 
did  Jesus  in  the  presence  of 
his  disciples,  which  are  bo* 
N2 


uQ 


SAINT  STEPHEN'S  DAY. 


written  in  this  book.  Cut  these  accord,  and  cast  him   out  of 


are  written  that  ye  might  be- 
lieve that  Jesus  is  the  Christ, 
the  Son  of  God  ;  and  that  be- 
lieving;, ye  might  have  life 
through  lis  Name. 


Saint  Stephen's  Day. 

The  Collect. 

RANT,  O  LORD,  that  in 
all  our  sufferings  here 
upon  earth,  for  the  testimony 
of  thy  truth,  we  may  stead- 
fastly lookup  to  heaven,  and 
by  faith  behold  the  glory  that 
shall  be  revealed  ;  and  being 
filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
may  learn  to  love  and  bless 
our  persecutors,  by  the  exam- 
ple of  thy  first  martyr  >aint 
Stephen,  who  prayed  for  his 
murderers  to  thee,  O  blessed 
Jesus,  who  standest  at  the 
right  hand  of  God,  to  succour 
all  those  who  suffer  for  thee, 
eur  only  Mediator  and  Advo- 
cate.    Amen. 

t  Then  sliall  follow  the  Col- 
lect of  the  A'ativity,  which 
thall  be  said  continually  un- 
til New-Year's  Eve. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  vn.  55. 

STEPHEN,  beingfullof  the 
Holy  Ghost,  looked  up 
steadfastly  into  heaven,  and 
saw  the  glory  of  God,  and  Je- 
sus standing  on  the  right  hand 
©f  God  ;  and  said,  Behold,  ] 
see  the  heavens  opened,  and 
the  son  of  man  standing  on 
the  right  hand  of  God.  Then 
they  cried  out  with  a  loud 
voice,  and  stopped  their  ears 
and  ran  upon  him  "with  one 


the  city,  and  stoned  him  :  and 
the  witnesses  laid  down  their 
clothes  at  a  young  man's  feet, 
whose  name  was  Saul.  And 
they  stoned  Stephen,  calling 
upon  God,  and  saying,  Lord 
Jesus,  receive  my  spirit.  And 
he  kneeled  down,  and  cried 
with  a  loud  voice,  Lord,  lay 
not  this  sin  to  their  charge. 
And  when  he  had  said  this, 
he  fell  asleep- 

TheGosfiel.  St.  Matt.xxiii.  34. 

BEHOLD,  I  send  unto  you 
prophets,  and  wise  men, 
and  scribes  ;  and  some  of  them 
ye  shall  kill  and  crucify  ;  and 
:ome  of  them  shall  ye  scourge 
n  your  synagogues,  and  per- 
secute them  from  city  to  city  ;. 
that  upon  you  may  come  all 
the  righteous  blood  shed  upon 
the  earth,  from  the  blood  of 
righteous  Abel,  unto  the  blood 
of  Zacharias,  son  of  Barachias. 
whom  ye  slew  between  the 
temple  and  the  altar.  Verily 
I  say  unto  you,  All  these  things 
shall  come  upon  this  genera- 
tion. O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,, 
thou  that  killest  the  prophets,, 
and  stonest  them  which  are 
sent  unto  thee  ;  how  often 
would  I  have  gathered  thy 
children  together,  even  as  a 
hen  gathereth  her  chickens 
under  her  wings,  and  ye  would 
not  !  Behold,  your  house  is 
left  unto  you  desolate.  For  I 
say  unto  you,  Ye  shall  not 
see  me  henceforth,  till  ye 
shall  say,  B'essed  is  he  that 
eometh,  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 


SAINT  JOHN  THE  EVANGELIST'S  DAY.        Qj 


Saint    John   the     Evangelist's 
Day. 

The  Collect. 

MERCIFUL  Lord,  we  be- 
seech  thee  to  cast  thy 
bright  beams  of  light  upon  thy 
Church,  that  it  being  instruct- 
ed by  the  doctrine  of  thy  bless- 
ed Apostle  and  Evangelist  St. 
John,  may  so  walk  in  the 
light  of  thy  truth,  that  it  may 
at  length  attain  to  everlasting 
life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.   1  St.  John  i.  1. 

THAT  which  was  from  the 
beginning,  which  we  have 
heard,  which  we  have  seen 
with  our  eyes,  which  we  have 
looked  .upon,  and  our  hands 
have  handled  of  the  word  of 
life ;  (for  the  life  was  mani- 
fested, and  we  have  seen  it, 
and  bear  witness,  and  show 
unto  you  that  eternal  life  which 
was  with  the  Father,  and  was 
manifested  unto  us  ;)  that 
which  we  have  seen  and  heard- 
declare  we  unto  you,  that  ye 
also  may  have  fellowship  with 
us  ;  and  truly  our  fellowship 
is  with  the  Father,  and  with 
his  Son  Jesus  Christ.  And 
these  things  write  we  unto  you, 
that  your  joy  may  be  full 
This  then  is  the  message  which 
we  have  heard  of  him,  and 
declare  unto  you,  that  God  is 
light,  and  in  him  is  no  dark- 
ness at  all.  If  we  say  that 
we  have  fellowship  with  him, 
and  wiiik  in  darkness,  we  lie, 
and  do  not  the  truth  :  But  if 
we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is 


in  the  light,  we  have  fellow- 
ship one  with  another,  and 
the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his 
Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 
If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin, 
we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  us.  If  we  con- 
fess our  sins,  he  is  faithful  ano^ 
just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and 
to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrigh- 
teousness. If  we  say  that  we 
have  not  sinned,  we  make 
him  a  liar,  and  his  Word  is 
not  in  us. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  John  xxi.  19. 


JESUS  said  unto  Peter,  Fol- 
low me.  Then  Peter  turn- 
ing about,  seeth  the  disciple 
whom  Jesus  loved,  following, 
(which  also  leaned  on  his  breast 
at  supper,  and  said,  Lord, 
which  is  he  that  betrayeth 
thee  ?)  Peter  seeing  him,  saith 
to  Jesus,  Lord,  and  what  shall 
this  man  do  I  Jesus  saith  unto 
him,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry 
till  I  come,  what  is  that  to 
thee?  Follow  thou  me.  Then 
went  this  saying  abroad  among 
the  brethren,  that  that  disci- 
ple should  not  die  :  yet  Jesus 
said  unto  him,  He  shall  not 
die  :  but  if  I  will  that  he  tarry 
till  I  come,  what  is  that  to 
thee  I  This  is  the  disciple 
which  testifieth  of  these  things, 
and  wrote  these  things,  and 
we  know  that  his  testimony  is 
true.  And  there  are  also 
many  other  things  which  Je~ 
sus  did,  the  which,  if  they 
should  be  written  every  one, 
I  suppose  that  even  I  he  world 
itself  could  not  contain  the 
books  that  should  be  written. 


Vj 


THE  JNNOC:  DAY. 


The  Innocent's  Day. 

The  CoL 

M.  MIGHTY  God  who 
out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
and  Kicking"  hast  ordained 
strength,  and  madest  infants 
to  glorify  thee  by  their  deaths : 
mortify  and  kill  all  vires  in  us, 
and  so  strengthen  OS  by  thv 
gr&ce*  that  by  the  mnccency 
ot  our  lives,  and  constancy  of 
©ur  faith  even  unto  death*  we 
may  glorify  thy  heft?  Name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  tie  F./vstle.  Rev.  xiv.  1. 

T  LOOKED,  and  io,  a  Lamb 
-*•  stood  on  the  mount  Sio  n, 
and  with  him  an  hundred  forty 
and  four  thousand,  having  his 
Father's  Name  written  in  their 
foreheads.  And  I  heard  a 
voice  from  lie  ven,  as  the 
voice  of  many  waters,  and  as 
the  voice  of  a  great  thunder  : 
and  I  heard  the  voice  of  har- 
pers harping  with  their  harps : 
and  they  sung  as  it  were  a 
new  song  before  the  throne, 
and  before  the  four  beasts, 
and  the  eiders :  and  no  man 
could  learn  that  song,  but  the 
hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  which  were  redeem- 
ed from  the  earth.  These 
are  they  which  were  not  defil- 
ed with  women,  for  they  are 
virgins  :  these  are  they  which 
follow  the  Lamb  whitherso- 
ever he  goeth  :  these  were  re- 
deemed from  among  men,  be- 
ing the  first-fruits  unto  God. 
and  to  the  Lamb.  And  in  thei 
mouth  was  found  no  guile  r  for 


ihey  are  without  fault  before 
the  throne  of  God. 

The  Ghsfiel.     St.  Matt.  ii.  13. 

THE  angel  of  the  Lord  ap- 
pcareth  to  Joseph  in  a 
dream,  saying,  A  rise,  and  take 
the  young  child  and  his  mo- 
ther, and  flee  into  Egypt,  and 
be  thou  there  until  I  bring 
thee  word  ;  for  Herod  will 
seek  the  young  child  todestroy 
him.  When  he  arose,  he  took 
the  young  child  and  his  mo- 
ther by  night,  and  departed 
into  Egypt ;  and  was  there 
until  the  death  oTHerod:  that 
it  might  he  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the 
prophet,  saying,  Out  of  Egypt 
have  I  called  my  son.  Then 
Herod,  when  he  saw  chat  he 
was  mocked  of  the  wise  men. 
was  exceeding  wroth,  and  sent 
forth,  and  slew  all  the  chil- 
dren that  were  in  Bethlehem, 
and  in  all  the  coasts  thereof, 
from  two  years  old  and  under, 
according  to  the  time  which 
he  had  diligently  inquired  of 
the  wise  men.  Then  was  ful- 
filled that  which  was  spoken 
by  'eremy  the  prophet, saying, 
In  i'ama  was  there  a  voice 
heard,  lamentation,  and  weep- 
ing and  great  mourning,  Ra- 
chel weeping  for  her  children, 
and  would  not  be  comforted, 
bee  -use  they  are  not. 


Thj    Conversion    of  St.   Paid 
The  Collect, 

OGOD,  who,  through  the 
preaching  of  the  blessed 
Apostle  Saint  Paul,  has  caus  - 


frHE  CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 


153- 


•d  the  light  of  the  Gospel  to! he  saw  no  man  :  but  they  led 
shine  throughout  the  world  ;  him  by  the  hand,  and  brought 


grant, 


we  beseech  thee,  that 


we,  having  his  wonderful  con- 
version in  remembrance,  may 
show  forth  our  thankfulness 
unto  thee  for  the  same,  by  fol- 
lowing the  holy  doctrine  which 
he  taught,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord      Amen. 

For  the  Ejiistle.     Acts  ix.    1. 

ND  Saul,  yet  breathing 
out  threatenings  and 
slaughter  against  the  disciples 
©f  the  Lord,  went  unto  the 
High  Priest,  and  desired  of 
him  letters  to  Damascus  to  the 
synagogues  that  if  he  found 
any  of  this  way,  whether  they 
were  men  or  women,  he  might 
Bring  them  bound  unto  Jerusa- 
lem. And  as  he  journeyed,  he 
came  near  Damascus :  and  sud- 
denly there  shired  round  about 
him  a  light  from  heaven.  And 
he  fell  to  the  earth,  and  heard 
a  voice  saying  unto  him,  Saul, 
Saul,  why  persecutest  thou 
me  ?  And  he  said,  Who  art 
thou,  Lord  ?  And  the  Lord 
said,  I  am  Jesus  whom  thou 
persecutest:  It  is  hard  for  thee 
to  kick  against  the  pricks. 
And  he,  trembling  and  asto- 
nished, said,  Lord,  what  wTilt 
thou  have  me  to  do  ?  And  the 
Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise, 
and  go  into  the  city,  and  it 
shall  be  told  thee  what  thou 
must  do.  And  the  men  which 
journeyed  with  him,  stood 
speechless  hearing  a  voice, 
but  seeing  no  man.  And  Saul 
arose    from   the   earth  ;    and 


him  into  Damascus.  And  he 
was  three  days  without  sight, 
and  neither  did  eat  nor  drink. 
And  there  was  a  certain  disci- 
ple at  Damascus,  named  Ana- 
nias, and  to  him  said  the  Lord 
in  a  vision,  Ananias  :  And  he 
said,  Behold,  1  am  here,  Lord. 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  him, 
Arise,  and  go  into  the  street 
which  is  called  Straight,  and 
inquire  in  the  house  of  Judas 
for  one  called  Saul,  of  Tarsus : 
for  behold,  he  prayeth,  and 
hath  seen  in  a  vision  a  man 
named  Ananias,  coming  in, 
and  putting  his  hand  on  him, 
that  he  might  receive  his  sight. 
Then  Ananias  answered,  Lord, 
!  have  heard  by  many  of  this 
man,  how  much  evil  he  hath 
done  to  thy  saints  at  Jerusa- 
lem ;  and  here  he  hath  autho- 
rity from  the  chief  priests  to 
bind  all  that  call  on  thy  name. 
But  the  Lord  saith  unto  him, 
Go  thy  way  :  for  he  is  a  cho- 
sen vessel  unto  me,  to  bear  my 
Name  before  the  Gentiles,  and 
kings,  and  the  children  of  Is- 
rael :  For  I  will  show  him  how 
great  things  he  must  suffer  for 
my  Name  s  sake.  And  Ana- 
nias went  his  way,  and  entered 
into  the  house  ;  and  putting 
his  hands  on  him,  said,  Bro- 
ther Saul,  the  Lord  (even  Je- 
sus, that  appeared  unto  thee 
in  the  way  as  thou  earnest) 
hath  sent  me,  that  thou  might- 
est  receive  thy  sight,  and  be 
filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 
\nd    immediately  there   fell 


when  his  eyes  were   opened,|from  his  eyes  as  it  had  been 


15*        PURIFICATION  OF  THE  VIRGIN  MARY. 


scales ;  and  he  received  sight 
forthwith,  and  arose  and  was 
baptized.  And  when  he  had  re 
cci\  erf  meat,  he  was  strength- 
ened. Then  was  Saul  cer- 
tain days  with  the  disciples 
"which  were  at  Damascus 
And  straightway  he  preached 
Christ  in  the  synagogues,  that 
he  is  the  Son  of  God.  But  all 
that  heard  him  were  amazed, 
and  said,  Is  not  this  he  that 
destroyed  them  which  called 
on  this  Name  in  Jerusalem, 
and  came  hither  for  that  in- 
tent, that  he  might  bring  them 
hound  unto  the  chief  priests  ? 
But  Saul  increased  the  more 
in  strength,  and  confounded 
the  Jews  which  dwelt  at  Da- 
mascus, proving  that  this  is 
very  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  xix.  27 

PETER  answered,  and  said 
unto  Jesus,  Behold,  we 
have  forsaken  all,  and  followed 
thee  ;  what  shall  we  have 
therefore  ?  And  Jesus  said  un 
to  them.  Verily  I  say  unto  you 
that  ye  which  have  followed 
me,  in  the  regeneration,  when 
the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  in  the 
throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also 
shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones, 
judging  the  twelve  tribes  of 
Israel.  *\nd  every  one  that 
hath  forsaken  hocuses,  or  bre- 
thren, or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother.,  or  wife,  or  children. 
or  lands,, for  my  Name's  sake, 
shall  receive  an  hundred  fold, 
end  shall  inherit  everlasting 
life.  Dot  many  thai  are  iirs: 
shall  be  last,  audthi  last  shall 
be  fir=.t. 


The  Presentation  of  Christ  in 
the  Temple,  commonly  called 
The  Purification  of  Saint 
Mary  the  Virgin. 

The  Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliv- 
ing  God,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thy  Majesty,  that  as  thy 
only  begotten  Son  was  this  day 
presented  in  the  Temple  in 
substance  of  our  flesh  ;  so  we 
may  be  presented  unto  thee 
with  pure  and  clean  hearts, 
by  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Mal.iii.  t. 

BEHOLD,  I  will  send  my 
messenger,  and  he  shall 
prepare  the  way  before  me: 
and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek, 
shall  suddenly  come  to  his 
temple  ;  even  the  messenger 
ot  the  covenant,  whom  ye  de- 
light in:  behold,  he  shall 
come,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
But  who  may  abide  the  day  of 
his  coming  ?  and  who  shall 
stand  when  he  appeareth  I  for 
he  is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and 
like  fuller' i  soap.  And  he  shall 
sit  as  a  refiner  and  purifier  of 
silver  :  and  he  shall  purify  the 
sons  of  Levi,  and  purge  them 
as  gold  and  silver,  that  they 
may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  of- 
fering in  righteousness.  Then 
shall  the  offerings  of  Judah 
and  Jerusalem  be  pleasant 
unto  the  Lord,  as  in  the  days 
of  old,  and  as  in  former  years. 
And  I  will  come  near  to  you  to 
judgment;  and  I  will  be  a  swift 
witness  against  the  sorcerers, 
and   against    the   adulterers, 


SAINT  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 


155 


and  against  false  swearers, and 
against  those  that  oppress  the 
hireling  in  Ins  wages,  the  wi- 
dow, and  the  fatherless,  and 
that  turn  aside  the  stranger 
from  his  right,  and  fear  not 
me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

The  Gokjicl.     St.  Luke  ii.  22. 

AND  when  the  days  of  her 
purification,  according  to 
the  law  of  Moses,  were  ac- 
complished, they  brought  him 
to  Jerusalem,  to  present  him 
to  the  Lord  (as  it  is  written  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  Even 
male  that  openeth  the  womb 
shall  be  called  holy  to  the  Lord) 
and  to  offer  a  sacrifice,  accord- 
ing to  that  which  is  said  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord,  A  pair  of 
turtle-doves,  or  two  young  pi- 
geons. And  behold,  there 
was  a  man  in  Jerusalem,  whose 
name  was  Simeon  ;  and  the 
same  man  was  just  and  devout, 
waiting  for  the  consolation  of 
Israel :  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
was  upon  him.  And  it  was 
revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy 
Ghost  that  he  should  not  see 
death  before  he  had  seen  the 
Lord's  Christ.  And  he  came 
by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple  ; 
and  when  the  parents  brought 
in  the  child  Jesus,  to  do  for 
him  after  the  custom  of  the 
law,  then  took  he  him  up  in 
his  arms,  and  blessed  God, 
and  said,  Lord,  now  lettest 
thou  thy  servant  depart  in 
peace,  according  to  thy  word  : 
For  mine  eyes  have  seen  thy 
salvation ;  which  thou  hast 
prepared  before  the  face  of  all 
people;    a  light    to    lighten 


the  Gentiles,  and  the  glory  of 
thy  people  Israel.  And  Josepfa 
and  his  mother  marvelled  at 
those  things  which  were  spok- 
en of  him.  And  Simeon  bless- 
ed them,  and  said  unto  Mary  his 
mother,  Behold  this  chid  is 
set  for  the  fall  and  rising  a* 
gain  of  many  in  Israel ;  and 
tor  a  sign  which  shall  be  spo- 
ken against,  (yea,  a  sword 
shall  pierce  through  thy  own 
soul  also,)  that  the  thoughts  of 
many  hearts  may  be  revealed. 
And  there  was  one  Anna,  a 
prophetess,  the  daughter  of 
Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser  ; 
she  was  of  a  great  age,  and 
had  lived  with  an  husband  se- 
ven years  from  her  virginity  j 
and  she  was  a  widow  of  about 
fourscore  and  four  years, 
which  departed  not  from  the 
temple,  but  served  God  with 
fastings  and  prayers  night  and 
day.  And  she  coming  in  that 
instant,  gave  thank6  likewise 
unto  the  Lord,  and  spake  of 
him  to  all  them  that  looked 
for  redemption  m  Jerusalem. 
And  when  they  had  perform- 
ed  all  things  according  to  the 
law  of  the  Lord,  they  returned 
into  Galilee,  to  their  own  city 
Nazareth.  And  the  child  grew, 
and  waxed  strong  in  spirit, 
filled  with  wisdom  ;  and  the 
grace  of  God  was  upon  him. 


Saint  Matthias's  Day. 
The  Collect. 

Q  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
into  the  place  of  the  trai- 
tor  Judas,   didst  choose   thy 
faithful  servant   Matthias,  to 


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SAINT  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 


be  of  the  number  of  the  twelve 
.Apostles ;  grant  that  thy 
Church,  being  always  pre- 
sence! from  talse  Apostles, 
may  be  ordered  and  guided  bv 
faithful  and  true  Pastors, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.   Amen. 

For  the  KfiUtle.  Acts  i.  15. 

IN  those  days  Peter  stood  up 
in  the  midst  of  the  disci- 
ples, and  said,  (the  number 
of  the  names  together  were 
about  an  hundred  and  twenty ;) 
Men  and  brethren,  this  Scrip- 
ture must  needs  have  been  ful- 
filled, which  the  Holy  Ghost 
by  the  mouth  of  David  spake 
before  concerning  Judas,  who 
was  guide  to  them  that  took 
Jesus.  For  he  was  numbered 
with  us,  and  had  obtained 
part  of  this  ministry.  Now 
this  man  purchased  a  field 
with  the  reward  of  iniquity  ; 
and  falling  headlong,  he  burst 
asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all 
his  bowels  gushed  out.  And 
it  was  known  to  all  the  dwel- 
lers at  Jerusalem  :  insomuch 
as  that  field  is  called  in  their 
proper  tongue,  Aceldama,  that 
is  to  say,  The  field  of  blood. 
Tor  it  is  written  in  the  book  of 
Psalms,  Let  his  habitation  be 
desolite,  and  let  no  man  dwell 
therein :  and  his  Bishoprick 
let  another  take.  Wherefore 
of  these  men,  which  have 
companied  with  us  all  the  time 
that  the  Lord  Jesus  went  in 
and  out  among  us,  beginning 
from  the  baptism  of  John,  unto 
that  same  day  that  he  was  ta- 


ken up  from  us,  must  one  be. 
ordained  to  be  a  witne-s  with 
us  of  his  resurrection.  And 
they  appointed  two,  Joseph 
called  Bursabas,  who  was  sur- 
named  Justus,  and  Matthias. 
And  they  prayed,  and  said, 
Thou  Lord,  which  knowest 
the  hearts  of  all  men,  show 
whether  of  these  two  thou  hast 
chosen  ;  that  he  may  take  part 
of  this  ministry  and  apostle- 
ship,  from  which  Judas  by 
transgression  fell,  that  he 
might  go  to  his  own  place. 
And  they  gave  forth  their  lots  ; 
and  the  lot  fell  upon  Matthias. 
And  he  was  numbered  with 
the  eleven  Apostles. 

The  Gosjiel.    St.  Matt.  xi.  25. 

T  that  time  Jesus  answer- 
ed, and  said,  I  thank 
thee,  O  Father,  Lord  of  hea- 
ven and  earth,  because  thou 
hast  hid  these  things  from  the 
wise  and  prudent,  and  hast 
revealed  them  unto  babes. 
Even  so,  Father,  for  so  it 
seemed  good  in  thy  sight.  All 
things  are  delivered  unto  me 
of  my  Father  ;  and  no  man 
knoweth  the  Son  but  the  Fa- 
ther ;  neither  knowreth  any 
man  the  Father,  save  the  Son, 
and  he  to  whomsoever  the  Son 
will  reveal  him.  Come  unto 
me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give 
you  rest.  Take  my  yoke  upon 
you,  and  learn  of  me  ;  for  I 
am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart  : 
and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto 
your  souls.  For  my  yoke  is 
easy,  and  my  burthen  is  light. 


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t  he   An  xtxciati  O  >T 


ANNUNCIAllON  OF  THE  VIRGIN  MARY.       Rl 


The  Annunciation  of  the  bles- 
sed Virgin  Mary. 

The  Collect. 

E  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
pour  thy  grace  into  oui 
hearts  :  that  as  we  have  known 
the  Incarnation  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  ol 
an  angel  ;  so  by  his  cross  and 
passion  we  may  be  brought 
unto  the  glory  of  his  resurrec 
tion,  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  vii.  10. 

"OREOVFR,  the  Lord 
spake  again  unto  Ahaz, 
saying,  Ask  thee  a  sign  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  ;  ask  it  either 
in  the  depth,  or  in  the  height 
above.  But  Ahaz  said,  I  will 
not  ask,  neither  will  I  tempt 
the  Lord.  And  he  said,  Hear 
ye  now,  O  house  of  David  ;  Is 
it  a  small  thing  for  you  to  weary 
men,  but  will  ye  weary  my 
God  also  ?  Therefore  the  Lord 
himself  shall  give  you  a  sign  : 
Behold,  a  virgin  shall  conceive, 
and  bear  a  son,  and  shall  call 
Iiis  name  Immanuel.  Butter 
and  honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he 
may  know  to  refuse  the  evil, 
and  choose  the  good. 

The  Gosjiel.  St.  Luke  i.  26. 

AND  in  the  sixth  month, 
the  Angel  Gabriel  was  sent 
from  God  unto  a  city  of  Galilee, 
named  Nazareth,  to  a  Virgin 
espoused  to  a  man  wlos z  nami 
was  Joseph,  of  the   ho  :se   of 


David :  and  the  virgin's  name 
vas  Mary.  And  the  angel  came 
in  unto  her  and  said,  Hail,  thou 
hat  art  highly  favoured,  the 
Lord  is  with  thee  ;  blessed  art 
hou  among  women.  And  when 
she  saw  him,  she  was  troubled 
\t  his  saying,  and  cast  in  her 
mind  what  manner  of  salutation 
this  should  be.  And  the  Angel 
said  unto  her,  Fear  not,  Mary ; 
for  thou  hast  found  favour  with 
God.  And  behold,  thou  shalt 
conceive  in  thy  womb,  and 
bring  forth  a  son,  and  shalt 
call  his  name  Jesus.  He  shall 
be  great,  and  shall  be  called 
the  Son  of  the  Highest ;  and 
the  Lord  God  shall  give  unto 
him  the  throne  of  his  father 
David.  And  he  shall  reign  over 
the  house  of  Jacob  for  ever ; 
ind  of  his  kingdom  there  shall 
be  no  end.  Then  said  Mary 
unto  the  angel,  How  shall  this 
be,  seeing  I  know  not  a  man  ? 
And  the  angel  answered  and 
said  unto  her,  The  Holy  Ghost 
shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the 
power  of  the  Highest  shall 
overshadow  thee :  therefore 
also  that  holy  thing  which  shall 
he.  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called 
the  Son  of  God.  And  behold, 
thy  cousin  Elizabeth,  she  hath 
tlso  conceived  a  son  in  her  old 
ige  ;  and  this  is  the  sixth  month 
with  her,  who  was  called  bar- 
ren.  For  wi^h  God  nothing 
shall  be  impossible.  And  Mary 
said,  behold  the  handmaid  of 
he  Lord ;  be  it  unto  me  ac- 
ording  to  thy  word.  And  the 
angel  departed  from  her. 


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SAINT  MAHK'S  OAT. 


Saint  Mark**  Day. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  instructed  thy  holy 
Church  with  the  heavenly  doc- 
trine of  thy  Evangelist  St. 
j\lark ;  give  us  grace,  that 
being  not  like  children  carried 
away  with  every  blast  of  vain 
tloctrine,  we  maybe  establish- 
ed in  the  truth  of  thy  holy 
Gospel,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  7. 

UNTO  every  one  of  us  is 
given  grace,  according 
to  the  measure  of  the  gift  of 
Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith, 
"When  he  ascended  up  on  high, 
lie  led  captivity  captive,  and 
gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now 
that  he  ascended,  what  is  it 
but  that  he  also  descended  first 
into  the  lower  parts  of  the 
earth  ?  He  that  descended  is 
the  same  also  that  ascended 
up  far  above  all  heavens,  that 
Jie  might  fill  all  things.)  And 
.cie  gave  some  apostles,  and 
some  prophets,  and  some  evan- 
gelists, and  some  pastors  and 
teachers  :  for  the  perfecting  of 
the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the 
ministry,  for  the  edifying  of 
the  body  of  Christ ;  till  v  e  all 
come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith, 
and  of  the  knowledge  of  the 
Son  of  God,  unto  a  perfect 
jnan,  unto  the  measure  of  the 
stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ ; 
ihat  we  henceforth  be  no  more 
children,  tossed  to  and  fro, 
and  carried  about  with  every 
wind  ofdo(  trine,  by  the  sleight 


of  men,  and  cunning  crafti- 
ness, whereby  they  lie  in  wait 
to  deceive  ;  but  speaking  the 
truth  in  love,  may  grow  up 
into  him  in  all  things,  which  is 
the  head,  even  Christ:  From 
whom  the  whole  body  fitly 
joined  together,  and  compact- 
ed by  that  which  every  joint 
supplieth,  according  to  the  ef- 
fectual working  in  the  measure 
of  every  part,  maketh  increase 
of  the  body,  unto  the  edifying 
of  itself  in  love. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  John  x v.  I. 

I  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my 
Father  is  the  husbandman. 
Every  branch  in  me  thatbear- 
eth  not  fruit,  he  taketh  away ; 
and  every  branch  that  beareth 
fruit,  he  purgeth  it,  that  it  may 
bring  forth  more  fruit.  Now 
ye  are  clean  through  the  word 
which  I  have  spoken  unto  you. 
Abide  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  As 
the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of 
itself,  except  it  abide  in  the 
vine ;  no  more  can  ye,  except 
ye  abide  in  me.  I  am  the  vine, 
ye  are  the  branches.  He  that 
abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him, 
the  same  bringeth  forth  much 
fruit :  for  without  me  ye  can 
do  nothing  If  a  man  abide 
not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a 
branch,  and  is  withered ;  and 
men  gather  them,  and  cast 
them  into  the  fire,  and  they 
are 'burned.  If  ye  abide  in 
me,  and  my  words  abide  in 
you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will, 
and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you 
Herein  is  my  Father  glorified, 
that  ye  bear  much  fruit ;  so 
shall  ye  be  my  disciples*    A* 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'  DAY 


VjD 


the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so 
have  I  loved  you :  continue  ye 
in  my  love.  If  ye  keep  my 
commandments,  ye  shall  abide 
in  my  love  J  even  as  I  have 
kept  my  Father's  command- 
ments, and  abide  in  his  love. 
These  things  have  I  spoken 
unto  you,  that  my  joy  might 
remain  in  you,  and  that  your 
joy  might  be  full. 


Saint  Philip  and  Saint  James* 
Day. 

The  Collect. 

Q  ALMIGHTY  God,  whom 

truly  to  know  is  everlast- 
ing life  ;  grant  us  perfectly  to 
know  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
be  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the 
life  ;  that  following  the  steps 


and  it  shall  be  given  him.  Rut 
let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing 
wavering:  for  he  thatwavercth 
is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea,  dri- 
ven with  the  wind,  and  tossed. 
For  let  not  that  man  think  that 
lie  shall  receive  any  thing  o*: 
the  Lord.  A  double-minded 
man  is  unstable  in  all  his  ways. 
Let  the  brother  of  low  degree 
rejoice  in  that  he  is  exalted  ; 
but  the  rich  in  that  he  is  made 
low  ;  because  as  the  flower  of 
the  grass  he  shall  pass  away. 
For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen 
with  a  burning  heat,  but  it- 
whiihereth  the  grass,  and  the 
flower  thereof  falleth,  and  the 
grace  of  the  fashion  of  it  per- 
isheth  :  so  also  shall  the  rich 
man  fade  away  in  his  ways. 
Blessed  is  the  man  that  en- 
dureth  temptation  ;  for  when 
he  is  tried,   he  shall  receive 


of  thy   holy   Apostles,  Sain 

Philip  and  Saint   James,   we  the  crown  of  life,  which  the 

may  steadfastly  walk  in  the  way 


that  leadetli  to  eternal  life, 
through  tjie  same  thy  Son  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.      Amen, 

The  Ejiistle.     St.  James  i.  1 

JAMES,  a  servant  of  God, 
and  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
to  the  twelve  tribes  which  are 
scattered  abroad,  greeting. 
My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy 
when  ye  fall  into  divers  temp- 
tations ;  knowing  this,  that  the 
trying  of  your  faith  worketh 
patience.  Bat  let  patience 
have  her  perfect  work,   that 


Lord  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him. 

The  Gospel.     St.  John  xiv.  1.; 

AND  Jesus  said  unto  his 
disciples,  Let  not  your 
heart  be  troubled  :  ye  believe, 
in  God,  believe  also  in  me.  In 
my  Father's  house  are  many 
mansions  ;  if  it  were  not  so, 
I  would  have  told  you.  I  go 
to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 
At*!  if  I  go  and  prepare  a 
place  for  you,  I  will  come 
again,  and  receive  you  unto 
myself;  that  where  lam,  there 


ye  may  be  perfect  and  entire,' ye  may  be  also.  And  whither 
wanting  nothing.  If  any  ofll  go,  ye  know,  and  the  way  ye 
you  iack  wisdom,  let  him  ask j know.  Thomas  saith  unto  him, 
of  God  that  giveth  to  all  men; Lord,  we  know  not  whither 
liberally,  and"  upbruideth  not  jj  thou  goest,  and  how  can  we 


160 


SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 


know  the   way  ?    Jesus   saitli 
unto  him,  I  am   the  way,  tht 
truth,  and  the   life  :   no   mill 
Cometh  unto  the  Father  but  b) 
me.     If  ye  had  known  me,  yt 
should  have  known  my  Fathei 
also  :  and  from  henceforth   ye 
know  him,  and  have  seen  him. 
Philip  saith  unto   him,  Lord, 
show  us  the    Father,    and  it 
sufficeth  us.     Jesus  saith  untc 
him,  Have  I  been  so  long  time 
with  you,   and  yet  hast  thou 
not  known   me,  Philip  ?    He 
that  hath  seen  me,  hath  seen 
the   Father ;    and  how  sayest 
thou  then,  Show  us   the   Fa- 
ther ?     Believest  thou  not  that 
1  am   in  the   Father,  and  the 
Father   in  me  ?     The  word<- 
that  I  speak  unto  you.  I  speak 


leave  us  not,  we  beseech  thee, 
destitute  of  thy  manifold  gifts, 
nor  yet  of  grace  to  use  them 
;,l\vay  to  thy  honour  and  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  xi.  22 1 

TIDINGS  of  these  things 
came  unto  the  ears  of 
the  Church,  which  was  in  Je- 
rusalem :  and  they  sent  forth 
Barnabas,  that  he  should  go 
as  far  as  Antioch  :  who,  when 
he  came,  and  had  seen  the 
grace  of  God,  was  glad  ;  and 
exhorted  them  all,  that  with 
purpose  of  heart  they  would 
cleave  unto  the  Lord.  For 
he  was  a  good  man,  and  full 


not  of  mvself ;  but  the  Father  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  andof  faith  : 
that  dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth and  much  people  was  added 
the  works.     Believe  me,  that  unto  the  Lord.      Then  depart 


I  am  in  the  Father,  and  tht 
Father  in  me;  or  else  believe 
me  for  the  very  work's  sake. 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you. 
He  that  belicveth  on  me,  tht 
works  that  I  do  shall  he  do 
also  ,  and  greater  works  that; 
Ihese  shall  he  do  ;  because  I 
go  unto  my  Father.  And  what- 
soever ye  shall  ask  in  my 
Name,  that  will  I  do,  that  the 
Father  may  be  glorified  in  the 
Son.  If  ye  shall  ask  any  thing 
in  my  Name,  I  will  do  it. 


Saint  Barnabas  the  Aftcstle. 

The  Collect. 

OLORD  God  Almighty, 
who  didst  endue  thy  holy 
Apostle  Barnabas  with  singu- 
lar gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost 


ed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus  for  to 
seek  Saul :  And  when  he  had 
found    him,  ha  brought   him 
unto  Antioch.     And   it  came 
to  pass,  that  a  whole  year  they 
assembled  themselves  with  the 
Church,  and  taught  much  peo- 
ple :    and  the  disciples   were 
called  Christians  first  in  Anti- 
och.    And  in  these  days  came 
prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto 
Antioch.     And  there  stood  up 
one  of  them,  named    Agabus, 
and  signified  by  the  Spirit,  that 
there  should  be   great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world:  which 
came  to  pass  in  the  days   of 
Claudius   Cesar.     Then    the 
disciples,  every   man    accord- 
ing to  his  ability,  determined 
to  send  relief  unto  the  brethren 
which  dwelt  in  Judea.   Which 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 


lot 


also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to 
the  '-ldcrsby  the  hands  of  Bar- 
nabas and  Saul. 
The  Gos/iel.  St.  John  xv.  12. 

THis  is  my  commandment, 
Th,at  ye  love  one  another, 
as  I  have  loved  you.  Greater 
love  hath  no  man  than  this, 
that  a  man  lay  down  his  life 
for  his  friends.  Ye  are  my 
friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  1 
command  you.  Henceforth  1 
call  you  not  servants ;  for  the 
servant  knoweth  not  what  his 
lord  doeth  ;  but  I  have  called 
you  friends  ;  for  all  things  that 
I  have  heard  of  my  father,  j 
have  made  known  unto  you. 
Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but 
I  have  chosen  you,  and  ordain 
ed  you,  that  ye  should  go  and 
bring  forth  fruit,  and  that 
your  fruit  should  remain  :  that 
whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  of  the 
Father  in  my  name,  he  may 
give  it  you. 


Saint  John  Baptist's  Day, 
The  Collect. 

ALmighty  God,  by  whose 
providence  thy  servant 
John  Baptist  was  wonderfully 
born,  and  sent  to  prepare  the 
way  of  thy  Son.  our  Saviour, 
by  preaching  repentance  ; 
make  us  so  to  follow  his  doc- 
trine and  holy  life,  that  we 
may  truly  repent  according  to 
his  preaching-  ;  and  after  his 
example  constantly  speak  the 
truth,  boldly  rebuke  vice,  and 
patiently  suffer  for  the  truth's 
sake,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amca* 

O  2 


For  the  Epittle,  Isa.  xl.  1. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye 
my  people,  saith  your 
God.  Speak  ye  comfortably 
to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto 
her,  that  her  warfare  is  ac- 
complished, that  her  iniquity 
is  pardoned  :  for  she  hath  re 
ceived  of  the  Lord's  hand  dou- 
ble for  all  her  sins.  Tne  voice 
of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wil- 
derness, Prepare  ye  the  way 
of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in 
the  desert  a  highway  for  our 
God.  Every  valley  shall  be' 
exalted,  and  every  mountain 
and  hill  shall  be  made  low  i 
and  the  crooked  shall  be  made 
straight,  and  the  rough  places 
plain.  And  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and 
all  flesh  shall  see  it  together  ; 
for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord 
hath  spoken  it.  The  voice, 
said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What 
shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh  is  grass, 
and  all  the  gcodliness  thereof 
is  as  the  flower  of  the  field. 
The  grass  withcreth,  the 
flower  fadeth,  because  the  Spi- 
rit of  the  Lord  bloweth  upcu 
it :  surely  the  people  is  gras3. 
The  grass  withereth,  the 
flower  fadeth  ;  but  the  word 
of  our  God  shall  stand  for 
ever.  O  Zion,  that  bringest 
geod  tidings,  get  th.ee  up  into 
the  high  mountain  :  O  Jerusa- 
lem, that  bringest  good  ti- 
dings, lift  up  thy  voice  with 
strength  j  lift  it  up,  be  not 
afraid  ;  say  unto  the  cities  of 
Judah,  Behold  your  God.  Be- 
hold, the  Lord  God  will  come, 
with  strong  hand3  and  his  syp  z 


1G2 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 


, 


shall  rule  for  him  :  behold  his 
reward  is  with  .  im,  and  his 
work  before  him.  He  shall 
feed  his  Hock  like  a  shep- 
herd ;  he  shall  gather  tin 
lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry 
them  in  his  bosom,  and  shui) 
gently  lead  those  that  are 
with  young. 

The  Gosjiel.  St.  Luke  i.  57. 

ELIZABETH'S  full  time 
came  that  she  should  be 
delivered;  and  she  brought 
forth  a  son.  And  her  neigh- 
bours and  her  cousins  heard 
how  the  Lord  had  showed  great 
mercy  upon  her  ;  and  they  re- 
joiced with  her.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  that  on  the  eighth  day 
they  came  to  circumcise  the 


manner  of  child  shall  this  be  ? 
And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was 
with  him.  And  his  father  Za- 
charias  was  tilled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied, 
saying,  Blessed  be  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  ;  for  he  hath 
visited  and  redeemed  his  peo- 
ple, and  hath  raised  up  an 
horn  of  salvation  for  us,  in 
the  house  of  his  servant  David, 
as  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of 
his  holy  prophets,  which  have 
been  since  the  world  began  ; 
that  we  should  be  saved  from 
our  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  that  hate  us  :  To 
perform  the  mercy  promised 
to  our  fathers,  and  to  remem- 
ber his  holy  covenant  :  the 
oath  which  he  sware  to  our 
father  Abraham,  that  he  would 
child  ;  and  they  called  him  grant  unto  us,  that  we,  being 
Zacharias,  after  the  name  of  delivered   out  of  the  hands  of 


Ills  father.  And  his  mother 
answered  and  said,  Not  so  ; 
but  he  shall  be  called  John. 
And  they  said  unto  her,  There 
is  none  of  thy  kindred  that  is 
called  by  this  name.  And  they 
made  signs  to  his  father  how 
be  would  have  him  called. 
And  he  asked  for  a  writing 
table,  and  wrote,  saying,  His 
name  is  John.  And  they  mar- 
velled all.  And  his  mouth 
was  opened  immediately,  and 
histongue  loosed,and  he  spake 
and  praised  God,     And  fear 


our  enemies,  might  serve  him 
without  fear,  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  before  him,  all 
the  days  of  our  life.  And 
thou,  child,  shalt  be  called 
the  prophet  of  the  Highest : : 
for  thou  shalt  go  before  the 
face  of  the  Lord,  to  prepare 
his  ways;  to  give  knowledge 
of  salvation  unto  his  people  by 
the  remission  of  their  sins, 
through  the  tender  mercy  oS 
our  God  ;  whereby  the  Day- 
spring  from  on  high  hath  m 
sited  us,  to  give  light  to  them 
came  on  all  that  dwelt  round  jthat  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
about  them:  and  all  theselshadow  of  death,  to  guide  our 
sayings  were  noised  abroi.d'feet  into  the  way  of  peace, 
throughout  all  the  hill  country  And  the  child  grew,  and  wax- 
of  Judea.  And  ail  they  that  ed  strong  in  spirit  ;  and  was 
had  heard  them,  laid  them  upin  the  deserts  till  the  day  of 
in  their  hearts,  saying,  Whatjhis  showing  unto  Israel, 


SAINT  PETER'S  DAY 


T6J 


Saint  Peter's  Day, 

The   Collect. 

ALMIGHTY  God, who- 
by  thy  Sen  Jesus  Christ, 
didst  give  to  thy  Apostle  Saint 
Peter  many  excellent  gilts,  and 
commandedst  him  earnestly  to 
feed  thy  flock:  make,  we  be- 
seech thee,  all  Bishops  and 
Pastors  diligently  to  preach  thy 
holy  Word,  and  the  people 
obediently  to  follow  the  same, 
that  they  may  receive  tit 
crown  of  everlasting  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
jjlmen,. 

For  the  Efiistle.    Acts  xii.  1. 

ABOUT  that  time  Herod- 
the  king,  stretched  forth 
his  hands  to  vex  certain  of  the 
Church.  And  he  killed  Jame 
the  brother  of  John  with  the 
sword.  And  because  he  saw 
it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  pro- 
ceeded further  to  take  Peter 
also.  (Then  were  the  days  of 
unleavened  bread.)  And  when 
he  had  apprehended  him,  he 
put  him  in  prison,  and  deliver- 
ed him  to  four  quarternions  of 
soldiers,  to  keep  him  ;  intend- 
ing after  Easter  to  bring  him 
forth  to  the  people.  Peter 
therefore  was  kept  in  prison  ; 
but  prayer  was  made  without 
ceasing  of  the  Church  unto 
God  for  him.  And  when  He- 
rod would  have  brought  him 
forth,  the  same  night  Peter 
was  sleeping  between  two  sol- 
diers, bound  with  two  chains  ; 
and  the  keepers  before  the 
door  kept  the  prison.  And 
behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord 


came  upon  him,  and  a  light 
sinned  in  the  prison  :  and  he 
smote  Peter  on  the  side,  and 
r.iised  him  up,  saying,  Arise 
up  quickly.  And  his  chains 
fell  off  from  his  hands.  And 
the  angel  said  unto  him,. 
Gird  thyself,  and  bind  on  thy 
sandals:  and  so  he  did.  And 
\w.  saith  unto  him,  Cast  thy 
garment  about  thee,  and  follow 
me.  And  he  went  out,  and 
followed  him  ;  and  wist  not 
that  it  was  true  which  was 
done  by  the  angel  ;.but  thought 
lie  saw  a  vision.  When  they 
were  past  the  first  and  the  se- 
cond ward,  they  came  unto  the 
iron  gate  that  leadeth  unto  the 
city,  which  opened  to  them  of 
his  own  accord :  and  they  went 
out,  and  passed  on  through  one 
sktreet,  and  forthwith  the  angel 
departed  from  him.  And  when 
Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he 
said,  Now  I  know  of  a  surety 
that  the  Lord  hath  sent  his 
angel,  and  hath  delivered  me 
out  of  the  hand  of  Herod,  and 
from  all  the  expectations  of  the 
people  of  the  Jews. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  Matt.xvi.  13. 

WHEN  Jesus  came  into 
the  coasts  of  Caesarea 
Fhilippi,  he  asked  his  disci- 
ples, saying,  whom  do  men  say 
that  I,  the  Son  of  man,  am? 
And  they  said,  Some  say  that 
■thou  art  John  the  Baptist ; 
some,  Elias  ;  and  others.  Jtre- 
mias,  or  one  of  the  prophets. 
He  saith  unto  them,  But  whom 
say  ye  that  I  am  ?  and  Simon 
Peter  answered  and  said,  Thou 
art  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  uV 


164 


SAINT  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 


ing  God.  And  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  Blessed  art 
thou,  Simon  Barjona  :  for  llesh 
and  blood  hath  not  revealed 
it  unto  thee,  but  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven.  And  I  say 
also  unto  thee,  that  thou  art 
Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  1 
will  build  my  Church :  and  the 
gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail 
against  it.  And  I  will  give  un- 
to thee  the  keys  of  the  king- 
dom of  heaven  :  and  whatsoe- 
ver thou  shalt  bind  on  earth, 
>  shall  be  bound  in  heaven  ;  and 
whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on 
earth,  shall  be  loosed  inheaven. 


Saint  James  the  Afiostlc. 
The  Collect. 

GRANT,  O  merciful  God, 
that  as  thine  holy  Apostle 
Saint  James,  leaving  his  father 
and  all  that  he  had,  without 
delay  was  obedient  unto  the 
calling  of  thy  son  Jesus  Christ, 
and  followed  him  ;  so  we,  for- 
saking all  worldly  and  car- 
nal affections,  may  be  ever- 
more ready  to  follow  thy  holy 
com:nandments,through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen, 

For  the  Efiistlc.  Acts  xi.  27 
and  fiart  of  Cha/iter  xii. 

IN"  those  days  came  prophets 
from  Jerusalem  unto  An- 
tioch.  And  there  stood  up  one 
of  them  named  Agabus,  and 
signified  by  the  spirit,  that 
there  should  be  great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world  : 
which  came  to  pass  in  the  days 
of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the 
disciples,  every  man  according 


to  his  ability,  determined  to 
send  relief  unto  the  brethren 
which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which 
also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to  the 
ciders  by  the  hands  of  Barna- 
bas and  Saul.  Now  about  that 
time,  Herod  the  king  stretched 
forth  his  hands  to  vex  certain 
of  the  Church.  And  he  killed 
James  the  brother  of  John  with 
the  sword.  And  because  he 
saw  it  pleased  the  Jews,  he 
proceeded  further  to  take  Pe- 
ter also. 

The  Gosfiel.  St.  Matt.  xx.  20, 

THEN  came  to  him  the 
mother  of  Zebedee's  chil- 
dren, with  her  sons,  worship* 
ping  him,  and  desiring  a  cer- 
tain thing  of  him.  And  he 
said  unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  T 
She  saith  unto  him,  Grant  that 
these  my  two  sons  may  sit,  the 
one  on  thy  right  hand,  and  the 
other  on  the  left,  in  thy  king- 
dom. But  Jesus  answered  and 
said,  Ye  know  not  what  ye  ask. 
\re  ye  able  to  drink  of  the 
cup  that  I  shall  drink  of,  and. 
to  be  baptised  with  the  baptism, 
that  I  am  baptised  with  ?  They 
say  unto  him,  We  are  able. 
And  he  saith  unto  them,  Ye 
shall  drink  indeed  of  my  cup, 
and  be  baptised  with  the  bap- 
tism that  I  am  baptised  with  ; 
but  to  sit  on  my  right  hand, 
and  on  my  left,  is  not  mine  to 
give  ;  but  it  shall  be  given  to 
them  for  whom  it  is  prepared 
of  my  father.  And  when  the. 
ten  heard  it,  they  were  moved 
with  indignation  against  thet 
two  brethren.  But  Jesus  called 
them  unto  him,  and  saidr  Yfc 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 


16j 


know  that  the  princes  of  the 
gentiles  exercise  dominion 
over  them,  and  they  that  are 
great  exercise  authority  upon 
them.  But  it  shall  not  be  so 
among  you  :  but  whosoever 
will  be  great  among  you,  let 
him  be  your  minister ;  and 
whosoever  will  be  chief  among 
you,  let  him  be  your  servant : 
Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came 
not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but 
to  minister,  and  to  give  his  life 
a  ransom  for  many. 


Saint  Bartholomew   the 
Apostle. 

The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  didst 
give  to  thine  Apostle  Bartho- 
lomew grace  truly  to  believe 
and  to  preach  thy  word ;  grant, 
we  beseech  thee,  unto  thy 
Church,  to  love  that  Word 
which  he  believed  ;  and  both 
to  preach  and  receive  thcsame, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  V.  12. 

BY  thehandsof  the  Apostles 
were  many  signs  and 
wonders  wrought  among  the 
people  (and  they  were  all  with 
one  accord  in  Solomon's  porch. 
And  of  the  rest  durst  no  man 
join  himself  to  them  ;  but  the 
people  magnified  them.  And 
believers  were  the  more  added 
to  the  Lord,  multitudes  both  of 
men  and  women)  insomuch 
that  they  brought  forth  the  sick 
into  the  streets,  and  laid  them 


least  the  shadow  of  Peter  pas- 
sing by  might  overshadow 
some  of  them.  There  came 
also  a  multitude  out  of  the  ci- 
ties round  about  unto  Jerusa- 
lem, bringing  sick  folks,  and 
them  which  were  vexed  with 
unclean  spirits  ;  and  they  were 
healed  every  one. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  24. 

AND  there  was  also  a  strife 
among  them,  which  of 
them  should  be  accounted  the 
greatest.  And  he  said  unto 
them  the  kings  of  the  Gen- 
tiles exercise  lordship  over 
them  ;  and  they  that  exercise 
authority  upon  them  are  called 
benefactors.  But  ye  shall  not 
so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you,  let  him  be  as  the 
younger  ;  and  he  that  is  chief, 
as  he  that  doth  serve.  For 
whether  is  greater,  he  that 
sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that  ser- 
veth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat  ?  but  I  am  among  you  as 
he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they 
which  have  continued  with  me 
in  my  temptations.  And  I  ap- 
point unto  you  a  kingdom,  as 
my  Father  hath  appointed  unto 
me ;  that  ye  may  eat  and  drink 
at  ray  table  in  my  kingdom, 
and  sit  on  thrones,  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 


Saint  Matthew  the  Apostle. 
The  Collect. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God, who 
by  thy  blessed  Son  didst 
call  Matthew  from  the  receipt 
of  custom,  to  be  an   Apostle 


•nbeds  and  couches,  that  at  and  Evangelist ;  grant  us  grace 


166 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS 


to  forsake  all  covetous  desires, 
and  inordinate  love  of  riches  ; 
and  to  follow  the  same  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

The  Efiistie.  2  Cor.  iv.  I. 

THEREFORE,  seeing  we 
have  this  ministry,  as  wt 
have  received  mercy,  we  faint 
not ;  but  have  renounced  the 
hidden  things  of  dishonesty, 
not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  Word  of  God  de- 
ceitfully, but  by  manifestation 
of  the  truth,  commending  our- 
selves to  every  man's  con- 
science in  the  sight  of  God. 
But  if  our  gospel  be  hid,  it  is 
hid  to  them  that  are  lost :  In 
whom  the  god  of  this  world 
hath  blinded  the  minds  of  them 
which  believe  not,  lest  the 
light  of  the  glorious  Gospel  cf 
Christ,  who  is  the  image  of 
God,  should  shine  unto  them. 
For  we  preach  not  ourselves, 
but  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord ;  and 
ourselves  your  servants  for  Je- 
sus' sake.  For  God,  who  com- 
manded the  light  to  shine  out 
of  darkness,  hath  shined  in  our 
hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God. 
in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ 

The  Gos/ieL  St.  Matt.  ix.  9. 

XD  as  Jesus  passed  forth 
from   thence,  he   saw   a 
man  named  Matthew  i  itting  at 

the  receipt  of  custom  :  and- he 
saith  unto  him,  Follow  me. 
And  he  arose,  and  followed 
him.    And  it  came  to  pass,  a? 


Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the  house* 
behold  many  publicans  and  sin- 
ners came  and  sat  down  with 
him  and  his  disciples.  And 
when  the  Pharisees  saw  it, 
they  said  unto  his  disciples, 
Why  eateth  your  Master  with 
publicans  and  sinners  ?  But 
when  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said 
unto  them,  They  that  be  whole, 
need  not  a  physician,  but  they 
that  are  sick.  But  go  ye  and 
learn  what  that  meaneth,  I  will 
have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice  ; 
for  I  am  not  come  to  call  the 
righteous,  but  sinners  to  re- 
pentance. 


Saint  Michael  and  all  Angels. 
The  Collect. 

EVERLASTING  God, 

who  hast  ordained  and 
constituted  the  services  of  An- 
gels and  men  in  a  wonderful 
order  ;  mercifully  grant,  that 
as  thy  holy  Angels  always  do 
thee  service  in  heaven ;  so,  by 
thy  appointment,  they  may 
succour  and  defend  us  on  earth, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
4 men. 

For  the  Efiistle.  Rev.  xii.  7- 

'THHERE  was  war  in  hea- 
X    ven  ;     Michael    and    his 
Angels  fought  against  the  dra- 
gon ;  and  the  dragon  fought 
land  his  angels,  and  prevailed 
\\of ;    neither  was  their  place 
found   any  more  in    heaven. 
And  the  great  dragon  was  cast 
out,   that   old  serpent,   called 
■the  devil  and  satan,  which  de- 
teWeth  the  whole   world  -.  he 
'was  cast    out  into  the  earthy 


i 


SALN  1  LUKE  THE  EVANGELIST. 


IQl 


and  his  angels  were  cast  out 
with  him.  And  I  heard  a  loud 
voice  saying  in  heaven,  Now 
is  come  salvation  and  strength, 
and  the  kingdom  of  our  God, 
and  the  power  of  his  Christ : 
for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren 
is  cast  down,  which  accused 
them  before  our  God  day  and 
night.  And  they  overcame 
him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb- 
and  by  the  word  of  their  tes- 
timony ;  and  they  loved  not 
their  lives  unto  the  death. 
Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens, 
and  ye  that  dwell  in  them. 
Woe  to  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth  and  of  the  sea :  for  the 
devil  is  come  down  unto  you. 
having  great  wrath,  because 
he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but 
a  short  time. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt,  xviii.  1. 

AT  the  same  time  came  the 
disciples  unto  Jesus,  say- 
ing, Who  is  the  greatest  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven  ?  And 
Jesus  called  a  little  child  unto 
him,  and  set  him  in  the  midst 
of  them,  and  said,  Verily  I 
say  unto  you,  Except  ye  be 
converted,  and  become  as  lit- 
tle children,  ye  shall  not  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Whosoever  therefore  shall 
humble  himself  as  this  little 
child,  the  same  is  greatest  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And 
whoso  shall  receive  one  such 
little  child  in  my  Name,  re- 
ceiveth  me.  But  whoso  shall 
offend  one  of  these  little  ones 
which  believe  in  me,  it  were 
better  for  him  that  a  mill-stone 
vers   hanged  about  his  neck, 


and  that  he  were  drowned  in 
the  depth  of  the  sea.  Woe 
unto  the  world  because  of  of- 
fences :  for  it  must  needs  be 
that  offences  come  :  but  woe 
to  that  man  by  whom  the  of- 
fence cometh.  Wherefore,  if 
thy  hand  or  thy  foot  offend 
thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast 
them  from  thee  :  it  is  better 
For  thee  to  enter  into  life  halt 
or  maimed,  rather  than  hav- 
ing two  hands  or  two  feet,  to 
be  cast  into  everlasting  fire. 
And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee, 
pluck  it  out,  and  cast  it  from 
thee  :  it  is  better  for  thee  to 
enter  into  life  with  one  eye, 
rather  than  having  two  eyes, 
to  be  cast  into  hell-fire.  Take 
heed  that  ye  despise  not  one 
of  these  little  ones  :  for  I  say 
unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their 
angels  do  always  behold  the 
face  of  my  Father  which  is  in 
heaven. 


Saint  Luke  the  Evangelist. 

The    Collect. 

Lmighty  God,  who  call- 
edst  Luke  the  Physician, 
whose  praise  is  in  the  Gospel, 
to  be  an  Evangelist  and  Physi- 
cian of  the  soul ;  may  it  please 
thee,  that  by  the  wholesome 
medicines  of  the  doctrine  de- 
livered by  him,  all  the  diseases 
of  our  souls  may  be  healed, 
through  the  merits  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen . 

The  Epistle.     2  Tim.  iv.  5. 
ATCH  thou  in  all  things, 
endure  afflictions,  do  the 
work  of  an  Evangelist,  make 


168      SAINT  SIMON  AND  ST.  JUDE,  APOSTLLs. 


full  proof  of  thy  ministry.  For 
I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered, 
and  the  time  of  my  departure 
is  at  hand.     I  have  fought  a 
good  fight,  I  have  finished  my 
course,  I  have  kept  the  faith 
Henceforth  there  is  laid  up  for 
me  a  crown  of  righteousness 
which  the  Lord  the  righteous 
Judge  shall  give  me  at  that  day : 
and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto 
all  them  also  that  love  his   ap 
pearing.     Do  thy  diligence  to 
come  shortly  unto  me  :  F01 
Demas  has  forsaken  me,  hav- 
ing loved   this  present  world 
and  is  departed  unto  Thessalo 
nica  ;  Crescens  to  Galatia,  Ti- 
tus unto  Dalmatia.  Only  Luke 
is  with  me.     Take  Mark  and 
bring  him  with  thee  :  for  he  is 
profitable  to  me  for  the  minis- 
try.    And  Tychicus   have 
sent  to   Ephesus.     The  cloak 
that  I  left  at  Troas  with  Car- 
pus, when  thou  comest,  bring 
with  thee,  and  the  books,  but 
especially     the     parchments 
Alexander    the    coppersmith 
did  me  much  evil :  the   Lord 
reward  him  according  to  his 
works.  Of  whom  be  thou  ware 
also,  for  he  hath  greatly  with 
stood  our  words. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  x.  1. 


THE  Lord  appointed  other 
seventy  also,  and  sent 
them  two  and  two  before  his 
face  into  every  city  and  place, 
whither  he  himself  would 
come.  Therefore  said  he  unto 
them,  The  harvest  truly  is 
great,  but  the  labourers  are 
few  :  pray  ye  therefore  the 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he 


would  send  forth  labourers  int» 
his  harvest.  Go  your  ways  ; 
behold,  I  send  you  forth  as 
lambs  among  wolves.  Carry 
neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor 
shoes  ;  and  salute  no  man  by 
the  way.  And  into  whatsoever 
house  ye  enter,  first  say,  Peace 
be  to  this  house.  And  if  the 
son  of  peace  be  there,  your 
peace  shall  rest  upon  it :  if  not, 
it  shall  turn  to  you  again.  And 
in  the  same  house  remain,  eat- 
ing and  drinking  such  things 
as  they  give :  for  the  labourer 
is  worthy  of  his  hire. 


Saint  Simon  and  Saint  Jude, 
Apostles. 

The  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
has  built  thy  Church  upon 
the  foundation  of  the  Apostles 
and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
himself  being  the  head  corner 
stone  ;  grant  us  to  be  joined 
together  in  unity  of  spirit  by 
their  doctrine,  that  we  may 
be  made  an  holy  temple  ac- 
ceptable unto  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

The  Epistle.    St.  Jude  i. 

JUDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus 
Christ,  and  brother  of 
James,  to  them  that  are  sanc- 
tified by  God  the  Father,  and 
preserved  in  Jesus  Christ,  and 
called  :  Mercy  unto  you,  and 
peace  and  love  be  multiplied. 
Beloved,  when  I  gave  all  dilli- 
gence  to  write  unto  you  of  the 
common  salvation,  it  was  need- 
ill  for  me  to  write  unto  you, 
and  exhort  you,  that  ye  should 


ALL  SAINTS'  DAY. 


109 


earnestly  contend  for  the 
faith  which  was  once  deliver- 
ed unto  the  saints.  For  there 
are  certain  men  crept  in  un- 
awares, who  were  before  of 
old  ordained  to  this  condem- 
nation ;  ungodly  men,  turning 
the  grace  of  our  God  into 
lasciviousness,  and  denying 
the  only  Lord  God,  and  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  will 
therefore  put  you  in  remem- 
brance, though  ye  once  knew 
this,  how  that  the  Lord  hav- 
ing saved  the  people  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt  afterward 
destroyed  them  that  believed 
not.  And  the  angels  which 
kept  not  their  first  estate,  but 
left  their  own  habitation,  he 
hath  reserved  in  everlasting 
chains  under  darkness,  unto 
the  judgment  of  the  great 
day.  Even  as  Sodom  and  Go- 
morrha,  and  the  cities  about 
them,  in  like  manner  giving 
themselves  over  to  fornica- 
tion, and  going  after  strange 
flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  ex- 
ample, suffering  the  veu 
geance  of  eternal  fire.  Like 
wise  also  these  filthy  dream 
ers  defile  the  flesh,  despise 
dominion,  and  speak  evil  of 
dignities. 

The  Gosficl   St.  John  xv.  17. 

THESE  things  I  command 
you,  that  ye  love  one  an 
other  If  the  world  hate  you, 
ye  know  that  it  hated  me  be- 
fore it  hated  you.  If  ye  were 
of  the  worid,  the  world  would 
love  his  own  :  but  because  ye 
are  not  of  the  world,  but'  I 
have  chosen  you  out  of  the 


world,  therefore  the  world 
hateth  you.  Remember  the 
word  that  I  said  unto  you, 
The  servant  is  not  greater 
than  his  lord  ;  if  they  have 
persecuted  me,  they  will  also 
persecute  you  ;  if  they  have 
kept  my  saying,  they  will 
keep  your's  also.  But  all  these 
tilings  will  they  do  unto  you 
for  my  Name's  sake,  because 
they  know  not  him  that  sent 
me.  If  I  had  not  come  and 
spoken  unto  them,  they  had 
not  had  sin  ;  but  now  they  have 
no  cloak  for  their  sin.  He  that 
hateth  me,  hateth  my  father 
also.  If  I  had  not  done  among 
them  the  works  which  none 
other  man  did,  they  had  not 
had  sin :  but  now  they  have 
both  seen  and  hated  both  me 
and  my  Father.  But  this 
cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word 
might  be  fulfilled  that  is  writ- 
ten in  their  law,  They  hated 
me  without  a  cause.  But 
when  the  Comforter  is  come, 
whom  I  will  send  unto  you 
from  the  Father,  even  the 
Spirit  of  truth,  which  pro- 
ceeded from  the  Father,  he 
shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye 
also  shall  bear  witness,  be- 
cause ye  have  been  with  me 
from  the  beginning. 


Ml  Saints*  Diy, 
The  Collect. 

OALMIGHTYGod,who 
hast  knit  together  thine 
elect  in  one  communion  and 
'fellowship,  in  the  mystical 
'body  of  thy  Son  Christ  our 
•  Lord  ;  grant  us  gr^ce  so  t« 
P 


no 


ALL  SAINTS'  DAY. 


follow  thy  blessed  saints  in 
all  virtuous  and  godly  living, 
that  we  may  come  to  those 
unspeakable  joys,  which  thou 
hast  prepared  for  those  who 
unfeignedly  love  thee,through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen 

JFor  the  E/iistk,  Rev.  vii.  2. 

AND  I  saw  another  angel 
ascending  from  the  east 
having  the  seal  of  the  living 
God  ;  and  he  cried  with 
loud  voice  to  the  four  angels, 
to  whom  it  was  given  to  hurt 
the  earth  and  the  sea,  saying, 
Hurt  not  the  earth,  neither 
the  sea,  nor  the  trees,  till  we 
have  sealed  the  servants  of 
our  God  in  their  foreheads. 
And  I  heard  the  number  of 
them  which  were  sealed ;  and 
there  were  sealed  an  hundred 
and  forty  and  four  thousand, 
of  all  the  tribes  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were 
scaled  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were 
-sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nepthalim 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the   tribe  of  Manasses 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand 

Of    the   tribe    of  Simeon 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were 
scaled  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe   of    Issachar 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the   tribe  of   Zabulon 


Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I  beheld  and 
lo,  a  great  multitude,  which 
no  man  could  number,  of  all 
nations,  and  kindreds,  and 
people,  and  tongues,  stood  be- 
fore the  throne,  and  before 
the  Lamb,  cloathed  with 
white  robes,  and  palms  in 
their  hands  ;  and  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saying,  Salvation 
to  our  God,  which  sitteth  up- 
on the  throne,  and  unto  the 
Lamb.  And  all  the  angels 
stood  round  about  the  th  rone, 
and  about  the  elders,  and  the 
four  beasts,  and  fell  before 
the  throne  on  their  faces,  and 
worshipped  God,  saying,  A- 
men  :  Blessing,  and  glory, 
and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  honour,  and  power, 
and  might,  be  unto  our  God 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matt.  v.  1.' 

Jesus  seeing  the  multitudes, 
went  up  into  a  mountain  ; 
and  when  he  was  set,  his  dis- 
ciples came  unto  him.  And 
he  opened  his  mouth,  and 
^aught  them,  saying,  Blessed 
are  the  poor  in  spirit ;  for 
theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  hea- 
ven. Blessed  are  they  that 
mourn :  for  they  shall  be  com- 
forted. Blessed  are  the  meek  : 
for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth 
Blessed  are  they  which  do  hun- 
ger and  thirst  after  righteous- 
ness :    for  they  shall  be  filled. 


*ferc  sealed  twelve  thousand. 'Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for 


THE  COMMUNION.  « 1 

they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Bles-iare  ye,  when  men  shall  revile 
sed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  forlyou,  and  persecute  you,    and 


they  shall  see  God.  Blessed 
are  the  peace-makers:  for  they 
shall  be  called  the  children  of 
God      Blessed  are  thev  which 


shall  say  all  manner  of  evil 
against  you  falsely  for  my  sake. 
Rejoice  and  be  exceeding 
glad  :  for  great  is  your  reward 


are  persecuted  for  righteous- in  heaven  :  for  so  persecutes 
ness'  sake:  for  theirs  is  thejthey  the  prophets  v.hch  were 
kingdom  of  heaven.     Bkssedjbeibre  you. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE 
ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.. 

OR, 

HOLY  COMMUNION. 

f  If  among  those  v.  ho  corns  to  be  partakers  of  the  Holy  Co)..- 
munion,  the  Minister  shad  know  any  to  be  an  open  and 
notorious  evil  liver,  or  to  have  done  any  wrong  to  his  neigh- 
bours by  word  or  deed,  so  that  the  Congregation  be  thereby 
offended;  he  shall  advertise  him,  that  he  presume  not  to  co??w 
to  the  Lord's  Table,  until  he  have  openly  declared  hi?nself  to 
have  truly  repented  aud  amended  his  former  evil  life,  that  the 
Congregation  may  thereby  be  satisfied ;  and  that  he  hath  recom- 
pensed ths  parties  to  whom  he  hath  done  wrong  ;  or  at  least 
declare  himself  to  be  in  full  purpose  so  to  do,  as  soon  as  he 
conveniently  may. 

%■  Tfie  same  order  shall  the  Minister  use  with  those,  betwixt  ivhom 
he  perceiveth  malice  and  hatred  to  reign  ;  not  suffering  them 
to  be  partakers  of  the  Lord*s  Table,  until  he  know  them  to  be 
reconciled.  And  if  one  of  the  parties,  so  at  variance,  be 
content  to  forgive  from  the  bottom  of  his  heart  all  that  the  other 
hath  trespassed  against  him,  and  to  ynake  amends  for  that  where- 
in he  himself  hath  offended  ;  and  the  other  party  will  not  be  per- 
suaded to  a  godly  unity,  but  remain  still  in  hisfrowardness  and 
malice ;  the  Minister  in  that  case  ought  to  admit  the  penitent 
person  to  the  Holy  Communion,  and  not  him  that  is  obstinate: 
Provided,  that  every  Minister  so  repelling  any,  as  is  herein 
fpecijlcd,  shall  be  obliged  to  give  an  accoiuii  of  the  same  to  the 
Ordinary,  as  soon  as  conveniently  may  be. 

^  The  Table,  at  the  Communion  time,  having  a  fair  white  linen 
cloth  upon  it,  shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  Church,  or  in  the- 
Chancel;  and  the  Minister,  standing  at  the  north  side  of  the 


M2 


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tabic,  or  ulere  Morning  wid  Evening  Prayer  are  appoi 
|g  skull  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  mid   the  Collect  fotkn 

e  Lord's  Prayer  man  be  omitted,^/ 
Alarm  .ybejore. 


OUR  Father,  who  art  in. 
Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth,  as 
il  is  in  Heaven  :  Give  us  this 
>iay  our  daily  bread  ;  and  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass 
Rgsrinst  us  ;  And  lead  us  not 
JUto  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and 
the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever. 

The  Collect. 

\LMIGHTT  God,  unto 
whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
all  desires  known,  and  from 
whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ; 
<  leanse  the  thoughts  of  our 
\  earts  by  the  inspiration  of 
thy  holy  Spirit ;  that  we  may 
perfectly  love  thee,  and  wor- 
thily magnify  thy  holy  Name, 
m rough  Ch.ist  our  Lord. 
Amen* 


Then  shall  the  Mim»tery 
turning  to  the  People,  re- 
hearse •  the  Ten 
Vtdmtcnt*;  and  the 
People,  still  knet&ng,  shalL 
after  every  commandment ', 
ask  God  mercy  for  their 
transgressions  for  the  time 
pant,  and  grace  to  keep  th 
law  for    the    time  !o    come 


Minister. 

GOD  spake  these  words, 
and  said,  I  am  the  Lord 
thy  God  :  Thou  shalt  have 
none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
make  to  thyself  any  graven 
image,  nor  the  likeness  of  any 
thing  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  in 
the  water  under  the  earth. 
Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to 
them  nor  worship  them  :  For 
I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jea- 
lous God  ;  and  visit  the  sins  of 
the  Fathers  upon  the  children, 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  ge- 
neration of  them  that  hate  me; 
and  show  mercy  unto  thousands 
in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep 
my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  in  vain  :  For  the  Lord  will 
not  hold  him  guiltless,  that 
taketh  his  Name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that 
thou  keep  holy  the  Sabbath  - 
day.  Six  days  shalt  thou  la- 
bour, and  do  all  that  thou 


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ra 


U)  do  ;  but  the  seventh  clay  b 
the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  tb$ 
God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  nc 
manner  of  work  ;  thou,  ant. 
thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  tin 
man-servant,  and  thy  maid- 
servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the 
stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lore, 
made  heaven  and  earth,  tht 
sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and 
rested  the  seventh  day  ;  where- 
fore the  Lord  blessed  the  se- 
venth day,  and  hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father 
and  thy  mother  ;  that  thy  day? 
may  be  long  in  the  land  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law, 

Minister,  Thou  shalt  dc 
no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not 
bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts 
to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.    Thou   shalt  not 
P 


covet  thy  neighbour's  house, 
thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neigh* 
joui's  wife,  nor  his  servant, 
.or  his  maid,  nor  his  ox,  nor 
lis  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
his. 

P co file.  Lord,   have  mercy 
upon  us,  and  write  all  thise  thy 
laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech 
thee. 
If  Theri  the  Minister  may  say, 

Hear   also  what  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  saith. 

THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord 
thy  God  with  ail  thy  heart, 
und  w  ith  all  thy  soul,  and  with 
.ill  thy  mind  :  This  is  the  first 
ind  threat  commandment.  And 

o 

the  second  is  like  unto  it ; 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself.  On  these  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law- 
and  the  prophets. . 

II  Let  lis  Pray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  ana 
everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  di' 
rect,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the 
ways  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  thy  commandments, 
that,  through  thy  most  mighty 
protection,  both  here  and  ever, 
we  may  be  preserved  in  body 
ind  soul,  through  our  Lore? 
ind  Saviour  Je^us  Christ. 
Amen. 

T  Then  shall  be  said  the  C;/> 
lec<*  of  the  Buy :  taut  im» 
mediately  after  the  Collect, 
the  Alinister  shall  read  th* 
Epistle,  saying,  The  Epis- 
tle [<?r,The  Portion  of  Scrip* 
ture  r.ppointed  for  the  t'.x)\z- 


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tie]  is  written  in  the — chap- 
ter of ,  beginning  at  the 

— verse.  And  the  Rpiatle 
ended,  he  shall  say,  Here 
endeth  the  Epistle.  Then 
shall  be  read  the  Gospel 
(the people  all  standing  up) 
saying,  The  Holy  Gospel  is 
written  in  the  —  chapter  of 

j  beginning  at  the  — 

verse. 

%  Here  the  people  shall  say, 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

*  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apos- 
tles* or  Nicene  Creed:  un- 
less one  of  them  hath  been 
read  immediately  before,  in 
the  Morning  Service. 

*'  Then  the  Minister  shall  de- 
clare unto  the  People  what 
Holy- days,  or  Fasting-days, 
are  hi  the  week  following 
to  be  observed  ;  and  (if  oc 
radon  be)  sliall  Aotice  b< 
given  of  the  Communion, 
and  of  the  Bans  of  Matri> 
mony,  and  other  Matters 
to  be  published. 

*  Then  shall  follow  the  Ser- 
mon: after,  which,  the  Mi- 
nister, when  there  is  a  Com- 
munion, shall  return  to  the 
Lord's  Table,  and  begin  the 
Offertory,  saying  one  or 
more  of  these  sentences  fol- 
lowing, as  he  thinketh  most 
convenient, 

LET  your  light  so  shine  be- 
fore men,  that  they,  may 
see  your  good  works,  and  glo- 
rify your  Father  which  is  in 
heaven*  St.  Matt.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves 
treasures  upon  earth,   where 


moth  and  rust  doth  CGi 
unci  where  thieves  break 
through  and  steal  :  But  lay  uij 
for  yourselves  treasures  in  hea- 
ven, where  neither  moth  nor 
rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  do  not  break  through 
nor  steal.   St.  Matt.  vi.  19.  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that 
men  should  do  to  you,  even  so 
do  to  them  :  for  this  is  the  law 
and  the  prophets.  St.  Matt. 
vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto 
me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ; 
but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
St.  Matt.  vii.  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and 
said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I 
give  to  the  poor;  and  if  I  have 
done  any  wrong,  to  any  man, 
I  restore  four-fold.  St.  Luke 
xix.  8. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any 
time  at  his  own  cost  ?  Who 
planteth  a  vineyard,  and  eateth* 
not  of  the  fruit  thereof?  ©r 
who  feedeth  a  flock,  and  eateth 
not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ? 
1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you 
spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great 
matter  if  we  shall  rea'p  your 
worldly  things  ?   1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they 
who  minister  about  holy 
things,  live  of  the  sacrifice ; 
and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar  j 
are  partakers  with  the  altar  ? 
Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also  or- 
dained that  they  who  preach 
the  Gospel,  should  live  of  the 
Gospel.  I  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 


THE  COMMUNION, 


He  that  soweth  little,  shall 
reap  little  ;  and  he  that  soweth 
plcnteously,  shall  reap  plen- 
teously.  Let  every  man  do 
according  as  he  is  disposed  in 
his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or 
of  necessity  ;  for  God  loveth 
a  cheerful  giver.  2  Cor.  ix 
6,7. 

I  ,et  him  that  is  taught  in  the 
word,  minister  unto  him  that 
leacheth  in  all  good  things.  Be 
not  deceived,  God  is  not  mock- 
ed :  For  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  reap. 
Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us 
do  good  unto  all  men  :  and  es- 
pecially unto  them  that  are  of 
the  household  of  faith.  Gal 
vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if 
a  man  be  content  with  that  he 
hath  :  For  we  brought  nothing 
into  this  world,  neither  may 
we  carry  any  thing  out.  1  Tim. 
vi.  6,  T. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich 
in  this  world,  that  they  be  ready 
to  give,  and  glad  to  distribute  ; 
laying  up  in  store  for  them- 
selves a  good  foundation  against 
the  time  to  come,  that  they  may 
attain  eternal  life.  1  Tim.  vi. 
17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that 
he  will  forget  your  works,  and 
labour  that  proceedeth  of  love  ; 
which  love  ye  have  showed  for 
his  name's  sake,  who  have 
ministered  unto  the  saints,  and 
yet  do  minister,   t'eb,   vi.    10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute, 
forget  not ;  for  with  such  sacri- 
fices God  is  well  pleased,  Heb. 
xiii.  16„ 


Whoso  hath  this  world's 
good,  and  seeth  his  brother 
have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his 
compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in 
him  ?  1  St.  Jo/min.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and 
never  turn  thy  face  from  any- 
poor  man  ;  and  thai  the  face 
of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned 
away  from  thee.      Tod.  iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power, 
If  thou  hast  much,  give  plen- 
teously.  If  thou  hast  little,  do 
thy  diligence  gladly  to  give 
of  that  little  ;  for  so  gatherest 
thou  thyself  a  good  reward, 
in  the  day  of  necessity.  Tob. 
iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the 
poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord  : 
and  look,  what  he  layeth  out, 
it  shall  be  paid  him  again. 
Prov.xix.  17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that 
provideth  for  the  sick  and' 
needy  :  the  Lord  shall  deliver 
him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
Psal.  xli.  1. 

%  Whilst  these  Sentences  are- 
in  reading,  the  Deacons, 
Church-wardens,'  or  other 
jit  persons  appointed  for 
that  purpose,  shall  receive 
the  Jims  for  the  Poor,  and 
other  Devotions  of  the  Peo- 
ple, in  a  decent  Bason  to  be 
provided  by  the  Parish  for 
that  purpose;  and  rever- 
ently bring  it  to  the  Priest, 
who  shall  humbly  present 
and  place  it  upon  the  Holy 
Table. 
5  And  the  Priest  shall  then 
place  upon  the  Table  st% 
much  Bread  and   Winers 


ITS 


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he    shall     think     sujfic'wnt 

Jlfter   which   done,  he  shalt 

say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole 
state  of  Christ's  Church  mili- 
tant. 

ALmighty  and  overliving 
God,  who,  by  thy  holy 
Apostle,  hast  taught  us  to 
make  prayers  and  supplica- 
tions, and  to  give  thanks  for 
all  men  :  We  humbly  beseech 
thee  most  mercifully  [*to  ac- 
cept our  elms  and  oblations^ 
and~\  to  receive  these  our 
prayers,  which  we  offer  unto 
thy  divine  Majesty  ;  beseech- 
ing thee  to  inspire  continually 
the  Universal  Church  with  the 
spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  con- 
cord :  and  grant  that  all  they 
who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name 
may  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy 
holy  word,  and  live  in  unity 
and  godiy  love.  We  beseech 
thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dis- 
pose the  hearts  of  all  Chris- 
tian Rulers,  that  they  may 
truly  and  impartially  adminis- 
ter justice,  to  the  punishment 
of  wickedness  and  vice,  and 
to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true 
religion  and  virtue.  Give 
grace,  O  heavenly  father,  to 
all  Bishops  and  other  Minis- 
ters i  that  they  may,  both  bv 
their  life  and  doctrine,  se 
forth  thy  true  and  lively  word, 
and  rightly  and  duly  adminis- 
ter thy  holy  Sacraments.  And 
to  all  thy  people  give  thy  hea- 
venly grace  ;  and  especially  to 
this   Congregation    here  pre- 


sent ;  that  with  meek  1, 
and  due  reverence,  they  may 
hear,  and  receive  thy  holy 
Word  ;  truly  serving  thee  in 
holiness  and  righteousness  all 
the  days  of  their  life.  And 
we  most  humbly  beseech  thee, 
of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to 
comfort  and  succour  all  those 
who,  in  this  transitory  life, 
are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need, 
sickness,  or  any  other  adver- 
sity. And  we  also  bless  thy 
holy  Name,  for  all  thy  ser- 
vants departed  this  life  in  thy 
faith  and  fear ;  beseeching 
thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  fol- 
low their  good  examples,  that 
with  them  we  may  be  par- 
takers of  thy  heavenly  king- 
dom :  Grant  this,  O  Father, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate, 
Amen. 

%  When  the  Minister  giveth 
warning  for  the  Celebra- 
tion of  the  Holy  Communion 
(which  he  shall  always  do 
upon  the  Sunday,  or  some 
Holy-day,  immediately  pre- 
ceding') he  shall  read  thU 
Exhortation  following  ;  or 
so  much  thereof  as,  in  his 
discretion,  he  may  think: 
convenient. 

D Early  beloved,  on 
day  next,  I  purpose, 
through  God's  assistance,  to- 
administer  to  all  such  as  shall 
be  religiously  and  devoutly  dis- 
posed? the  most  comfortable 
Sacrament  of  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  Christ  j  to  be  by  them 


*  If  there  be  no  alms  or  oblations,  then  shall  tU  words  (to  accept 
oijr  aims  and  oblaLious,  and)  ke  left  unsaid* 


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177 


received,  in  remembrance  of 
his  meritorious  Cross  and  Pas- 
sion ;  whereby  alone  we  obtain 
remission  of  our  sins,  and  art 
made  partakers  of  the  king- 
dom of  Heaven.  Wherefore 
it  is  our  duty  to  render  mosi 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  to 
Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  he  hath  given 
his  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  not  only  to  die  for  us. 
but  also  to  be  our  spiritual  food 
and  sustenance  in  that  holy 
Sacrament.  Which  being  so 
divine  and  comfortable  a  thing 
to  them  who  receive  it  wor- 
thily, and  so  dangerous  to  those 
who  will  presume  to  receive 
it  unworthily  ;  my  duty  is  to 
exhort  you  in  the  mean  sea- 
son, to  consider  the  dignity  of 
that  Tioly  Mystery,  and  the 
great  peril  of  the  unworthy 
receiving  thereof;  and  so  to 
search  and  examine  your  owi 
consciences,  (and  that  not 
lightly,  and  after  the  mannet 
of  dissemblers  with  God;  but 
so)  that  ye  may  come  holy  and 
clean  to  such  a  heavenly  feast, 
in  the  marriage-garment  re- 
quired by  God  in  holy  Scrip- 
ture ;  and  be  received  as  wor- 
thy partakers  of  that  holy 
Table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto 
is,  First,  to  examine  your 
lives  an  I  conversations  by  the 
rule  of  God's  command- 
ments ;  and  wherein  soever 
ye  shall  perceive  yourselves  to 
have  offended,  either  by  will, 
deed. 


word,  or   deed,  there  to   be- 
wail your  own  sinfulness,  and  the  removing  of    I 
to  confess  yourselves  to  Al-jand  doubtfulness 


mighty  God,  with  full  purpose 
of  amendment  of  life.  And 
f  ye  shall  perceive  your  of- 
fences to  be  such  as  are  not 
only  against  God,  but  also 
gainst  your  neighbours  ;  then 
ve  shall  reconcile  yourselves 
unto  them  ;  being  ready  to 
make  restitution  and  satisfac- 
tion, according  to  the  utter- 
most of  your  powers,  for  all 
injuries  and  wrongs  done  by 
you  to  any  other ;  and  being 
likewise  ready  to  forgive  others 
who  have  offended  you,  as  ye 
would  have  forgiveness  of  your 
offences  at  God's  hand :  For 
otherwise  the  receiving  of  the 
Holy  Communion  doth  nothing 
else  but  increase  your  condem- 
nation. Therefore,  if  any  of 
you  be  a  blasphemer  of  God, 
an  Ivinderer  or  slanderer  of 
his  Word,  an  adulterer,  or  be 
in  malice  or  envy,  or  in  any 
other  grievous  crime  ;  repent 
ye  of  your  sins,  or  else  come 
not  to  that  holy  Table. 

And  because  it  is  requisite 
that  no  man  should  come  to 
the  Holy  Communion,  but  with 
a  full  trust  in  God*s  mercy, 
and  with  a  quiet  conscience  ; 
therefore,  if  there  be  any  of 
you,  who  by  this  means  can- 
not quiet  his  own  conscience 
herein,  but  requireth  further 
comfort  or  counsel  ;  let  him 
come  to  me,  or  to  some  other 
Minister  of  God's  word,  and 
open  his  grief  ;  that  he  may 
receive  such  Godly  counsel 
ano  advice,  as  may  tend  to  the 
quieting  of  his  conscience,  and 
scruple 


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Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the 
Peofde  negligent  to  come  to 
the  Holy  Communion,  in- 
stead  of  the  former,  he  shall 
use  thus  Exhortation. 


you,  are  ye  not  ashamed  t» 
say,  ye  will  not  come  ?  When 
ye  should  return  to  God,  will 
ye  excuse  yourselves,  and  say, 
ye  are  not  ready  ?  Consider 
earnestly  with  yourselves,  how 
little  such  feigned  excuses  will 

on I  intend,   byjavail  before  God.     They  who 

Gods  grace,  to  celebrate  the  refused  the  feast  in  the    Gos- 


D 


Early  beloved  brethren, 


Lord's  Supper ;  unto  which 
in  God's  behalf,  I  bid  you  all 
who  are  here  present ;  and 
beseech  you  for  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  that  ye  will  not 


pel,  because  they  had  bought 
a  farm,  or  would  try  their 
yokes  of  oxen,  or  because  they 
were  married,  were  not  so 
excused,  but  counted  unwor- 


refuse  to  come  thereto,  beingjthy  of    the    heavenly    feast 

Wherefore,  according  to  mine 
Office,  I  bid  you  in  the  Name 
of  God,  I  call  you  in  Christ's 
behalf,  I  exhort  you,  as  ye 
love  your  own  salvation,  that 
ye  will  be  partakers  of  this 
Holy  Communion.  And  as. 
the  Son  of  God  did  vouchsafe 
to  yield  up  his  soul  by  death 
upon  the  cross,  for  your  salva- 
tion ;  so  it  is  your  duty  to  re- 
ceive the  Communion  in  re- 
membrance of  the  sacrifice  of 
his  death,  as  he  himselt  hath 
commanded-  Which  if  ye  shall 
neglect  to  do,  consider  with 
yourselves,  how  great  is  your 
ingratitude  to  God.  and  how 
sore  punishment  hangeth  over 


so  lovingly  called  and  bidden 
by  God  himself.  Ye  know 
how  grievous  and  unkind  a 
thing  it  is,  when  a  man  hath 
prepared  a  rich  feast,  decked 
his  table  with  all  kinds  of  pro- 
vision, so  that  there   lacketh 

"**b     '"•W1    *""-        O ""       **    *** 

down  ;  and  yet  they  who  are 
called  (without  any  cause, 
most  until  ankfully  refuse  to 
come.  Which  of  you  in  such  a 
case  would  not  be  moved  ? 
Who  would  not  think  a  great 
injury  and  wrong  done  unto 
him?  Wherefore,  mosc  dearly 
beloved  in  Christ,  take  ye 
good  heed,  lest  ye,  withdraw- 
ing yourselves  from  this  holy 


nation  against  you.  It  is  an  ea- 
sy matter  for  a  man  to  say,  I 
will  not  communicate,  because 
I  am  otherwise  hindered  with 
worldly  business.  But  such 
excuses  are  not  so  easily  ac- 
cepted, and  allowed  before 
God.  If  any  man  say,  I  am  a 
grievous  sinner,  and  therefore 
am  afraid  to  come  :  where- 
fore then  do  ye  not  repent  and 
amend  ?    When  God   calleth 


Supper,  provoke  God's  indig-  your  heads  for  t  e  same,  when 


ye  willfully  abstain  from  the 
Lord's  Table,  and  separate 
from  your  brethren  who  come 
to  feed  on  the  banquet  of  that 
most  heavenly  food.  These 
tilings  if  ye  earnestly  consider 
ye  will  by  God's  grace,  return 
to  a  better  mind  ;  for  the  ob- 
taining whereof  we  shall  not 
cease  to  make  our  humble  pe- 
titions unto  Almighty  GoO 
heavenlv  Father. 


THE  COMMUNION. 


1Y9 


^  At  the  time  of  the  celebra- 
tion of  the  Communion,  the 
Priest  shall  say  this  Ex 
h  or (a  (ion. 

DEARLY  beloved  in  the 
Lord,  ye  who  mind  to 
come  to  the  holy  communion 
of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our 
Saviour  Christ,  must  consider 
how  St.  Paul  exhorteth  all 
persons  diligently  to  try  and 
examine  themselves,  before 
they  presume  to  eat  of  that 
Bread,  and  drink  of  that  Cup 
For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if 
with  a  true  penitent  heart  and 
lively  faith  we  receive  that 
holy  Sacrament  :  so  is  the 
danger  great,  if  we  receive 


great  love  of  our  Master  and 
only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ, 
thus  dying  for  us,  and  the  in- 
numerable benefits  which  by 
his  precious  blood-shedding 
he  hath  obtained  for  us,  he 
hath  instituted  and  ordained 
holy  Mysteries,  as  pledges  of 
his  love,  and  for  a  continual 
remembrance  of  his  death,  to 
our  great  and  endless  com- 
fort. To  him  therefore,  with 
the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are 
most  bounden)  continual 
thanks  ;  submitting  ourselves 
wholly  to  his  holy  will  and 
pleasure,  and  studying  to 
serve  him  in  true  holiness  and 


the  same  unworthily,   Judgejrighteousness,  all  the  days  of 
therefore    yourselves,   breth-  our  life.  Amen, 


ren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of 
the  Lord ;  repent  ye  truly 
for  your  sins  past ;  have  a 
lively  and  steadfast  faith  in 
Christ  our   Saviour  ;  amend 


Then  shall  the  Priest  say  to 

those   who  come  to   receive 

the  Holy  Communion. 

'V^E  who  do  truly  and  earn- 

j     estly  repent  you  of  your 


your  lives,  and  be  in  perfectsms,  and  are  in  love  and  cha- 
charity  with  all  men  ;  so  shall  rity  with  your  neighbours, 
ye  be  meet  partakers  of  those  and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life, 
holy  Mysteries.  And  above  following  the  commandments 
all  things,  ye  must  give  most  of  God,  and  walking  from 
humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  henceforth  in  his  holy  ways  ; 
God  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take 
the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  re-,  this  holy  Sacrament  to  your 
demption  of  the  world  by  the  j  com  fort ,  and  make  your  hum- 
death  and  passion  of  our  Sa-  hie  confession  to  Almighty 
viour  Christ,  both  God  and  God,  devoutly  kneeling, 
man;  who  did  humble  him-  1     Then  shall  this  general  Con- 


self,  even  to  the  death  upon 
the  cross,  for  us  miserable 
sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness 
and  the  shadow  of  death  ; 
that  he  might  make  us  the 
children  of  God,  and  exalt  us 
to  everlasting  life.  And  to 
the  end  that  we  should  always 


fession  be  made,  by  the 
Priest  and  all  those  ivho  are 
minded  to  receive  the  Holy 
Commwiion,  humbly  kneel- 
ing. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of 


remember    the      exceeding' all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and 


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bewail  our 'manifold  sins  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from 
time  to  time  most  grievously 
have  committed,  by  thought, 
word,  and  deed,  against  thy 
divine  Majesty  ;  provoking 
most  justly  thy  wrath  and  in- 
dignation against  us.  We  no 
earnestly  repent,  and  are  hear- 
tily sorry  for  these  our  mis- 
doings ;  the  remembrance  of 
the  1:1  is  grievous  unto  us  ;  the 
burthen  of  them  is  intolerable. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful 
Father  for  thy  Son  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive 
us  all  that  is  past ;  and  grant 
that  we  may  ever  hereafter 
serve  and  please  thee  in  new- 
ness of  life,  to  the  honour  and 
glory  of  thy  Name,  through 
Jesus  (  hrist  our  Lord.   Amen 

%  Then  shall  the  Priest  (thl 
Bishoji  if  he  be  present} 
stand  ufiy  and  turning  to 
the  peo/ile,  say, 

ALMIGHTY  God, 
heavenly  Father,  who  of 
his  great  mercy  hath  promised 
forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those 
who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  fain  turn  unto  him 
have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon 
and  deliver  you  from  all  youi 
sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen 
you  in  all  goodness  ;  and  bring 
you  to  everlasting  life,through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen 


COME  unto  me,  all  ye  that 
travel,    and    are  heavy 
laden,  and  I  will  refresh  you. 
Si.  Matt    xi.   28. 

So  God  loved  the  world, 
that  he  gave  his  only  begotten 
Son,  to  the  end  that  all  that 
believe  in  him  should  not  pe- 
rish, but  have  everlasting  life. 
•V;  John  iii.  16. 
Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and 
worthy  of  all  men  to  be  re- 
ceived, that  Christ  Jesus  came 
into  the  world  to  save  sinners. 
1   Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 
If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an 
Advocate  with  the  Father,  Je- 
sus Christ  the  righteous  ;  and 
he  is  the  propitiation  for  our 
sins.      1  St.  John  ii.  1,2. 

*T  After  which  the  Priest  shall 
proceed,   Saijing, 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up 
unto  the  Lord. 

Ptie8t.  Let  us  give  thanks 
unto  our  Lord  God. 

Answer.  It  is  meet  and 
right  so  to  do. 


%  Then  shall  the  Ptiest  ftay-i 
Hear  whit  comfortable 
words  our  Saviour  Christ 
saith  unto  all  who  truly  turn 
to  him. 


Then  shall  the  Priest 
to  the  Lord's  Table, 
say. 


turn 
and 


and 


T  is  very  meet,  right, 
our  bounden  duty,  that  we 
should  at  all  times  and  in  all 
places,  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  [»Holy  Father,]  Al- 
mighty Everlasting  God. 

*  Jlicsc  words  (Holy  Father)  mutt  be  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday 


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•     Here   shall  foilovj  the  pro- 
per Preface,   according'    to 
the  tunc,  if    there    be  any 
Specially  appointed  ;  or  else 
immediately    shall    be    said 
or  sang  by  the  Priest  and 
People, 
'T'HEREFOREwkhangyls 
-**   and  Archangels,  and  with 
all  the  company-  of   heaven, 
We  laud  and  magnify  thy  glo- 
rious Name;  evermore  prais- 
ing thee,  and    saying,  Holy, 
holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Hosts, 
heaven  and  earth  arc  full  of 
thy  glory  :  Glory  be  to  thee, 
O  Lord  Most  High.     Amen. 

1  PROPER  PREFACES. 

•*    Ifion    Christmas  Day,  and 

seven  Days  after* 

BECAUSE  thou  didst  give 
Jesus  Christ,  thine  only 
Son,  to  be  born  as  at  this  time 
for  us  ;  who,  by  the  operation 
of  the  Holy  Ghost  was  made 
very  man,  of  the  substance  of 


%   Upon  Ascension  Day,    and 
seven  Days  after. 

rHROUGH  thy  most  dearly 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  ;  who,  after  his  most 
glorious  Resurrection,  mani- 
festly appeared  to  all  his  Apos- 
tles, and,  in  their  sight  as- 
cended up  into  heaven,  to  pre- 
pare a  place  for  us  ;  that  where 
he  is,  thither  we  might  also 
ascend,  and  reign  with  him  in 
glory  :  Therefore  with  An- 
gels, Wr. 
1  Upon  Whitsunday,  and 
six  Days  after. 

THROUGH  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  ;  according  to 
whose  most  true  promise,  the 
Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at 
this  time  from  heaven,  with  a 
sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had 
been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the 
likeness  of  fiery  tongues,light- 
ing  upon  the  Apostles,  to  teach 
them,  and  to  lead  them  to  all 
truth  ;  giving  them  both  the 


the  Virgin  Mary  his  Mother  ;  gift  of  divers  languages,  and 
and  that  without  spot  of  sin,  lalso  boldness  with  fervent  zeal, 
to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin  :  constantly  to  preach  the  gos- 
Therefore  with  Angels,  c^c.  jpel  unto  all  nations;  whereby 


1    Ufton  Easter  Day,  and 
seven  Days  after. 

BUT  chiefly  are  we  bound 
to  praise  thee  for  the  glo- 
rious resurrection  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  :  For 
he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb, 
which  was  offered  for  us,  and 
hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the 
world  ;  who  by  his  death  hath 
destroyed  death,  and,  by  his 
rising  to  life   again,  hath  re- 


we  have  been  brought  out  of 
darkness  and  error,  into  the 
clear  light  and  true  knowledge 
of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ :  Therefore  with  An- 
gels, &c. 
■J   Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity 

only,  may  be  said, 
TT7TIO  art  one  God,  one 
^  *    Lord  ;  not  one  only  per- 
son, but  three  persons  in  one 
substance :  For  that  which  we 


stored  to  us  everlasting  life  :  believe  of   the  glory  of  the 
Therefore  with  Angels,  Wc.    Father,  the  same  we  believe 

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of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghent, without  any  difference 

or  inequality  :  Therefore  with 
Angels,  l?c. 

V  Or  else  this  may  be  said, 
the  worda[Ko\y  Father]  be- 
ing retained  in  the  intro- 
ductory Address. 

FOR  the  precious  death  and 
merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  for  the 
sending  to  us  of  theHoly  Ghost 
the  Comforter  ;  who  are  one 
with  thee  in  thy  eternal  God- 
head :  Therefore  with  An- 
gels, bv. 

T  Then  shall  the  Priest,  kneel- 
ing  down  at  the  Lord's  Ta- 
ble, say,  in  the  name  of  all 
those  who  shall  receive  the 
Com  munion ,  this  p  ray  c  r 
following  : 

\XfHL  do  not  presume  to  come 
to  this  thy  Table,  O  mer- 
ciful Lord,  trusting  in  our  own 
1  ighteousness,butin  thy  mani- 
fold and  great  mercies.  We 
are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to 
gather  up  the  crumbs  under 
thy  Table.     But  thou  art  the 


dirt d  the  J- reed  and  Wine, 
thai  he  nay  with  the  more 
rcu  /  decency  brt.ak 

the  Bread  before  the  J  topic, 
a  d  lake  the  Cit/i  into  his 
Hands  ;  he  shall  my  the 
Prayer  <f  Consecration,  as 
folioweth  : 

A  LL  glory  be  to  thee,  AI- 
**■  mighty  God,  our  hea- 
venly Father  for  that  thou,  of 
thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
buffer  death  upen  the  cross  for 
our  redemption;  who  made 
there  (by  his  cne  oblation  of 
himself  once  offered)  a  full, 
perfect,and  sufficient  sacrifice, 
oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for 
the  sins  of  the  whole  world  ; 
and  did  institute,  and  in  his 
holy  gospel  command  us  to 
continue,  a  perpetual  memory 
of  that  his  precious  death  and 
sacrifice  until  his  coming 
again  :  For  in  the  night  in 
which  he  was  be- 
trayed (a) 
took  bread  ;  and  take  the  Pd- 
vvhen  he  had  given  ten  into  his 
thanks,  (b)  he  JIand<- 
brake  it,  and  cave  W-Andhere 


(a) Here  the 
he  Priest   is  to 


same  Lord,  whose  property  is;u  t0  his  disciples, '*  br^the 
always  to  have  mercy:  Grant|sayingi  Take?  eat,** 

""   (c)    This  is    T^J  fc)And  here 


us  therefore,  gracious  Lord, 
so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  thy  dear 
Son  Jesus  C  hrist,  and  to  drink 
his  hlocd,  that  our  sinful  bo- 
dies may  be  made  clean  by 
his  body,  and  our  souls  wash 


Body,  which  is  gi- 10    lay 
ven  for  you  ;  Do  hands 
this     in 
brance     of 

Likewise 


his 

'pan 
m_  an  the  bread. 
me. 
after 


ed  through  his  most  precious  SUDper  A/Jbetook  (d)-ffireAe 
blood,  and  that  we  may  ever- U  *  *  aiid  when  jrto  take  the 
more  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  he  £ad  givcn  gj«*  *» 
«*■     AmL'n'  thanks,  he  gave  it 

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b'fore  the  Table,  hath  so  or  A  Drink  ye  all  of  this; 


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(e)  And  hen  for  f  f  J  This  is]  giving;  most  huiublybeseech- 
he  is  to  lay  his  mv  Blood,  of  ing  thee  to  grant,  that  by  the 
handjfionew-  the  New  Testa-  merits  and  death  of  thy  Sou 


Vessel)    in 

:h  there  is 


ment,  which  is! Jesus Christ,and through  faith 
Imy'wine  to  be  shed  f°r  you,  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy 
constcratcd.  and  for  many  Jwhole  Church,  may  obtain  re- 
fer the  remission  of  sins ;  mission  of  our  sins,  and  all 
Do  this  as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  °ther  benefits  of  his  passion, 
it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  And  here  wcofterand  present 
The  Obla-  WHEREFORE,  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves, 

tion.  O   Lord    and,our  souls,  and  bodies,  to  be  a 

heavenly  Father*  according  to1  reasonabie,  holy,  and  living 
the  institution  of  thy  dearly  s-ciifice  unto  thee;  humbly 
beloved  Son  our  Saviour  Je-  beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and 
susChrist,we,  thy  humble  ser-M  others  who  shall  be  par- 
vants,  do  celebrate  and  make  takersofthis  holy  communion, 
here  before  thy  divine  Majes-  may  worthily  receive  the  most 
ty,  with  these  thy  holy  gifts,  precious  Body  and  Blood  of 
which  we  now  offer  unto  thee,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled 
the  memorial  thy  Son  hathjwith  thy  grace  and  heavenly 
commanded  us  to  make  ;hav- benediction,  and  made  one 
ing  in  remembrance  his  bless- body  with  him,  that  he  may 
cd  passion  and  precious  death,Mwell  in  them,  and  they  in 
his  mighty  resurrection  andjhim.  And  although  we  are 
glorious  ascension;  rendering  unworthy,  through  our  rnani- 
untothce  most  hearty  thanks, 
for  the  innumerable  benefits 
procured  unto  us  by  the  same. 
The  Livo-  And  we  most  hum- 

cation.  b!y  beseech  thee,  O 
merciful  Father,  to  hear  us ; 
and,  of  thy  almighty  goodness, 
vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify 
with  thy  Word  and  holy  Spi- 
rit, these  thy  gifts  and  crea- 
tures of  bread  and  wine  ;  that 
we,  receiving  them  according 
to  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ's  holy  institution,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  death  and 
Passion,  may  be  partakers  of 
his  most  blessed  Body  and 
Blood.  And  we  earnestly  de- 
sire thy  fatherly  goodness, 
mercifully  to  accept  this  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanks- 


fold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee 
any  sacrifice  ;  yet  we  beseech 
thee  to  accept  this  our  bound- 
en  duty  and  service,not  weigh- 
ing our  merits,  but  pardoning 
our  offences  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  ;  by  whom, 
and  with  whom,  in  the  unity 
of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour 
and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Fa- 
ther Almighty,  world  without 
end.     Amen, 

Here  shall  be  sw:g  a  Hymn, 
or  part  of  a  Hymn,  from 
the  Selection  for  the  Feasts 
and  Fasts,  l$C, 
Then  shall  the  Priest  first 
receive  the  Communion  iri 
both  kinds  himself  and  pro- 
ceed to  deliver  the  same  to 
the  Bishops    Priests,    mi 


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Tlun  %hall  the  Minuter eby 
the  Lord\  l'rcvtr,  the 
Peofili  j  after  him 

every  petition, 

UK  Father  who  art  in 
HcavenxHallo  wed  be  thy 


o 


Deacons,  in  like  manner, 
(if  any  be  present  J  and 
after  that,  to  the  People  also 
in  order,  into  their  hands, 
devoutly  kneeling :  And 
when  he  delivereth  the  Bread, 
he  shall  say, 

THE  body  of  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ,  which  was 
given  for  thee,  preserve  thy 
body  and  soul  unto  everlasting 
life  :  Take  and  eat  this  in  re-  forgive  those  who  trespass 
membrance  that  Christ  died  against  us ;  And  lead  us  not 
for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 


Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  Earth,  as 
it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us  this 
day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  for- 
give us  our  trespasses,  as  we 


thy  heart  by  faith,  with  thanks- 
giving. 

1  And  the  Minister  ii'ho  deli- 
vereth the  Cup,  shall  say, 

THE  blood  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  which  was 
shed  for  thee,  preserve  thy 
body  and  soul  unto  everlasting 
life :  Drink  this  in  remem- 
brance that  Christ's  Blood  was 


us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the 
Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and 
the  Glory,  For  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 

%  After  shall  be  said  as 
folloiveth. 

^LMIGHTY  and  everliv- 
ing  God,  we  most  hear- 
tily thank  thee,  for  that  thou 
dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us  who 

shed  fur  thec,  and  be  thankful.]1"1™  *"]y  received  these  holy 

'Mysteries,  with  the  spiritual 

f  Tftke  cor:,ecr-ied  -Br«K/jfoodofthe  mostpr9Cious  Body 
and  Wine  be  spent  ^/^;and  Blood  of  thy  Son  our  Sa- 
all  have  communicated,  the L^  Jcaus  Christ;  aml  dost 
Priest  is  to  consecrate  »ior<r,lassure  usthereby  of  thy  favour 
according  to  the  Form  before'^  goodness  towardsus  ;  and 
prescribed;  beginning  at—  jthat  wc  are  very  menibers  in- 
All  glory  be  to  Thee,  Al-'corporatein  the  mystical  body 
mighty  God— and  ending  0fthy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed 
with  these  ^^,— Parta-companvofal,fahhfu]people. 
kers  of  his  most  blessed  and  are  also  heirsthiough  hope 
Body  and  Blood.  |ofthy  everlasting  kingdom,  by 

1  When  all  have  convyiunica-1  the  merits  of  the  most  precious 
ted,  the  Minister  shall  re-  death  and  passion  of  thy  dear 
turn  to  the  Lord's  Table,  Son.  And  we  most  humbly 
and  reverently  place  upon  //beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Fa- 
w/iat  remaineth  of  the  con-  ther,  so  to  assist  us  with  thy 
secrated  Elements,  covering  grace,  that  we  may  continue  in 
the  same  iviih  a  fa;r  Linen  that  holy  fellowship,  and  do  all 
cloth.  isuch  good  works  as  thou  hast 


THE  COMMUNION.  i85 

prepared  for  us  to  walk  in,  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son 
thro  igh  JesusChrist our  Lord;  Jesus  Chi  1st  our  Lord  :  And 
to  whom  withthee  and  Use  Ho-  the  blessing  of  God  Almig  hty, 
jy  Ghost  be  allhonouraraiglo-  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
ry,  world  without  end.  Amen.  Holy  Gi.ost,  be  amongst  jrou, 
or  rt^.iand  «main  with  you  all 

all  8  anaing,  Gioria  in  ex- 
cels!*, or.  _')i):*r  OAlecta  that   mqy    be   9aid 

offer  tin    C  f  .* /..     - 

LORYbetoGodonhigh,     J  { 

in  earth  peace  good-      crct  on    t-  thc  MinUu  r% 
will  towards  men.    \s  e  prai  ;e 

thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  wOivj  \  SSI  ST  us  mercifully,  O 
ship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we '  JL\.  Lord,  in  these  our  sup- 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thylplicadons  and  prayers;  and 
great  glory,  O  Lord  God,hea-:dispose  the  way  of  thy  ser- 
venly  King:,  God  the  Father. vants  towards  the  'attainment 
Almighty.  of  everlasting  salvation  :  tl  at 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  among  all  the  changes  and 
Son  Jesus  Christ;  O  Lord  chances  of  this  mortal  life, 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of jthey  may  ever  be  defended  by 
the  Father,  that  takest  away. thy  most  gracious  and  ready 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  help,  through  Jesus  Christ 
mercy  upon  us.     Thou  that. our  Lord.     Amen, 


takest  away  the  sins  of  the  «  rAnT]  we  ^^  th 

wortd,  hare  mercy  upon  us.p  Mm^Uly  God)  that  lhe 

Phou  that  takest   away   the  ffor(,s  whic!l\ve  ha've  heaK, 

sins  ot  the  world,  receive  our!  .•       ,  •.,  , 

,r,         '    t    .  this    day    with   our   outward 

prayer.     1  hou  that  sit  test  atL„M       '     t,         ,    , 
\    •  -   ,  . ,       ,    r-i-    wi     -     ears,  may,  through  thy  Grace, 
the  right  hand  of  God  the  r  a- .  rt    '     ,/r,„  »  :     '      n  7  • 
,       P  ibe  so  graltcd  inwardly  in  our 

ther,  have  mercy  upon  us.      l.„_,»    »i    ,  tt  '    ,   ■ 

-,1     .  i       .1    i      i       hearts,  that  they  may  buns; 

For  thou  only  art  holy:  thou'f-^v  •      .  ,i      c    ■' c         \ 
.  .,     T    '  ,      ,    *  '     .     iorth  in  us  the  li  uit  oi  good 
only  art  the  Lord ;  thou  only,v  •       ,  *,    , 
,■*/,.   .       ....     T'T  ,    P,     '*  living;  tothe  honour  and  praise 

O  Chnst,with the  Ho.y  Ghost.Lc  *u„  vr  i 

t  f j.   ,   .      .     '  .  _.ot  thy  Name,  through  Jesus 

art  most  High  in  the  glory  ofU  .  >  ftnp  T   ■  r,        ;, 


God  the  Father. 


r    ti       v;      d  •    *    ^-w      -n-  :T)IRi:.C  T    us,  O    Lord,  in 
Tl    Then   the   Pncst   (the  Bi-\U     „  ,  •  .  ,      . 

.  ,    .f  ,    ,    .       '     »    ,  ,  all  our  doings,  with  tht 

shofiiif  he  be  fircscrt)  &Lul,\         .  -        r  i  ■■    ' 

,/\  ,'  .y,     ,.   most  gracious  Favour,  and  fur- 

frf    rAe/n  dehart   with  thi&\  ,        &        •  ,     tl  •       , 

*.     .  y  ther   us  with   thy  continual 


blessing. 


np! 


help ;   that  in  all  our  works 


'HE  peace  of  God,  which  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
X     pa-selh  all  understand- in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy 


ing,    keep    your   hearts,  and; holy  Name  ;  and  finally,  b) 
minds  in  the  knowledge  and'thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting 

1     Q3 


1*36 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGIlTYGoc!,thc foun- 
tain of  all  wisdom,  who 
knowest our  necessities belorc 
we  a.ik,  and  our  ignorance  in 
asking;  we  beseech  thee  to 
have  compassion  upon  our  in- 
firm nies  ;  and  those  things 
which  for  our  unworthiness 
we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blind- 
ness we  cannot  ask,  vouchsafe 
to  give  us  for  the  worthiness 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who 
hast  promised  to  hear 
the  petitions  of  those  who  ask 
in  thy  Son's  name;  we  beseech 
thee  mercifully  to  incline  thine 
cai  s  to  us  who  have  now  made 
our  prayers  and  supplications 
unto  thee;    and   grant,   that 


those  things  which  we  ha\e 
faithfully  asked  according  to 
thy  will,  may   effectually  be 
obtained  ;  to  the  relief  of  our 
necessity,  and  to  the  setting 
forth  of  thy  glory,  through  Je- 
sus Ciiiist  our  Lord.     Amen. 
•f    U/ion  the  Sundays  and  other 
Holy-days   (if  there  be    no 
Sermon     or     Communion) 
shall  be  said  all  that  is  ap* 
pointed  at   the  Communion^ 
unto  tlie  end  of  the   Gt 
concluding1   ivith  the   Blesi- 
ing.  And  if  any  of  the  con- 
secrated Bread  and  IV ine  re- 
main after  the  Communion, 
it  shall  not  be  carried  out.  rf 
the  Church  ;  but  the  Minis- 
ter and  other  Communicants 
shall  immediately  after  the 
Blessing,  reverently  eat  and 
drink  the  same. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 

PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

To  be  used  in  the  Church. 


y  The  People  are  to  be  admonished,  that  it  is  most  ccjivenient: 
that  Bafitism  sh:uld  not  be  administered  but  u/ion  Sundays 
and  other  Holy-days,  or  Frayer  Days.  JVevertheless  (if 
necessity  so  require)  Baptism  may  be  administered  upon 
any  other  day. 

f  There  shall  be  for  every  Male  Child  to  be  baptized,  ivhen 
they  can  be  had,  two  Godfathers  and  one  Godmother;  and 
for  every  Female,  one  Godfather  and  tivo  Godmothers  ;  and 
Parents  shall  be  admitted  as  Sponsors,  if  it  be  desired. 

^  When  there  are  Children  to  be  baptized,  the  Parents  or 
Sponsors  shall  give  knowledge  thereof,  before  the  begi?i- 
■  of  Morning  Prayer,  to  the  Minhter.     And  tin 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


8.7 


Godfathers  and  Godmothers,  and  (he  J'eo/de  with  the 
Children,  must  be  ready  at  the  Font,  cither  immediately 
after  the  last  Le»90n  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else  immedi- 
ately after  the  lust  Lesaon  t  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  Mi- 
nister, by  his  Discretion,  shall  appoint.  And  the  Minis- 
ter coming  to  the  j  mt  (which  is  then  to  be  filled  with  pure 
Water)  and  stand:  ig  there  shall  say, 

Hath  this  Child  been  already  baptized,  or  no  ? 

\f  they  crtwyf r,  No ;  then  shall  the   Minister  proceed,  as 
Jbiloweih. 


D 


EARLY  beloved,  foras- 
much as  all  men  are  con- 


river  Jordan,    didst    sanctify 
water,  to  the  mystical  wash- 


ceived  and  born  in  sin  ;  and  ing  away  ot  sin  ;  we  beseech 
our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  thee,  for  thine  infinite  mercies, 
can  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  jthatthou  will  mercifully  look 
God,  except  he  be  regenerate  upon  this  Child;  wash  him^ 
and  born  anew  of  Water  and  land  sanctify  him  wity  the  Holy 
of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  I  beseech  Ghost ;  that  he, being  delivered 
you  to  call  upon  God  the  Fa- (from  thy  wrath,  may  be  recei- 
ther,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  |ved  into  the  Ark  of  Christ's 
Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous  .Church  ;  and  being  stead- 
mercy,  he  will  grant  to  fAwjfast  in  faith,  joyful  through 
Child  that  which  by  nature  he. hope,  and  rooted  in  charity, 
cannot  have  ;  that  he  may  betmay  so  pass  the  waves  of  this 
baptized  with  Water  and  the  troublesome  world,  that  finally 
Holy  Ghost,  and  received  into  he  may  come   to  the   land  of 


Christ's  holy  Church,  and  be 
made  a  living  member  of  the 
same. 

*i    Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  who,  of  thy 
great  mercy,  didst  save  Noah 
and  his  family  in  the  Ark 
from  perishing  by  water ;  and 
also  didst  safely  lead  the  chil- 


everlastinglife  ;  there  to  reign 
with  thee,  world  without  end, 
through  JesusChrist  ourLord. 

Amen. 

f  Or  this. 

ALMIGHTY  and  immor- 
tal God,  the  aid  of  all 
who  need,  the  helper  of  all 
who  flee  to  thee  for  succour, 
the  life  of  those  who  believe, 
and  the  resurrection  of   the 


dren  of  Israel  thy  people; dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for 
through  the  Red  Sea,  figuring' r/"«  Infant,  that  he,  coming 
thereby  thy  holyBaptism ;  and  to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may  re- 
by  the  Baptism  of  thy  well-be-  ceive  remission  of  sin,  by  spi- 
foved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the(ritual  regeneration.    Receive 


Is83 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INF  VNTS. 


him,  O  lord,  as  thou  hastjdomof  God.  Verily  I  say  tint* 
promised  by  thy  well-beloved  yon,  Whosoever  shall  not  re- 
Son,  saying,  Ask, and  ye  shall  ceive  the  Kingdom  of  Cod  us 
have  ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ;  a  little  child,  he  shall  net 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  ter  therein.  And  he  took 
unto  you  :  So  gi\c  now  unto  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  bis 
us  who  ask  ;  let  us  who  seek,  hands  upon  them, and  blessed 
find  ;  open  the  gate  unto  us  them. 

who  knock  ;  that  this   Infant]*    ,*       ttr    ~     .  ,    . 

,      •       .       1   After  the  Gospel    is    read, 
may  enjoy  the  everlasting  he-: 

nediction  of  thy  heavenly  wash- 
ing, and  may  come  to  the  eter- 
nal kingdom  which  thou  hast  I 


t'ie  Minister  shall  make  this 
brief  Exhortation  upon  :hc 
words  of  the  Gosfiel  : 


promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.  T)  ELOVED,ye  hear  in  this 

Amen.  M^  ^osPel  the  words  of  our 

«i   Then  the  Minister  shall  say  Saviour  Christ,  that  he  com- 

as follows:  or  else  shall pass\™*n&ed    the   children    to  be 

on  to  the  questions  addres-  brought  unto  him  ;   how  he 

sed  to  the    Sjiomors  ;   and  blamed  those  who  would  have 

from  thence  to  the  Frayer  kept  them  from  him  ;  how  he 

immediately   before  the  Im-  exhorteth  all  men   to  follow 

mersion,  or  the  flouring  of  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive 

Water  on  the  Infant.     But  how,  by  his  outward   gesture 

note;  that,  in  every  Church,  and deed,he  declared  his  good 

the  intermediate  parts  of  the  will   towards  them  :  For  he 

Service  shall  be  used,  once  embraced  them  in  his  arms, 

at  least  in  every    month  ff\he  laic*  h'ls  nands  llPf,n  tlie™< 

there  be    a    Baptism)  for  and  blessed  them.     Doubt  ye 


the  better  instructing  of  t.' 
people    in    the    Grounds  of 
Infant  Baptism. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gos 
pel,  written  by  St.  Mark,  ir 
the  tenth  Chapter,  at  the 
thirteenth  Verse. 

rr,HEY  brought  young chi] 
■*■  dren  to  Christ,  that  he 
should  touch  them  ;  and  his 
disciples  rebuked  those  win 
brought  them.  But  when  Je- 
sus saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased,  and  said  unto  them. 
Suffer  the  little  children  to 
come  unto  me  and  forbid  them 
not;  for  of  such  is  the  king-! 


not  therefore,  but  earnestly 
believe,  that  he  will  likewise 
favourably  receive  this  pre- 
sent Infant;  that  he  will  em- 
brace him  with  the  arms  of 
his  mercy  ;  that  he  will  give 
unto  him  the  blessing  of  eter- 
nal life,  and  make  him  par- 
taker of  his  everlasting  king- 
vlom.  Wherefore,  we  being 
thus  persuaded  of  the  good 
will  of  our  heavenly  Father 
o  wards  this  Infant,  declared 
by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ;  and 
nothing  doubting,  but  that  he 
favourably  allowcth  this  cha- 
itablc  work  of  ours,  in  bring- 
ing   this    Infant  to  his 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


189 


Baptism;  let  us  faithfully  and  .age  to  take  it  upon  himself) 
devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him,  that  he  will  renounce  the  De- 


and  say, 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlast- 
ing God,  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, we  give  thee  bumble 
thanks,  that  thou  hast  vouch- 
safed to  call  us  to  the  know 
ledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in 
thee:  Increase  thisknowledge 
and  confirm  this  faith  in  us 
evermore.  Give  thy  Holy 
Spirit  to  this  Infant ;  that  he 
may  be  bom  again,  and  be 
made  an  heir  of  everlasting 
salvation,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 


%  Then  shall  the  Minister 
s/ieafc  unto  the  Godfathers 
and  Godmothers  in  this 
wise  : 


vil  and   all   his  Works,  and 
constantly  beiieve  God's  holy 
Word,  and   obediently  keep 
his  Commandments. 
*[  The  Minister  shall  then  de- 
nd  of  the    Sfiomors  as 
follows  ;  the   Questions  be- 
ing d  as  addressed 
to  tht  •;/  severalty^  and  the 
answers  to  be  made  accord- 
<■••■', 
I  demand  therefore, 

DOST  thou,  in  the  name 
of  this  Child,  renounce 
the  devil  and  all  his  works, 
the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of 
the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the 


sinful  desires  of  the  flesh;  so 
that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them  ? 

4ns.  I  renounce  them  all; 

DEARLY  beloved,  ye  have  a,nd'  ^  Goto  help,  will  e*. 

hrou^ht  rt»  C/^/here!,e"0U,,  °l0W'  n°''be 

.,,,.,  ,  ilea  bv  them, 

to  be  baptized  ;  ye  have  pray-  t  /•  •  n  t  ,  ,  ,.  T1 
_ ,,  ,,  '  tit  /*i  :  J  <«««'*•  Dost  thou  believe  all 
cd  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ   .      .»   ...        f  .       rM    ■  .. 

,  ,  ,      r  •      the  Articles  oi  the   Christian 

would   vouchsafe    to  receive  T,  ...  .    .       . 

A™,  to  release  Urn  from  sin.:],alth'    f „co»'">»^    »  «« 

to  sanctifv  Mm-with  the  Holy  APJstlesT  %reeil 

•  <,  '    ■       ,  .        ,       ..     * \     Jins.  1  do. 

Ghost,  to  give  him  the  king-       -,.r  .      ,,r.fx   ,        ,      , 
i         >  i  i  i    *       Minis.    W it  thou  be  bap- 

dom  of  heaven  and  everlast-   •      . .      ,.    .^  .  '    ,  * 

tized  in  this  \  aith  r 


ing  life.  Ye  have  heard  also 
that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
hath  promised,  in  his  Gospel, 
to  grant  all  these  things  that 
ye  have  prayed  for  ;  which 
promise,  he  for  his  part  will 
most  surely  keep  and  perform. 
Wherefore,  after  this  promise 
made  by  Christ,  this  Infant 
must  also  faithfully,  for  his 
part,  promise  by  you  that  are 
bis  sureties  (until  he  come  of 


Ans,  That  is  my  desire. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  then  obe- 
diently keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments,  and  walk 
in  the  same  all  the  days  of 
thy  life  ? 

Ans.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 
*[  Then  shall  the  Minister  sayy 

r\  MERCIFUL  God, grant 
^^  that  the  old  Adam  in  this 
Child  may  be  so  buried,  that 


190 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


the  new  man  may  be  raised 
up  in  hi  it.     Amen, 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affec- 
tions may  die  in  him,  and  that 
all  things  belonging  to  toe  Spi- 
rit may  live  and  grow  in  him. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  he  may  have 
power  and  strength  to  have 
victory, and  to  triumph  against 
the  devil,  the  world  and  the 
flesh.     Amen. 

Grant    that    whosoever    is 


and  shall  say  to  the  Godfa- 
thers and  God 

Name  this  child. 

anting  it  after 

',  he  shall  di/i  it  in  the 

,  or   shall 

u  ■  Water  upon  it,  saying, 

NI  baptize  thee  in  the 
.  Name  of  the  Fathe  r,and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 


here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  %    '/'/.  n  \  ill  say, 

Office  and  Ministry,  may  also !  1--T-TT7         •      ,/  ■   /-»,  •,  ,• 
be  endued  with  heavenly  vir- \VE  ™eive /A,,  ChUdmtO 

tues,andeverlastingly  reward-LM  m  T^JF*??*****   °f 

.      .  ,      ,     °  J  ~ ! Christ  s     Flock,      .  „ 

ed,    through    thy    mercy.  O    n  ,  ,    *    .       , .  Here   tne 

blessed  Lord  God,  who' dost"!  S    U*nimt  m^r.hOt 
live  and   govern    all  things,  "hf'tlc  s,?n ,of"'^  *?"> 

world  without  end.    A«£.  P«  ^w^  »>  10"  ?™le'S 

AT  ..  .       r,        Ken  th  it  hereaf-/orMeac/. 

LMiGHTY.everhviner  God, ,      ,      ,,.      . «        ,  ,. 

tJ      ,  &,    ,      iter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to 
whose  most  dearly  belov-l        r„     .,  ,  f  .  ,     rrM    •  . 
,  e       T  r-\    -       r       u    confess  the  taith of  Christ  cru- 

Cd  Son  Jesus  Christ,  lor  the  i;c    1         i  r  m     +     c   v.. 

r  c  ..  .icincd.  and  manfully  to  fight 

forgiveness  of   our  sins,  didj      ,      ,  •    ,  •    »   • 

L  j      .    ru-  .         •        under  his  banner,  against  sin, 

shed  out  ol  hi*  most  precious*  ,  a  „.     .  ,     „ A  ..'   ?   •,       ""j 
.,     .    ..  i   ui     i   ithe  world,  and  the  devil;  and 

side    both  water  and    blcod;.      „»•   '      r^i    •  ,'     r;,.fn 

,  ,  i  ■    to  continue  Christ  s   taithfui 

and  sjave  commandment  to  his      ,  i:  ,  ,. 

,.    P.       ,,    t    ,  ,      ,,        sclmcr  end  servant  unto  his 

disciples,  that  they  should  go  Qfe,g  cn^ 

teach  all  nations,  and  baptize 

them  in  the  Name  of  the  Fa- 1 

thcr,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 


the  Holy  Ghost  ;  regard,  we 
beseech  thecthe  supplications 
of  thy  Congregation  ;  sanctify 
this  water  to  the  mystic;:! 
washing  away  of  sin  ;  and 
grant  that  this  Child,  now  to 
be  baptized  therein,  may  re- 
ceive the  fulness  of  thy  grace, 
and  ever  remain  in  the  num- 
ber of  thy  faithful  children, 
through  JesusChristourJLord. 
Amen. 

*    Then    the     Mini  'r    sfml 
..\    .         '.  Id  into  his  hands, 


Amen. 


If  those  iiho  present  the 
Infant  shall  desire  the  sign 
of  the  Cross  to  be  omitted, 
although  the  Church  kno-vs 

no  worthy  cause  of  scruple 
concendng  the  fame,  i  et, 
in  that  case,  the  Minister 
may  omit  that  /.art  of  the 
above  mhichjbllows  the  In:- 
mersion,  or  the  pouring  of 
Water  on  the  Infant. 
%    Thamtht  r  sca-. 

SEEING  row,  dearly  be- 
loved brethren,  th. 
Chid  is  regenerate,  and  graft- 
ed into  the   body  of  Christ's 


PUBLIC  BAPTISM  OF  INFA1 


It)  i 


Church  ;  let  us  give  thanks 
nntoAlmigMy  God  for  these 
benefits)  and  wit:  one  accor< 
make  our  prayers  unto  him 
that  this  Child  may  lead  the 
resi  of  his  life  according  to 
this  beginning. 


H    77;t7i    tAaft     £e    Mirf,    a// 
kneeling. 

UR  Father,  who  art  n 


o 


Kingdom,  through  Chi  1st  cur 

Lord,      si  nan. 

%  Then,  all  standing  up,  the 
Minister  shall  say  to  the 
Godfathers  and  Godmothers 
tin*  Exhortation  following  : 


CORASMUCH  astffeGftiftf 
-*■    hath  promised  by  you  his 

Sureties,  to  renounce  the  dc- 

■  vil  and  all  his  works,  to  be- 
Heaven,Hallowedb.ethy;iicve  fa  Q^    ^    tQ  serve 


Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 


him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that 


Ihy  Will  be  deneonEarth,iit.       u         aand 


as  u  is  in   Heaven  ;  Give  „..        ^  Ms  Il:fam  be 
ttasdajrourdaily  bread  ;  And  s0  as  fa  slla„  be    b,£ 

forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as' 
vc  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not 


into  temptation 
us  from  c\il 


But  deliver 

Amen 


1    Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

WE  yield  tb.ee  hearty 
thanks,  most  merciful 
Father,  that  it  hath  pleased 
thee  to  regenerate  this  Li/ant 
with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  re- 
ceive him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incoi  po- 
rate  him  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  we  beseech  thee 
to  grant  that  he,  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righ- 
teousness; and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may 
crucify  the  old  man,  and  ut- 
terly abolish  the  whole  body  of 
sin ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 


learn,  what  a  solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession  he 
haih  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  At?  may  know  these  things 
the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon 
him  to  hear  Sermons  ;  and 
chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that 
he  may  learn  the  Creed,  the 
Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  C  hristian  ought 
to  know  and  believe  to  his 
soul's  health  ;  and  that  this 
Child  may  he  virtuously 
brought  up  to  lead  a  godly  and 
a  Christian  life  :  remember- 
ing always  that  Baptism  doth 
represent  unto  us  our  profes- 
sion ;  which  is,  to  follow  the 
example  of  our  SaviourChi  1st, 
and  to  be  made  like  unto  him  ; 
that  as  he  died,  and  rose  again 
for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are 


Partaker  of  the  Death  of  thy  baptized,  die  from  sin  and 
Son,  he  may  also  be  Partake  r  rise  again  unto  righteousness  ; 
of  his  Ressurrection  ;  so  that  continually  mortifying  all  cur 
finally,  with  the  residue  of  thy  jevil  and  corrupt  affections, 
holy  Church,  he  may  be  an  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  vir- 
Inheritor -of  thine  everlasting!  tue  and  godliness  oi  living. 


m      PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN. 


•[  Thm  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

YE  arc  to  take  care  that 
thin  Child  be  brought  to 
the  Bishop  to  be  confirmed  by 
him,  so  soon  as //e  can  say  the 


Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and 
t..e  Too  Commandments,  and 
is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the 
other  parts  of  the  Church 
Catechism  set  forth  for  that 
purpose. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN 


IN  HOUSES. 

T  The  Minister  of  every  Parish  shall  often  admonish  the 
People,  that  they  defer  not  the  Baptism  of  their  Children 
longer  than  the  first  or  second  Sunday  next  afttr  Jieir 
birth,  or  other  Holy-day  falling  between,  unless  upon  a 
great  and  reasonable  Cause. 

*"  And  also  they  shall  warn  them  that,  without  like  greaJ 
cause  end  necessity,  they  procure  not  their  Children  to  be 
baptized  at  home  in  their  houses.  But  when  need  shall 
comfiel  them  so  to  do,  then  Baptism  shall  be  administered 
asflloweth. 

v,  First,  let  the  Mi?iister  of  the  Parish  (or,  in  his  absence, 
any  other  lawful  Minister  that  can  be  procured )  with  those 
who  are  present,  call  upon  God,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
and  so  many  of  the  Collects  appointed  to  be  said  brfore  in 
th>  Form  rf  Public  Baptism,  as  the  time  and  present  exi- 
gence will  suffer.  And  then,  the  Child  being  named  by 
some  one  who  is  present,  the  Minister  shall  pour  water 
upon  it,  saying  these  words  : 


NI  baptize  thee  in  the 
.  Name  of  the  Fatherland 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Hoiy 
Ghost,     Amen. 

%  Then  the  Minister  s/icll 
give  thanks  unto  God,  and 
say, 

WE  yield  thee  hearty 
thanks,  most  merciful 
Father,  that  it  hath  pleased 
thee  to  regenerate  this  Infant 


with  thy  holy  Spirit,  to  re- 
ceive him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorpo- 
rate Aim  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  we  beseech  thee 
to  grant,  that  he,  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righ- 
teousness, and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may 
crucify  the  old  man,  and  ut- 
terly abolish  the  whole  body 
of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.        1? 


Partaker  of  the  death  of  thy 
Son,  he  may  also  be  Partaker 
of  his  resurrection ;  so  that 
finally,  with  the  residue  of  thy 
holy  Church,  he  may  be  an 
Inheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
Kingdom,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


m  And  let  them  not  doubt,  but 
that  the  Child  so  baptized,  is 
laii fully  and  sufficiently  bap 


again,  but  shall  receive  him 
as  one  of  the  flock  of  true 
Christian  People^  saying 
thus  : 


I  CERTIFY  you,  that  in 
this  case  all  is  well  done, 
and  according  unto  due  order, 
concerning  the  baptism  of 
this  Child;  who  is  now  by 
Baptism  incorporated  into  the 

Christian   Church :   For  our 
ttzed,  and  ought  not  to  be'hord   Jesus  Christ  doth  not 

baptized  again.  Yet  never-  dcny  hisgrace  and  mercy  unt0 
theless,  ij  the  Child  which  is LQfch  InfalUs;  but  most  lovillgj 
afcr  this  sort  baptizcd,doaf-ilydo{hc.dn  themunto  him,as 
terwards  live;  it  is  f^- the  Holy  Gospel  doth  witness 
dicnt  that  it  be  brought  mtolQ  our  comfort  on  this  wise. 

the  Church,  to  the  intent  that  m    „„  .,.  .  ,    ., 

1    I  hen  the  Minister  shall  sau 


if  the  Minister  of  the  same 
Parish  did  himself  baptize 
that.  Child,  the  Congrega- 
tion may  be  certified  of  the 
true  form  of  Baptism,  by 
him  privately  before  used: 
In  which  case  he  shall  say 
thus  : 

I  CERTIFY  you,  that  ac- 
cording to  the  due  and  pre- 
scribed Order  of  the  Church 

at  such  a  time  and  at  such  a 
place,  before  divers  witnesses, 
I  baptized  this  Child. 

%  But  if  the  Child  were  bap- 
tized by  any  other  lawful 
Minister,  then  the  Minuter 
of  the  Parish  where  the 
Child  was  born  or  christen? 
ed,  shall  examine  whether 
the  same  hath  bee/:  lawfully 
done.  And  if  the  Minister 
shall  fnd,  by  the  answers 
of  such  as  bring  the  Cnild, 
that  all  things  were  done  as 
they  ought  to  be  ;  then  shall 
not  he  christen   the    Child 


as  follows :  or  else  shuli 
pass  on  to  the  questions  ad- 
dressed to  tfie  Sponsors. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gos- 
pel, written  by  St.  Mark,  in 
the  tenth  Chapter,  at  the 
thirteenth  Verse. 

THEY  brought  young 
children  to  Christ,  that 
he  should  touch  them  ;  and 
his  disciples  rebuked  those 
who  brought  them.  But  when 
Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis* 
pleased,  and  said  unto  them, 
Suffer  the  little  children  to 
come  unto  me,and  forbid  them 
not ;  for  of  such  is  the  king- 
dom ofGod.  Verily  I  say  unto 
you.  Whosoever  shall  not  re- 
ceive the  kingdom  of  God  as 
a  little  child,  he  shall  not  en- 
ter therein.  And  he  took  theni 
up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands 
upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 

*H  After   the    Gospel  is   read, 
the  Minister  shall  make  tins 
R 


1 94       PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN 


brief  Ji.y  tortation  ufion  the  not  into  temptation  ;  But  clo 
wcrds  qf  the  Gosfid :  liver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 


BELOVED,  ye  hear  in 
this  Gospel,  the  words  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  that  he 
commanded  the  children  to  be 
brought  unto  him  ;  how  he 
blamed  those  that  would  have 
kept  them  from  him  ;  how  he 
#*xhorteth  all  men  to  follow 
their  innocency.  Ye  perceive 
how,  by  his  outward  gesture 
and  deed,  he  declared  his  good 
will  toward  them :  for  he 
embraced  them  in  his  arms, 
he  laid  his  hands  upon  them, 
and  blessed  them.  Doubt  ye 
not  therefore,  but  earnestly 
believe,  that  he  hath  likewise 
favourably  received  this  pre- 
sent Infant ;  that  he  hath  em- 
braced him  with  the  arms  of 
his  mercy ;  and,  as  he  hath' 
promised  in  his  holy  word 
will  give  unto/«7?z  the  blessing 
of  eternal  life,  and  make  him 
Partaker  of  his  everlasting 
kingdom.  Wherefore  we  be- 
ingthus  persuaded  of  the  good 
v,i!l  of  our  heavenly  Father, 
declared  by  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  towards  this  Infant, 
let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly 
give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say 
the  Prayer  which  the  Lord 
himself  taught  us. 

OUR  Father  who  art  in 
Heaven,  Hallowed  be 
thy  Name ;  Thy  Kingdom 
come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven;  Give 
us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses, 
as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us  ;  And  lead  us 


T  T/icn  shall  the  Minister  de- 
mand the  Arame  of  the  Child  ; 
which  being"  by  the  Godfa- 
thers and  Godmothers  firo- 
nounccd,  the  Minister  shall 
say  as  follows : 

DOST  thou  in  the  name 
of  this  Child,  renounce 
the  devil  and  all  his  works, 
the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of 
the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh  ;  so 
that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them  ? 

Ans.  I  renounce  them  all : 
and,  by  God's  help,  will  en- 
deavour not  to  follow,  nor  be 
led  by  them. 

Minis.  Dost  thou  believe  all 
the  Articles  of  the  Christian 
Faith,  as  contained  in  the 
Apostles'  Creed  ? 

Ans.  I  do. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  be  bap- 
tized in  this  faith  ? 

Ans.  That  is  my  desire. 

Minis.  Wilt  thou  then  obe- 
diently keep  God's  holy  will 
and  commandments,and  walk 
in  the  same  all  the  days  of 
thy  life  ? 

Ans.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

f  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  > 

WE  receive  this  Child  in" 
to  the  Congregation  of 
Christ's  Flock,  *  Here  the 
and  do  *  si?n  him  Minister  shall 
with  the  sign  of  mate  a  Cross 
the  Cross ;  into-  vpnntheChild's 
ken  thathereaf-/°r^^- 
tcr  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  CHILDREN.        IS 5 


confess  the  faith  of  Christ  cru- 
cified, and  manfully  to  fight 
under  his  banner,  against  sin, 
the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and 
to  continue  Christ's  faithful 
soldier  and  servant  unto  hU 
life's  end.     Amen, 
mA  The  same  rule  is   to  be  ob- 
served here,  as-  to  the  Omis- 
sion   of   the    Sign    of    the 
Cross,  as  in  the  lublic  Baji- 
tism  of  Infant h. 

•[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

SEEING  now,  dearly  be- 
loved brethren,  that  this 
Child  is  regenerate,  and  graft- 
ed into  the  body  of  Christ's 
Church ;  let  us  give  thanks 
unto  Almighty  God  for  these 
benefits,  and  with  one  accord 
make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
that  litis  Child  may  lead  the 
rest  of  his  life  according  to 
this  beginning. 
f  Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneel- 

WE  yield  thee  hearty 
thanks,  most  merci- 
ful Father,  that  it  hath  pleas- 
ed thee  to  regenerate  this  In- 
fant with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to 
receive  him  for  thine  own  Child 
by  adoption,  and  to  incorpo- 
rate him  into  thy  holy  Church. 
And  humbly  we  beseech  thee 
to  grant,  that  he,  being  dead 
unto  sin,  and  living  unto  right- 
eousness, and  being  buried 
with  Christ  in  his  death,  may 
crucify  the  old  man,  and  ut- 
terly abolish  the  whole  body  of 
sin ;  and  that  as  he  is  made 
Fartaker  of  the  death  of  thy 
Son,  he  may  also  be  Partaker 
of  his  resurrection  j  so  that 


finally,  with  the  residue  of  thy 
ioly  Church',  he  may  be  an 
Inheritor  of  thine  everlasting 
Kingdom,  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

%   Then  all  standing  ufi,  the 
Minister shall  say  to  the  God- 
f at  hers  and  God/not  hers  this 
exhortation  following : 

f FORASMUCH  as  this 
Child,  hath  promised  by 
you  his  Sureties,  to  renounce 
the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to 
believe  in  God,  and  to  serve 
him ;  ye  must  reraember,that 
it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to 
see  that  this  Infant  be  taught, 
so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to 
learn,  what  a  solemn  vow, 
promise,  and  profession,  he 
hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things 
the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon 
him  to  hear  sermons ;  and 
chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that 
he  may  learn  the  Creed,  the 
Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten 
Commandments,  and  allother 
things  which  a  Christian  ought 
to  know  and  believe  to  his 
soul's  health  ;  and  that  this 
Child  may  be  virtuously 
brought  up  to  lead  a  godly  and 
a  Christian  life:  remembering 
always,  that  Baptism  doth  re- 
present unto  us  our  profession; 
which  is  to  follow  the  example 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to 
be  made  like  unto  him  ;  that 
as  he  died,  and  rose  again  for 
us,  so  should  we,  who  are  bap- 
tized, die  from  sin,  and  risea- 
gain  unto  righteousness;  con- 
tinually mortifying  all  our  evil 
and  corrupt  affections,  and 


1 96     BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS, 


daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue 

and  godliness  of  living. 

■'  Then  shall  fie  add  and  say. 

YE  are  to  take  care  that 
this  Child  be  brought  to 
the  Bishop  to  be  confirmed  by 
him,  so  soon  asAe  can  say  the 
Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and 
the  Ten  Commandments,  and 
is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the 
other  parts  of  the  Church 
Catechism,  set  forth  for  that 
purpose. 

f  But  if  they  ivho  bring  the 
Infant  to  the  Church  do 
make  such  uncertain  an- 
swers to  the  Minister's 
Questions,  as  that  it  cannot 
appear  that  the  Child  teas 
baptized  with  water,  in 
the  Name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  (which  are  es- 


sential parts  of  Baptism,) 
then  let  the  Minister  bap- 
tize it  in  the  form  bfbrt 
appointed  for  Public  Bap- 
tism of  Infants;  sai-?ig, 
that  at  the  dipping  of  tlx 
Cliild  in  the  Font,  he  shall 
use  this  form  of  words  : 

IF  thou  art  not  already  bap- 
tized, A*.  I  baptize  thee  in 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.    Amen. 

%  If  Infant  Baptism,  and  the  re- 
ceiving of  Infants  baptized  in 
private,  are  to  be  at  the  same 
time,  the  Minister  may  make 
the  Questions  to  the  Sponsors 
and  the  succeeding  Prayer  serve 
for  both.  And  again,  after  the 
Immersion,  or  the  pouring  of 
Water,  and  the  receiving  intt 
the  Church,  the  Minister  may 
use  the  remainder  of  the  Ser- 
vice for  both. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF 


BAPTISM 


To  such  as  are  of  Riper  Years,  and  able  to  answer  fur 
themselves. 


•  .  any  tuck  Persons  as  are  of  Riper  Tears  are  to  be  baptized-, 
timely  notice  shall  be  given  t'j  the  Minister  ;  that  so  due  cure  may 
be  taken  for  their  examination,  whether  they  be  sufficiently  instruct- 
ed in  the  principles  of  the  Christian  Religion;  and  that  they  may 
be  exhorted  to  prepare  themselves,  with  prayers  and  fastings,  for 
the  receiving  of  this  Holy  Sacrament. 

«T  And  if  they  shall  be  found  ft,  then  the  Godfathers  and  Godmothers, 
ftke  People  being  assembled  upon  the  Sunday, Holy-Day, or  Praer- 
Day  appointed  J  shall  be  ready  to  present  them  at  the  Pent,  imme- 
diately after  the  Second  Lessor,  either  at  Morning  or  Evening 
Prayer,  as  the  Minister,  in  his  Discretion,  shall  think  ft. 

V  And  standing  th?re,  the  minister  shall  ask,  Whether  any  of  the 
Persons  here  presented  be  baptized  or  no  ?  If  they  shall  answer. 
then  shell  the  Minht  r  say  thus  .- 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OP  RIPER  YEARS.    I9T 


DEARLY  beloved, foras- 
much as  all  men  are 
conceived  unci  born  in  sin  (and 
that  which  is  born  of  the  flesh 
is  flesh)  and  they  who  are  in 
the  flesh  cannot  please  God, 
but  live  in  sin,co  minuting  ma- 
ny actual  transgressions ;  and 
our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  none 
can  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God,  except  he  be  regenerate 
and  born  anew  of  Water  and 
of  the  Holy  Ghost;  I  beseech 
you  to  call  upon  God  the  Fa- 
ther, through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous 
goodness  he  will  grant  to  these 
Persons  that  which  by  nature 
they  cannot  have ;  that  they 
may  be  baptized  with  Water 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  re- 
ceived into  Christ's  holy 
Church,  and  be  made  lively 
members  of  the  same. 

•[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say. 

Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever- 
lasting God,  who  of  thy 
great  mercy,  didst  save  Noah 
and  his  family  in  the  Ark  from 
perishing  by  water  ;  and  also 
didst  safely  lead  the  children 
of  Israel  thy  people  through 
the  Red  Sea,  figuring  thereby 
thy  holy  Baptism  ;  and  by  the 
Baptism  of  thy  well-beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river 
Jordan,  didst  sanctify  the  ele- 
ment of  water,  to  the  mysti- 
cal washing  away  of  sin  ;  we 
beseech  thee,  for  thine  infinite 
mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mer- 
cifully look  upon  these  thy 
Servants ;  wash  them  and 
sanctify  them  with  the  Holy 


Ghost ;  that  they,  being  de- 
livered from  thy  wrath,  may 
be  received  into  the  Ark  of 
Christ's  Church  ;  and  being 
steadfast  in  faith,  joyful 
through  hope,  and  rooted  in 
charity, may  so  pass  the  waves 
ot  this  troublesome  world, 
that  finally  they  may  come  to 
the  land  of  everlasting  life ; 
there  to  reign  with  thee,  world 
without  end,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
t  Or  this.    ' 

ALMIGHTY  and  immor- 
tal God,  the  aid  of  all 
who  need,  the  helper  of  all 
who  flee  to  thee  for  succour, 
the  life  of  those  who  believe, 
and  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for 
these  Persons,  that  they,  com- 
ing to  thy  holy  Baptism,  may 
receive  remission  of 'their  sins, 
by  spiritual  regeneration.  Re- 
ceive them,  O  Lord,  as  thou 
hast  promised  by  thy  well-be- 
loved Son,  saying,  Ask,  and 
ye  shall  receive ;  seek,  and 
ye  shall  find;  knock,  and  it 
shall  be  opened  unto  you:  So 
give  now  unto  us  who  ask  ;  let 
us  who  seek,  find  ;  open  the 
gate  unto  us  who  knock ;  that 
these  Persons  may  enjoy  the 
everlasting  benediction  of  thy 
heavenly  washing,  and  may 
come  to  the  eternal  kingdom 
which  thou  hast  promised  by 
Christ  our  Lord.  '  Amen. 
"IF  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gos- 
pel, written  by  Saint  John,  in 
the  third  chapter,  beginning 
at  the  first  Verse  : 
R  2 


I  ;a    BAPTISM  or  THOSE  of  riper  years. 


THERE  was  a  man  of  the'be  had.  Likewise,  immedi- 
Pharisees,  named  Nico->teiy  before  his  ascension  into 
dermis,  a  luler  of  the  Jews.! heaven,  (us  we  read  in  the 
The  same  came  to  Jer>us  by  last  Chapter  of  Saint  Murk's 
night)  and  said  unto  him,  Rab-;  Gospel)  he  gave  command  to 
hi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a, his  disciples,  saying,  Go  ye 
ercome  from  God  ;  forjinto  all  the  world)  and  preach 
no  man  can  do  these  miracles'the  Gospel  to  every  creature. 
that  thou  docst,  except  God  He  that  believeth,  and  is  bap- 
be  with  him.  Jesus  ans\vereci:tized,  shall  be  saved;  but  he 
and  said  unto  him,  Verilyvthat  believeth  not,  shall  be 
verily,  I  say  unto  t..ee,Except'damned  :  Which  also  show- 
a  man  be  born  again,  he  can-:eth  unto  us  the  great  benefit 
not  see  the  kingdom  of  God. [we  reap  thereby.  Per  which 
Nicodemus  saith  unto  him. 'cause  Saint  Peter  the  Apostle, 
How  can  a  man  be  born  whenlwhen  upon  his  first  preaching 
he  is  old?  can  he  enter  thelof  the  Gospel  many  \?*>re 
second  time  into  his  motherVpricked  at  the  heart,  and  said 
womb)  and  be  born?  Jesuslto  him  and  the  rest  of  the 
answered,   Verily,   verily,   I  Apostles,  Men  and  brethren. 


say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man 
be  born  of  Mater  and  of  the 
Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God.     That 


what  shall  we  do?  replied, 
and  said  unto  them,  Repent 
and  be  baptized  every  one  of 
you,  for  the  remission  of  sins, 


which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  isjand  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of 
flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  bornjthe  Holy  Ghost :  For  the  pro- 
of the  Spirit,  is  Spirit.  Mar-jmise  is  to  you  and  your  chil- 
vel  not  that  I  said  unto  theejdren,  and  to  all  that  are  afar 
Ye  must  be  born  again.  The  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord 


wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth, 
and  thou  nearest  the  sound 
thereof;  but  canst  not  tell 
whence  it  cometh,and  whith- 
er it  goeth :  so  is  every  one 
that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

.  :ch  he  shall  say  this 
Exhorta  'ion  folk  rsing : 

BELOVED,   ye  hear   in 
this  Go-pel  the  express 
words  of  our  Saviour  Christ. 


our  God  shall  call.  And  with 
many  other  words  exhorted  he 
them,saying.  Save  yourselves 
from  this  untoward  genera- 
tion. For,  as  the  same  Apos- 
tle testifieth  in  another  place, 
even  Baptism  doth  alio  now 
save  us  (not  the  putting  away 
of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but 
the  answer  of  a  good  con- 
science towards  God. ^  by  the 
that,  except  a  man  be  born  of'iesurrection  of  Jesus  Christ. 


Water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he 
cannot  enter  into  he  kingdom 
of  God.    Whereby    yc 
perceive  the  e:reatnecev 
ibis  Sacrament,  where  itmay 


Doubt  ye  rot  therefore,  but 
earnestly  believe,  that  he  will 
favourably  recr  i  pre- 

sent 1  uly  repe  ting, 

and  coming  unto  him  by  faith; 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS.    199 


that  he  will  grant  Mew  remis-  promised  in  his  holy  Word, 
sion  of  their  sins,  and  bestow  jto  grant  all  those  things  that 
upon//tfm  the  Holy  Ghost;  that  we  have  prayed  for;  which 


he  will  givei/tern  the  blcssingoi 
eternal  life,  and  make  them 
Partakers  of  his  everlasting 
kingdom. 

Wherefore,  we  being  thus 
persuaded  of  the  good  will  of 
our  heavenly  Father  toward 
these  Peraon*t  declared  by 
his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  let  us 
faithfully  and  devoutly  give 
thanks  to  him,  and  sav, 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever- 
lasting God,  heavenly 
Father,  we  give  thee  humble 
thanks,  for  that  thou  hast 
vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the 
knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and 
faith  in  thee  :  Increase  this 
knowledge,  and  confirm  this 
faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy 
Holy  Spirit  to  these  Persons, 
that  they  may  be  born  again, 
and  be  made  Heirs  of  everlast- 
ing salvation,through  ourLord 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  thee  and  the 
Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever. 
Amen. 
%   Then    the     ^Minister    shall 

sfieak  to  the  Persons  to  be 

baptized  en  this  tvise  : 
TT7ELL-BELOVED,who 
*  *  are  come  hither  desi- 
ring to  receive  holy  Baptism, 
ye  have  heard  how  the  Con- 
gregation hath   prayed,  that; zed  in  this  Faith 


promise,  he  for  his  part,  will 
most  surelykeep  and  perform. 
Wherefore,  after  this  promise 
made  by  Christ,  ye  must  also 
faithfully,    for  your   part,  in 
the  presence  of   these  your 
\Yitnesses,andthis  wholeCon- 
grcgation,promise  and  answer 
to  the  following  questions  : 
%   The  Minister  shall  then  de- 
wand  of  the  Persons  to  be 
baptized   as  follows  :     the 
Questions    being   considered 
as  addressed  to    them  seve- 
rally, and  the    Answers  t9 
be  made  accordingly. 
Question. 

DOST  thou  renounce  the 
devil  and  all  his  works, 
the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of 
the  world,  with  all  covetous 
desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh  ;  so 
that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor 
be  led  by  them  ? 

.his.  I  renounce  them  all  ; 
and,  by  God's  help,  will  en- 
deavour not  to  follow,  nor  be 
led  by  them. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  believe  all 
the  Articles  of  the  Christian 
Faith,  as  contained  in  the 
Apostles'  Creed  ? 

Ans.  I  do. 

Quest.  Wilt  thoubebapti- 


eur  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would 
vouchsafe  to  receive  you  and 
bless  you,  to  release  you  of 


Ans.  That  is  my  desire. 
Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  obe- 
diently  keep  God's  hoiy  will 


your  sins.to  give  you  the  king-  and  commandments;  andwalk 
dom  of  hea'.en.  and  everlast-|in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy 
ing  life.     Ye  have  heard  also'iifc  ? 
thatourLordJesusChristhathj     Ans.  I  will  by  God's  help. 


200    BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


K  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

O  MERCIFUL  God. 
pram  that  the  old  Adam 
in  these  Pet  sons  may  be  so  bu 
ried,  that  the  new  man  may 
be  raised  up  in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affec- 
tion! may  die  In  th-m,  and 
thai  all  things  belonging  to  the 
Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in 
them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have 
power  and  strength  to  have 
victory. and  to  triumph  against 
the  devil,  the  world,  and  the 
flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they,  being  here 
dedicated  to  thee  by  our  Of- 
fice and  Ministry,  may  also 
be  endued  with  heavenly  vir 
tues,  and  everlastingly  re- 
warded, through  thy  mercy, 
O  blessed  Lord  God, who  dost 
live  and  govern  all  things, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
A  Lm iGHTY,everiiving God, 
whose  most  dearly  belov- 
ed Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the 


dren,  through    Jesus  Chris: 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

ten  shall  the  Minister 
take  each  Person  to  be  bap- 
tized  by  the  Right  Hand  ; 
and  placing  him  conveni- 
i  ntly  by  the  Font,  according 
to  his  Discretion,  shall  ask 
the  Godfu'hers  and  Godmo- 
thers the  Aame  ;  and  then 
shall  difi  him  in  the  Water, 
or  pour  water  ujion  him, 
saying, 

NI    baptize  thee  in  the 
.  Name  oftheFalher,aii(l 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 
%  Thai  shall  the  Mnistcr  say^ 

WE  receive  this  Person 
into  the  Congregation 
of  Chris's  Flock,  #  Rtre  the 
and  do  *  sign  him  Minister  shall 
wit)  the  sign  of  make  a  Cross 
the  Cross  ;  in  :o-upon  the  per- 
ken  that  hereaf- *o*?*for€kead. 
lev  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to 
confess  the  laith  of  Christ  cru- 


forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  cifiecl7  and  manfally  to  fight 
shed  out  of  his  most  preciousJunder  his  banher,  against  sin, 
side  both  water  and  blood  : 
and  gave  commandment  to  his 
disciples,  that  they  shouid  go 
teach  all  nations,  and  baptize 
them  in  the  Name  of  the  Fa- 
ther, and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  regard,  we 
beseech  thee,the  supplications 
of  this  Congregation;  sanctify 


the  world,  and  the  de\il  ;  and 
to  continue    Christ's  faithful 
soldier  and  servant  unto   his 
life's  end.     Amen. 
^1    The  sa?ne  Ride,  as   to   the 
Omission  of  the  Sign  of  the 
Cross,  is  to  be  obst  rred  here, 
as  in    the   Baptism  of  In- 
fants. 


this  water  to  the  mystical 
washing  away  of  sin  ;  andP  7/]en  ^e  Minister  shall  say, 
grant  that  the  Persons,  now  O  EEING  now,  dearly  be- 
to  be  baptized  therein,  may!k3  loved  brethren,  that  these 
receive  the  fulness,  of  thy;  Persons  are  regenerate,  and 
grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the  grafted  into  the  body  ofChrist's 
number  of  thy  faithful  chil-;Church  ;  let  us  give  thanks 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS.    201 


unto  Almighty  God  for  these  'the  devil  and  all  his  works, 
benefits,  and  with  one  accordko  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve 

him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that 
it  is  your  part  and  duty  to  put 
them  in  mind,  what  a  solemn 
vow,  promise,  and  profession 
they  have  now  made  before 
this  Congregation,  and  espe- 
cially before  you  ihcir  chosen 
Witnesses.  And  ye  are  also 
to  call  upon  them  to  use  all  di- 
ligence to  be  rightly  instructed 
in  God's  holy  Word  ;  that  so 
they  may  grow  in  grace,  and 
in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ ;  and  live  godly, 
righteously,  and  soberly,  in 
this  present  world. 

*T  And  then  speaking  to  the 
baptized  Pei  sons,  he  shall 
proceed  and  say, 

AND  as  for  you,  who  have 
now  by  Baptism  put  on 
Christ,  it  is  your  part  and 
duty  also,  being  made  the 
Children  of  God  and  of  the 
light,  by  faith  in  Jesus  Christ, 
to  walk  answerably  to  your 
Christian  calling,  and  as  be- 
cometh  the  children  of  light : 
remembering  always,  that 
vants,  and  attain  thy  promises,  Baptism  representeth  unto  us 
through  the  same  Lord  Jesus'our  profession  ;  which  is  to 
Christ  thy  Son  ;  who  livethj  follow  the  example  of  our 
and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  Saviour  Christ,and  to  be  made 
unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,' like  unto  him  ;  that  as  he  died, 
everlastingly.     Amen,  and    rose    again    for  us,    so 

*:  Then,  ail  standing  up,  Me!  should  we,  who  are  baptized, 
Minister  shall  use  this  -Ex-  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again 
hortation  following  ;  speak-  unto  righteousness  ;  continu- 
ing  to  the  Godfathers  a?id  ally  mortifying  all  our  evil  and 
Godmothers first,  corrupt  affections,  and  daily 

IT^Ohasmuch  as  these  Per-; proceeding  in  all  virtue  and 
sons  have  promised  inlgodliness  of  living. 
your   presence,  to   renounce 


make  our  prayers  unto  him, 
that  they  may  lead  the  rest  of 
their  life  according  to  this  be- 
ginning. 

■    Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  all  kneeling* 

OCR  Father,  who  art  in 
Heaven,]  fallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  :  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.     Amen. 

WE  yield  thee  humble 
thankSjO  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, that  thoii  hast  vouchsa- 
fed to  call  us  to  the  knowledge 
of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee : 
Increase  this  knowledge,  and 
confirm  this  faith  in  us  ever- 
more. Give  thy  Holy  Spirit 
to  these  Persons  ;  that  being 
now  born  again,  and  made 
Heirs  of  everlasting  salvation 
through  our  Lord  JesusChrist, 
they  may  continue  thy    Ser- 


202  A  CATECHISM. 

%  It  is  expedient  that  every  Person  thus  baptized  should  be  confirmed 
by  the  Bishop,  so  soon  after  his  Baptism  as  conveniently  may  be  j 
that  so  he  may  be  admitted  to  the  Holy  Communion. 

^  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptizing  of  Adults  in  private 
houses,  in  consideration  of  extreme  sic/:<iess  ;  the  same  is  hereby  al- 
lowed in  that  case.  And  a  convenient  number  of  persons  shall  be 
asienibledin  the  house  where  the  Sacrament  is  to  be  performed.  And 
in  the  exhortation,  Well  beloved,  CrV.  instead  of  these  xcords,  come 


hither  desirincTj  shall  be  .nserted  t/iis  W«M 


:.-> 


eadofth 

■d,  cfesii 


^J  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  Office  of  Infant  Baptism  and  that  of 
Adults  at  the  same  lime,  the  Minister  shall  use  the  exhortation  and 
one  of  the  prayers  next  following  in  the  Office j or  Adults  ;  only  in  the 
exhortation  and pra.er,  after  the  words,  these  Persons,  and  these 
thy  Servants,  adding,  and  these  Infants.  Then  the  Minister-  shall 
proceed  to  the  questions  to  be  demanded  in  the  cases  respectively.  Af- 
ter the  immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  neater,  the  prayer  shall  be  as  in 
this  service  ;  only,  after  the  ^ords,  these  Persons,  shall  be  added, 
and  these  Infants.  After  which  the  remaining  part  of  each  service 
shall  be  used  ;  first  that  for  Adults,  and  lastly,  that  for  Infants. 

^1  If  any  persons,  not  baptized  in  their  Infancy,  shall  be  brought  to  be 
baptized  before  they  come  to  years  of  discretion  tq  answer  for  them- 
eelx-es,  it  may  suffice  to  use  the  Ofice for  Public  Bapti*  m  of  Infants  / 
or,  in  dse  of  extreme  danger,  the  Jjjice  for  Private  Baptism  ;  only 
changing  the  word  Infant,  for  Child,  or  Person,  as  occasion  re- 
quireth. 


A  CATECHISM ; 

THAT  IS  TO  SAY, 

An  Instruction,  to  be  learned  by  e-very  Person  before  fie 
be  brought  to  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishofi. 


w 


Question.  Ivow  three  things  in  my  name  : 

HAT  is  your  name  ?    First,  that  I  should  renounce 
Ans.  A',  or  M.  the  devil  and    all   his  works, 

Quest.  Who  gave  you  this  [the  pomps  and  vanity  of  this 
name  I  jwicked  world,  and  all  the  sin- 

Ans.  My  Sponsors  in  Bap-. ful  lusts  of  the  flesh;  Secondly, 
tism  :  wherein  I  was  made  a 'that  I  should  believe   all   the 


member  of  Christ,  the  child 
of  God,  and  an  inheritor  of  the 
kingdom  of  Heaven. 

Quest.  What  did  yourSpon- 
sors  then  for  you  ? 

Ans.  They  "did  promise  and 


Articles  of  theChristian Faith; 
And  thirdly,  that  I  should 
keep  God*s  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the 
same  all  the  days  of  my  life. 
Quest.  Dost  thou  not  think 


A  CATECHISM. 


Ihat  thou  art  bound  to  believe  J  who  hath  redeemed  me,  and 
and  to  do,  as  tliey  have  pro-  all  mankind. 


miscd  for  thee  ? 

Jns.  Yes  verily  ;  and  by 
God's  help  so  I  will  :  And  I 
heartily  thank  our  heavenly 
Father  that  he  hath  called  me 
to  this  state  of  salvation, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour :  And  I  pray  unto  God 
to  give  me  his  grace,  that  I 
may  continue  in  the  same  unto 
my  life's  end. 

Catcchist.  Rehearse  the  Ai 
ticles  of  thy  belief. 
Answer. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Fa- 
ther Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only 
Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  was  con- 
ceived by  theHolyGhost,Born 
of  the  Virgin  Mary,  Suffered 
underPontius  Pilate,  Was  cru- 
cified, dead,  and  buried  ;  He 
descended  intoHell ;  The  third 
day  he  rose  from  the  dead;  He 
ascended  into  Heaven,  and  sit- 


riiirclly,  in  God  the  Holy 
Ghost,  who  sanctifieth  me, 
and  all  the  people  of  God. 

Quest.  You  said  that  your 
Sponsors  did  promise  for  you, 
that  you  should  keep  God's 
commandments  :  Tell  me 
how  many  there  are. 

Jns.  Ten. 

Quest.  Which  are  they  ? 
Answer. 

THE  same  which  God 
spake  in  the  twentieth 
chapterofExodus,saying,Iam 
the  Lord  thy  God,who  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

I.  Thou  shalt  have  none 
other  gods  but  me. 

II.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to 
thyself  any  graven  image,  nor 
the  likeness  of  any  thh>g  that 
is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the 
earth  beneath,  or  in  the  water 
under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt 
not  bow   down  to  them,  nor 


teth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  worship  them :  for  I  the  Lord 
the  Father  Almighty  ;  Fromjthy  God  am  a  jealous  God, 
thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers 
the  quick  and  the  dead.  upon  the  children,  unto  the 

I  believe  in  the  HolyGhost;  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
The  Holy  Catholic  Church  ;  them  thathate  me;  and  show 
The  Communion  of  Saints;  [mercy  unto  thousands  in  them 
The  forgiveness  of  sins;  The  that  love  me,  and  keep  my 
resurrection  of  the  body.  And, commandments- 
the  life  everlasting.     Amen.  \     III.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the 

Quest.  What  dost  thou  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
chiefly  learn  in  these  Articles  vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not 
of  thy  Belief?  ;hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh 

Ans.  First,  I  learn  to  be-  his  Name  in  vain, 
lieve  in  God  the  Father,  who!     IV.  Remember  that  thou 
hath  made   me,   and  all  the  keep  holy   the  Sabbath-day. 
world.  ;Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son,|do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do ;  but 


204 


A  CATECHISM. 


the  seventh  clay  is  the  Sabbath  my  whole  trust  in  him  ;  to  eall 


of  the  Lord  thy  God :  In  it 
thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of 
work,  thou,  and  thy  son,  and 
thy  daughterly  man-servant, 
and  thy  maid-servant,  thy  cat- 
tle, and  the  stranger  that  is 
within  thy  gates.  For  in  six' 
days  the  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  in  them  is,  and  rested 
the  seventh  day  :  Wherefore 
the  Lord  blessed  the  seventh 
Jar,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery. 

VIII.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear 
false  witness  against  thyncigh- 
bour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife, 
nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid, 
nor  his  ox,  ncr  his  ass,  nor 
any  thing  that  is  his. 

Quest.  What  dost  thou 
chieflv  learn  by  these  com- 
mandments ? 

Ana.  I  learn  two  things  : 
my  duty  towards  God,  and  my 
duty  towards  my  neighbour. 

Quest.  What  is  thy  duty 
towards  God  ? 

An*.  My  duty  towards  God 
is,  to  believe  in  him  ;  to  fear 
him  ;  and  to  love  him  with  all 
my  heart,  with  all  my  mind, 
•with  all  my  soul,  and  with  all 
my  strength ;  to  worship  him ; 
to  give  him  thanks;  to  put] the  Lord's  Prayer 


upon  him  ;  to  honour  his  holy 
Name  and  his  Word  ;  and  to 
serve  him  truly  all  the  days  of 
my  life. 

Quest.  What  is  thy  duty 
towards  thy  neighbour  ? 

Ans.  My  duty  towards  my 
neighbour,  is  to  love  him  as 
myself,  and  to  do  to  all  men 
as  I  would  they  should  do  unto 
me :  To  love,  honour,  and 
succour  my  fatherand  mother: 
To  honour  and  obey  the  Civil 
Authority  :  To  submit  myself 
to  all  my  governors,  teachers, 
spiritual  pastors,  and  masters  : 
To  order  myself  lowly  and  re- 
verently to  all  my  betters  : 
To  hurt  no  body  by  word  or 
deed  :  To  be  true  and  just  in 
all  my  dealings  :  To  bear  no 
malice  nor  hatred  in  my  heart: 
To  keep  my  hands  from  pick- 
ing and  stealing,and  my  tongue 
from  evil  speaking,  lying,  and 
slandering:  To  keep  my  body 
in  temperance,  soberness,  and 
chastity  :  Not  to  covet  nor  de- 
sire other  men's  goods  ;  but  to 
learn  and  labour  truly  to  get 
mine  own  living,  and  to  do 
my  duty  in  that  state  of  life 
unto  which  it  shall  please  God 
to  call  me. 

Ca(ech:*t.  My  good  child, 
know  this,  that  thou  art  not 
able  to  do  these  things  of  thy- 
self, nor  to  walk  in  the  Com- 
mandments of  God,  and  to 
serve  him,  without  his  special 
iGrace,  which  thou  must  learn 
at  all  times  to  call  for  by  dili- 
gent Prayer :  Let  me  hear, 
therefore,  if  thou  canst  say 


A  CATECHISM. 


/ 

502 


Quest.  What  meanest  thou 
by  this  word  Sacrament  ? 

Ans.  I  mean  an  outward 
nd  visible  sign  of  an  inward 
and  spiritual  grace,  given  un- 
to us ;  ordained  by  Christ  him- 
self;  as  a  means  whereby  we 
receive  the  same,  and  apledge 
to  assure  us  thereof. 

Quest.  How  many  parts  are 
therein  a  Sacrament? 

Ans.  Two ;  the  outward  vi- 
sible sign,  and  the  inward  spi- 
ritual grace. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward 
visible  sign,  or  form  in  Bap- 
tism ? 

Ans.  Water;  wherein  the 


Ansvjer. 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in 
Heaven,Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Quest.  What  desirest  thou 
of  God  in  this  Prayer  ? 

Ans.  I  desire  my  Lord  God, 
our  heavenly  Father,  who  is 
the  giver  of  all  goodness,  to 
send  his  grace  unto  me  and  to 
all  people^  that  we  may  wor-lperson    is    baptized,    In  the 
ship  him,  serve  him,  and  obey  \Xame  of  the  Fatherland  of  the 
him,  as  we  ought  to  do  :  And; Sow,  and  of  the  Holy    Ghost* 
I  pray  unto  God,  that  he  will      Quest.  What  is  the  inward 
send  us  all  things  that  arejand  spiritual  grace  ? 
needful  both  lor  our  souls  and  I     Ans.  A  death  unto  sin,  and 
bodies;  and  that  he  will  beja  new  birth  unto  righteous- 
merciful  unto  us,  and  forgiveness:    For  being  by  nature 
us  our  sins;  and  that  it  will  born  in  sin,  and  the  children 
please  him  to  save  and  defend  'of  wrath,  we  are  hereby  made 
us  in  all  dangers  both  of  soullthe  children  of  grace, 
and  body ;    and  that  he  will!     Quest.  What  is  required  oF 
keep  us  from  all  sin  and  wick-  persons  to  be  baptized  ? 
edness,  and  from  our  spiritual'     Ans.  Repentance,  whereby 
enemy,  and  from  everlastingithey  forsake  sin ;  and  Faith, 
death  :  And  this    I  trust  he  whereby  they  steadfastly  be- 
will  do  of  his  mercy  and  good- lieve   the    promises   of  God 
ness,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  made  to  them  in  that  Sacra- 
Christ;  and  therefore  I  say,  ment. 

Amen:  So  be  it.  Quest.  Why  then  are  In- 

Qucstion.  jfonts  baptized,  when  by  jrea- 

HOW  many  Sacraments  son  of  their  tender  age  they 
hath  Christ  ordained  in  cannot  perform  them  ? 
his  Church  ?  Ans.  Because  they  promise 

Am.  Two  only,  as  generally  them  both  by  their  sureties; 
necessary  to  salvation  ;  that  which  promise,  when  they 
is  to  say.  Baptism,  and  thecome  to  age,  themselves  are 
Supper  of  the  Lord.  Ibound  to  perform. 


20G 


.  CATECIIIS\I. 


Quest.  Why  was  the  Sacra- 
ment of  the  Lord's  Sapper 
ordained  ? 

Jim.  For  the  continual  re- 
memhrance  of  the  sacrifice  of 
the  death  of  Chiist,  and  ol 
the  benefits  which  we  receive 
thereby. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward 
part  or  sign  of  the  Lord's 
Supper ?- 

yins.  Bread  and  Wine, 
which  the  Lord  hath  com- 
manded to  be  received. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward 
part,  or  thing  signified  ? 

dns.  The  Body  and  Blood 
of  Christ,  which  are  spiritual- 
ly taken  and  received  by  the 
faithful  in  the  Lord's  Supper. 


Quest.  What  arc  the  bene- 
fits whereof  we  are  partaken 
thereby? 

^>/.s.  The  strengthening  and 
refreshing  of  our  souls  by  the 
Body  and  Blood  of  Christ,  as 
our  bodies  are  by  the  bread 
and  wine. 

Quest.  What  is  required  of 
those  who  come  to  the  Lord's 
Supper  ? 

Ans.  To  examine  them- 
selves, whether  they  repent 
them  truly  of  their  former 
sins,  steadfastly  purposing  to 
lead  a  new  life  ;  have  a  lively 
faith  in  God's  mercy,  through 
Chnst,with  a  thankful  remem- 
brance of  his  death ;  and  be  in 
charity  with  all  men. 


f,  The  Minister  ofeveryParish  shall  diligtn  tly  upon  Sundays  and  Holy- 
days,  or  on  some  other  convenient  occasions,  openly  in  the  Church, 
instruct  or  examine  so  many  Children  of  hit  Parish,  sent  unto  hivi, 
as  he  shall  think  convenient,  in  some  part  of  this  Catechism. 

%  And  all  Father*,  Mothers,    Masters,  and  Mistresses  shall  cause 
their  Children,  Servants,  and  Apprentices, who  ha<ce  not  learned  their 
Catechism,  to  come  to  the  Church,  at  the  time  appointed,  and  obe- 
diently to  hear,  and  to  he  ordered  by  the  Minister,  until  such  time 
as  they  have  learned  all  that  is  here  appointed  for  them  to  learn. 

*[  So  soon  as  Children  are  come  to  a  Competent  age,  and  can  say  the 
Creed,  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  the  Ten  Commandments,  andean  an- 
swer to  the  other  questions  of  this  short  Catediism,  they  shall  be 
brought  to  the  Bishop. 

f  And  whensoever  the  Bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  Children  to  be 
brought  unto  him  for  their  Confrmation,the  Minister  of  every  Pa- 
rish shall  either  bring,  or  send  m  writing,  with  his  hand  subscribed 
thereunto,  the  Names  of  all  such  Persons  within  his  Parish,  as  he 
shall  think  ft  to  be  presented  ts  the  Bishop  ts  be  confirmed.     • 


VUE  ORDER  OF 

CONFIRMATION, 


Laying  on  of  Hands  upon  those  that  are  baptized 
and  come  to  Years  of  Discretion. 

•f  Upon  the  Da, 'appointed, all tiictt'\c\i\n  promise  and  vow  that 


be  then  Confirmed,  being 

placed  and  standing  in  order  be 


ye  made,  or  that  was  made 
in  your  name,  at  your  Bap- 


forc  the  Bishop;  he,  or  some  other    .    J  ...  .  \         c 

ur.  ■,       m+'+J/a    />•„,    '  ,// tismjratiiyinoranclcon  lrnuim 
Minuter  appointed  by  him,shaU  '  J      ^  ■    »    • 

read  this  Preface/Moving  .-        the  same  ;  and  acknowledging 

T~  .         ,  . '      ,     c  yourselves  bour.d   to   believe 

Uon  roaybenunisteredl    hich        (,lcn  undertook)  sor 
to  the  more  edifying  ot  such  S^aaors  llien  undertook 

as  shall  receive  it,  the  Church  £     „ou  ? 
hath  thought  good  to  order,! 
that  none  shall  be  confirmed,!, 
but  such  as  can 
the    Lord's  Pray 
Ten    Commandments ;    and 
can  also  answer  to  such  other 
Questions,  as  in  the  short  Ca- 
techism are  contained:  Which 
order  is  very  convenient  to  be 
observed ;  to  the  end  that  chil- 
dren, being  now  come  to  the 
years  of  discretion,  and  hav- 
ing learned  what  their  Godfa- 
thers andGodmothcrs  promis- 
ed for  them  in  Baptism,  may 
themselves,  with   their  own 
mouth  and  consent,  openly  be- 
fore   the  Church    ratify  and 
confirm  the  same;  and  also 

promise,  that,  by  the  grace]  \  LMIGHTY  and  everli 
of  God,  they  will  evermore 


,     „        ,'Hl  And  every  one  shall  amhchj 

say  tne  Creed,  T  ,                J 

3           ,        '  answer,  I  do. 
-ayer,  and   the 

Bishop. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Nlme 
of  the  Lord  ; 
Ana.  Who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

Biahofi.  Blessedbe  the  Name 
of  the  Lord. 

Ana.      Henceforth     world 
without  end. 

Biahofi.  Lord  heur  our  pray- 
er; 

Ana.  And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Bishc^LLet  us  pray. 


endeavour  themselves  faitlfc 
fully  to  observe  such  things  as  L 
they,  by  their  own  confession 
have  assented  unto. 

•:    Then  shall  the  Biahofi  say, 

DO  you  here,  in  the  pre 
sence  of  God,  and  of  this 
Congregation,  renew  the  so- 


mg  God,  who  hastvouch- 


safed  to  regenerate  these  thy 
servants  by  Water  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  hast  given 
unto  them  forgiveness  of  all 
their  sins  ;  strengthen  them, 
we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  with 
the  HolyGhost,the  comforter; 
and  daily  increase  in  them  thy 
manifold  gifts  of  grace;  the 


SOt        THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION'. 

spirit  of  wisdom  and  under-  Majesty  ;  we  make  our  hum*- 
standing,  the  spirit  of  counsel  ble  supplications  unto  thee  for 
and  ghostly  strength,  the  spi-  these  thyservants,upon  whom, 
rit  of  knowledge  and  true  pod-  after  the  example  of  thy  holy 
liness  ;  and  fill  them,Q  Lord,  Apostles,  we  have  now  laid 
with  the  spiritof  thy  holy  tear,  our  hands  ;  to  certify  thcm,by 
now  and  for  ever.     Amen.       this  sign  of  thy    favour  and 

m   Ti,r„  „ti  „r  *i        •  i     gracious    goodness    towards 

'    then  all  of  them  in   order   ,  T    . b»     t^    i      11      j 

kneelinc  brfo  ■    //     Bid    tliem"  Let  ^  *uthcrly  hand, 

,„  ,.  J,       , .     ,l     ,  ls  iy}">  we  beseech  thee,  ever  be  over 

he  shall  lai/  his  hands  vfwn  tU         T    ..1     tj-  1    c   •  •* 

th»  a   ,a  Z*  them:  LetthyHoly  Spirit  ever 

the  head  of  every  one  s eve- x         ...    ^    J        I    \        ,      , 

ralhi  sua-  i  )C  wlt     l^em  :  ^U(^  so  *eacl 

•'     -    *'  them  in  the  knowledge  and 

f^EFEND,   O    Lord,  this  obedience  of  thy  Word,  that 

thy  Child,  [or  this   thy  in  the   end  they  may  obtain 

Servant]  with  thy   heavenly  everlasting  life,  through  our 

grace  ;  that  he  may  continue  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  who,  with 

thine  for  ever,  and  daily  in-  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liv- 

crease  in  thy  Holy  Spirit  more  eth  and  reigneth  ever  one  God, 

and  more,  until  he  come  unto  world  without  end.     Amen. 

thy  everlasting  kingdom.        J  Q  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and 


*I  Then  shall  the  Bishop  say, 

The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.  And  with  thy  spirit 


everlasting  God,  vouch- 
safe, we  beseech  thee,  to  di- 
rect, sanctify,  and  govern  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the 


%  And  all  kneeling  down  the  ways  cf  tny  laws,  and  in  the 


Bishop  shall  add, 
Let  us  pray 


works  of  thy  commandments; 
that  through  thy  most  mighty 


fVJR  Father,  who  art  in  P™tection,both  here  and  ever, 
U  Heaven, Hallovvedbethy:we,maybePreservedm  ^ 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come,;and  socul\thl,°uSh  °™^T? 
r,^    xv:n  uL  j~Jl  —  «? •-  and    Saviour    Jesus    Christ. 


dm  en. 


Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth, 
as  it  is  in  heaven ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread;  And'*[  And  the  Bishop,  shall  bless 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as;  them,  saying  thus : 

we  forgive  those  who  trespass jr-piHk  blessing  of  God  Al- 
against  us;  And  lead  us  not  J_  mighty, the  Father, the 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 

upon   you,  and   remain   with 
you  for  ever.     Amen. 


lisfrom  evil.     Amen. 
%  And  this  Co?lcct. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everliv 
ing  God,  who  makest  us 
i>oth  to  will  and  to  do  those 
things  which   are   good,  and 
acceptable   unto  thy    Divine 


And  there  shall  none  be  ad' 
milted  to  the  Holy  Commu- 
nion, until  such  time  as  he  be 
confirmed,  or  be  ready  and 
desirous  to  be  confirmed. 


1XHE  FORM  OF 

SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY, 


Tj  The  Laws  respecting  Matrimony,  whether  by  publishing  the  Bans 
in  Churches,  or  by  Licence,  being  different  in  the  several  States  ;  every 
Minister  is  left  to  the  (Unction  rf  those  Laws,  in  every  thing  that 
regards  the  civil  c-jntract  between  the  Parties.  And  when  ihe  Bunt 
are  published,  it  shad  be  in  the  following  form. — I  publish  the  Bans 

of  Marriage  between    M.  of ,and  N.  of .     If  ai.y  of 

you  know  cause  or  just  impediment,  wbj  tlie.se  two  persons  should 
not  be  joined  together  in  holy  Matrimony,  ye  are  to  declare  it. 
[This  is  the  first,  second,  or  third  time  of  asking. ~\ 


U  At  the  Day  and  Time  appointed y  TREQUIREand  charge  you 
for  Solemnization  of  Matri mo-  I  bolh  (as  e  wiIl  answer  at 
n",    the  Persons  to  be  married]^  „    ,         ir  1   i  r-     1 

shall  come  into  the  Body  of  the\hf  dl e,adful  daX  of  judgment, 
Church,  or  shall  be  ready  In  some  when  the  SCCretS  of  all  hearts 
proper  house,  with  their  Friends  shall  be  disclosed)  that  if  ci- 
and  neighbours;  and  there  stand-  jthcr  of  you  know  any  iinpcdi- 
ing  together,  the  Man  on  ^e  ment,  why  ye  may  not  be  law- 
Right  Rand,  and  the  Women  on  j^Uy  joined  together  in  Main- 
the  Left,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

T"VEARLY  beloved,  we  are 


gathered  together  here 
in  the  sight  of  God,  and  in 
the  face  of  this  Company,  to 
join  together  this  Man  and 
this  Woman  in  holy  Matri- 
mony ;  which  is  commended 
of  Saint  Paul  to  be  honourable 
among  all  men ;  and  therefore 
is  not  by  any  to  be  entered 
into  unadvisedly  or  lightly  ; 
but  reverently,  discreetly,  ad- 
visedly, soberly,  and  in  the 
fear  of  God.  Into  this  holyj 
estate,  these  two  persons  pre 


mony,  ye  do  now  confess  it  : 
For  be  ye  well  assured  that 
if  any  persons  are  joined  to- 
gether otherwise  than  as  God's 
word  doth  allow,  their  mar- 
riage is  not  lawful. 

If  The  Minister,  if  he  \hall 
have  reason  to  doubt,  of  the 
la vdfuln ess  of  the  /i ro/i  o * ed 
Marriage,  may  demand  suf- 
ficient surety  for  his  indem- 
nification ;  but  if  no  imfie- 
diment  shall  be  alleged,  or 
sus/iected,  the  Minister  ohall 
say  to  the  Man, 


sent  come  now  to  be  joined.,^-  XX^ILY  thou  have  this 
If  any   man    can   show  just  Woman  to  thywed- 

cause,  why  they  may  not  law-  tied  Wife,  to  live  together 
fully  be  joined  together,  let  alter  God's  ordinance,  in  the 
him  now  speak,  or  else  here-  holy  estate  of  Matrimony  ? 
after  for  ever  hold  his  peace.  Wilt  thou  love  her,  comfort 
*[  And  also  speaknig  unto  the'  her,  honour,  and  keep  her. 
Persons  who  are  to  be  mar-i  in  sickness  and  in  health  ;  and 
ried,  he  shall  say,  !  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee 

S2 


MATRIMONY'. 


both  shall  live  ? 

1   The  Man  shall  answer, 
I  will. 

4   Then  shall  the  Minister  say 
tuito  the  Woman, 

M  "yyiLT  thou  have  this 
Man  to  thy  wedded 
Husband,  to  live  together  af- 
ter God's  ordinance,  in  the 
holy  estate  of  Matrimony  ? 
Wilt  thou  obey  him  and  serve 
him,  love,  honour,  and  keep 
him,  in  sickness  and  in  health ; 
and  forsaking  all  others,  keep 
thee  only  unto  him,  so  long 
as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

<]    The   Woman   shall  answer, 
I  will. 

•;  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Who  giveth  this  Woman 
to  be  married  to  this  Man  ? 

••  Then  shall  they  give  their 
Troth  to  each  other  in  this 
Manner  : 

%  The  Minister  receiving  the 
Woman  at  her  Father's  or 
Friend's  hands,  shall  cause 


only  unto  her,  so  long  as  yfi\%   Then  shall  they  hot 

Hands,  and  the  Woman 
with  her  Fight  Hand  taking 
the  Man  by  his  Fight  Hand, 
shall  likewise  say  after  the 
Minister, 

IM  take  thee  M.  to  my 
wedded  Husband,  to  have 
and  to  hold,  from  this  day  for- 
ward, for  better  for  worse, 
for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sick- 
ness and  in  health,  to  love, 
cherish,  and  to  obey,  till  death 
us  do  part,  according  to  God's 
holy  ordinance  ;  and  thereto 
I  give  thee  my  Troth. 

*$  Then  shall  they  again  loose 
their  Hands  ;  arid  the  Man 
shall  give  unto  the  Woman 
a  Fing.  And  the  Minister 
taking  the  Fing  shall,  deliv- 
er it  unto  the  Man,  to  put 
it  upon  the  fourth  Finger  of 
the  Wo?nan*s  Left  Hand. 
And  the  Man  holding  the 
Fing  there,  and  taught  by 
the  Mi?iister,  shall  say, 

VyiTII  this  Ring  I  thee 

v  v     wed,  and  with  all  my 

worldly  goods  I  thee  endow  ; 


the    Man    with   his   Right  In  the  Name  of  the   Father, 
Hand  to  take  the  Woman  6z/!and    of  the    Son,  and  of  the 


her  Fight  Hand,  and  to  say 
after  him  as  followeth  : 

1M.  take  thee  jY.  to  my 
wedded  Wife,  to  have  and 
to  hold,  from  this  day  forward, 
for  better  for  worse,  for  richer 
for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in' 


Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


Then  the  Man  leaving  the 
Fing  upon  the  fourth  Fin- 
ger of  the  Women**  Left 
Hand,  the  Minister  shall 
say, 


Let 


us  pray. 


health,  to  love  and  to  cherish,  Y~)UR  Father  who  art  in 
till  death  us  do  part,  accord-  Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 

ing  to  God's  holy  ordinance  ;  Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  Thy  Will  be  done  on  Earth, 
Troth.  ias  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.  Amen. 
(J  ETERNAL  God,  Crea- 


%    Then    shall     the     Mi 
s/uak  unto  the  Company  : 


FORAS3 
M   hav 


\SMUCIIas/l/.  and 


gether  in  holy  Wedlock,  and 
have  witnessed  the  same  be- 
tor  and  Preserver  of  all; fore  God  and  this  company 
mankind,  giver  of  all  spiritual  and  thereto  have  given  and 
grace,  the  author  of  everlast-  pledged  their  troth,  each  to 
tog  life;  send  thy  Wessingupon  the  other,  and  have  declared 
these  thy  servants,  this  man  I  the  same  by giving  and  reoeif- 
and  this  woman,  whom  we  ing  a  Ring,  and  by  joining 
bless  in  thy  Name  ;  that  as 
Isaac  and  Rebecca  lived  faith- 
fully together,  so  these  per- 
sons may  surely  perform  and 
keep  the  vow  and  covenant 
betwixt  them  made,  (whereof 
this  Ring  given  and  received 
is  a  token  and  pledge)  and 
may  ever  remain  in  perfect 
love  and  peace  together,  and 
live  according  to  thy  laws, 
through  Jesus  Christ  ourLord . 
.  hi  en. 


hands;  1  pronounce,  that  they 
are  Man  and  Wife  :  In  the 
Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

%  And  the  Minister  shall  add 


*  Then  shall  the  Minister  join 
their  Right  Hands  together, 
and  say, 

Those  whom  God  hath  join- 
ed together,  let  no  man  put 
asunder. 


GOD  the  Father,  God  the 
Son,God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
bless,  preserve,  and  keep  you  : 
The  Lord  mercifully  with  his 

favour  look  upon  you,  and  fill 
you  with  all  spiritual  benedic- 
tion and  grace  ;  that  ye  may 
so  live  together  in  this  life, 
that  in  the  world  to  come  ye 
may  have  life  everlasting. 
Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


p 


When  any  Person  is  sick, 
rcotice  shall  be  given  there- 
of to  the  Minister  of  the 
Parish ;  who,  coming  into 
the  sick  Person's  House, 
shall  -say, 

EACE  be  to  this  House 


%  When  he  cometh  into  the 
sick  Man's  presence,  he  shall 
say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not.  Lord, 
ouriniquities,nor  the  ini- 
quities  of   our    forefathers ; 
.  'Spare   us,  good  Lord,    spare 
and  to  all  that  dwell  in  it.  Ithy  people,  whom  thou  ha*t 


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VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


redeemed  with  thy  most  pre-lmercv  ;  give  him  comfort  and 
cious  blood;  and  be  not  angry  Lure  confidence  in  thee  ;  de- 
with  us  lor  ever. 

Ans.  Spare  us,  good  Lord 

*f   Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  ufion  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
UR  Father,  who    art   in 


O 


Heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  'Will  be  done  on  Earth, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And   lead  us  not 


lend  him  from   the  danger  of 

the  enemy  ;  and  keep  him  in 

perpetual   peace  and   safety, 

throughJesusCh  rist  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

L-JEAR  us,  Almighty  and 
L  *  most  merciful  God  and 
Saviour  :  Extend  thy  accus- 
tomed goodness  to  this  thy 
servant,  who  is  grieved  with 
sickness.  Sanctify, we  beseech 
thee,  this  thy  Fatherly  cor- 
rection to  him  ;  that  the  sense 
of  his  weakness  may  add 
strength  to  his  faith,  and  se- 
riousness to  his  repentance  : 
That  if  it  shall  be  thy  good 


into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  pleasure  to  restore  him  to  his 


us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Min.  O  Lord,  save  thy  ser- 
vant ; 

Ans.  Who  putteth  his  trust 
in  thee. 

Min.  Send  him  help  from 
thy  holy  place 

Ans.  And  evermore  migh- 
tily defend  him. 

Min.  Let  the  enemy  have! 
no  advantage  of  him  ; 

Ans.  Nor  the  wicked   ap- 
proach to  hurt  him. 

Min.  Be  unto  him,  O  Lord, 
a  strong  tower  ; 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  his 
enemy. 
Min.  O 


hear 


our 


Lord, 
prayer  ; 

Ans.   And  let  our  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Minister. 

Q  LORD,  look  down  from 

heaven,  behold,  visit,  and 

relieve  this  thy  servant.  Loo1, 

upon  himyrith  the  eyes  of  thy 


former  health,  he  may  lead 
the  residue  of  his  life  in  thy 
fear,  and  to  thy  glory  :  Or 
else  give  him  grace  so  to 
take  thy  visitation,  that  after 
this  painful  life  ended,  he  may 
dwell  with  thee  in  life  ever- 
lasting, through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  ex- 
hort the  sick  Person  after 
this  Form,  or  other  like  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  know 
this,  that  Almighty  God 
is  the  Lord  of  life  and  death, 
and  of  all  things  to  them  per- 
taining ;  as  youth,  strength, 
health)  age,  weakness,  and 
sickness.  Wherefore,  what- 
soever your  sickness  is,  know 
you  certainly  that  it  is  God's 
visitation.  And  for  what  cause 
soever  this  sickness  is  sent 
unto  you  ;  whether  it  be  to  try 
your  patience  for  the  example 


VISITATION  OF  TliF  SICK. 


ot"  others,  and  that  your  faith 
may  be  found,  in  the  day  of 
the  Lord,  laudable,  glorious, 
and  honourable  to  the  increase 
of  glory  and  endless  felicity  ; 
or  else  it  be  sent  unto  you  to 
correct  and  amend  in  you 
whatsoever  doth  offend  the 
eyes  of  your  heavenly  Father ; 
know  you  certainly,  that  if 
you  truly  repent  you  of  your 
sins,  and  bear  your  sickness 
patiently,  trusting  in  God's 
mercy,  for  his  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ's  sake,  andrenderunto 
him  humble  thanks  for  his 
Fatherly  visitation,submitting 
yourself  wholly  unto  his  will, 
it  shall  turn  to  your  profit, 
and  help  you  forward  in  the 
right  way  that  leadeth  unto 
everlasting  life. 

5  If  the  Person  visited  be 
very  sick,  then  the  Minister 
may  end  his  Exhortation 
in  this  fiace,  or  else  pro- 
ceed : 

TAKE  therefore  in  good 
part  the  chastisement  of 
the  Lord  :   For,  as  Saint  Paul 


ence  :  Shall  we  not  much  ra- 
ther be  in  subjection  unto  the 
Father  of  spirits,  and  live  ? 
For  they  verily  for  a  few  days 
chastened  us  after  their  own 
pleasure ;  but  he  for  our  profit, 
that  we  might  be  partakers  of 
his  holiness.  These  words, 
good  brother,  are  written  in 
holy  Scripture,  for  our  com- 
fort and  instruction  ;  thai  we 
should  patiently,  and  with 
thanksgiving,  bear  our  hea- 
venly Father's  correction, 
whensoever,  by  any  manner 
of  adversity,  it  shall  please 
his  gracious  goodness  to  visit 
us.  And  there  should  be  no 
greater  comfort  to  Christian 
persons,  than  to  be  made  like 
unto  Christ,  by  suffering  pa- 
tiently adversities,  troubles, 
and  sicknesses.  For  he  him- 
self went  not  up  to  joy,  but 
first  he  suffered  pain :  He  en- 
tered not  into  his  glory,  before 
he  was  crucified.  So  truly 
our  way  to  eternal  joy,  is  to 
suffer  here  with  Christ ;  and 
our  door  to  enter  into  eternal 
life,    is   gladly  to    die    with 


saith  in  the  twelfth  chapter  tojChrist ;    that    we   may   rise 


the  Hebrews, Whom  the  Lord 
loveth  he  chasteneth,  and 
scourgeth  every  son  whom  he 
receiveth.  If  ye  endure  chas- 
tening, God  dealeth  with  you 
as  with  sons  :  For  what  son 
is  he  whom  the  Father  chas- 
teneth not  ?  But  if  ye  be  with- 
out chastisement,  whereof  all 
are  partakers,  then  are  ye 
bast.u'ds,  and  not  sons.  Fur- 
thermore, we  have  had  fathers 
of  our  flesh,  which  corrected 
us,  and  we  gave  them  rever- 


agam  from  death,  and  dwell 
with  him  in  everlasting  life. 
Now  therefore,  taking  your 
sickness,  which  is  thus  profit- 
able for  you,  patiently,  I  ex- 
hort you  in  the  Name  of  God, 
to  remember  the  profession 
which  you  made  unto  God  in 
your  Baptism.  And  foras- 
much as  after  this  life  there  is 
an  account  to  be  given  unto  the 
righteous  Judge,  by  whom  all 
must  be  judged,  without  re- 
spect of  persons  ;  I  require 


14 


VISI  TATIOX  OF  THE  SICK 


you  to  examine  yourself,  and  1 
your  estate,  both  toward  God 
and  man  ;  so  that,  accusing 
and  condemning  yourself  for 
your  own  luults,  you  may  fi.id 
mercy  at  our  heavenly  Father's 
hand  for  Christ's  sake,  and 
not  he  accused  and  condemn- 
ed in  that  fearful  judgment. 
Therefore  I  shall  rehearse  to 
you  the  Articles  of  our  Faith  ; 
tint  you  may  know  whether 
you  do  believe  as  a  Christian 
man  should,  or  no. 
1  lire  the  Minister  shall  re- 
hearse the  Article*  of  the 
Faiths  saying  thus: 

DOST  thou  believe  inGod 
the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  \ 
And  in  JesusChris  this  only- 
begotten  Son  aur  Lord  ?  And 
that  i:e  was  conceived  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  bom  of  the  Vir- 
gin Mai  y  ;  that  he  suffered 
under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  cru- 
cified, dead,  and  buried  ;  that 
he  went  down  into  hell. and  also 


di 


;e  again  the  third  day 


Then  shall  the  Minister  t 

t  himtrufa 
(J  h  t  sins,  and  be  in  char i I 
(ill  t  exhorting  him  to 

•  j-tn  the  bottom  < 
heart,  all  persont  that  have  of- 
d  hnn  ;  and  if  he  hat  \  of- 
fer Jed  any  other, to  ask  them f or - 
givcnetij  and  where  he  hath  done 
injury  or  wrong  to  any  man,  that 
he  ".  i  to  the  uttermost 

of  hit  homer.     And  if  he  hath 
not  before  disposed  of  his  goods t 
let  him  then  be  admonis-. 
male  his  Will,  and  to  decL. 
debts t  Vfhat  he  ovoeth,    . 
is  o-  irriyfor  the  - 

dischar^irg  of  his  Conscience* 
and  the  qttietness  of  hi*  Execu- 
t  •  r.  But  men  should  ojten  be 
put  in  remembrance  to  take  order 
fur  the  sett  ling  of  their  temporal 
ettatctyW  xealth- 

■ 

r  begin  his   Pi . 

*I  The  Minuter  shall  not  cmi: 
earnestly  to  move  such  sick  Per- 
sons as  are 
btral  to  the  Poor. 


Let  us  pray. 


that  he  asc<  to  heaven,  *  >  •  the  Minister  shall  say 

and  sitteth  on  the  ri  ht  hand!  :,'e  Collect foUoming. 

of  God  the  Father  Alrnig 

and  from  thence  shall    c 

again  at  the  end  of  th  /r">\MOST  merciful    God, 

to  judge  the  q  the  v./   who.  according  to  the 

dead  ?  litude  of  thy  mercies,  dost 

And  dost  thou  believe  in  the  so  put  away  the  sins  of  those 

Ghost ;  The  hoi]  i  truly  repent?  that  thou 

lie  Church  ;  The  Communion  Ire  me  mberest  them  no  mere  ; 

of  Saints  ;  The  Remission  oflopen  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon 

sins  ;  The  Resurrection  ofthe'this  thy  servant,    who   most 

flesh;  and  everlasting  life  eatly  desireth  pardon  and 

ter  death  ?  iveness.     Renew  in  him^ 

%  The  sick  Person   shall  an-]  most  lovi  ier,  whatso- 

aiprr,  ever  D  decayed  by  the. 

Allthis  I  steadfastlv  believe,  fraud  and  malice  c 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


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*i  Sideling  this  : 

(~\  SAVIOUR  of  the  world, 
^^  who  by  tny  Cross  and 
precious  Blood  hast  redeemed 
us  ;  save  us,  and  help  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

^    Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

I""  HE  Almighty  Lord,  who 
■*■    is  a  most  strong  tower  to 
all  those  who  put  their  trust 
in  him,  to  whom  all  things  in 
heaven,  in  earth,  and  under 
the  earth,  do  bow  and    obey, 
be  now  and  evermore  thy  de- 
fence ;  and  make  thee  know 
and    feel,  that  there  is  none 
other  Name    under   Heaven 
given  to  man,  in  whom,  and 
through  whom,  thou   may  est 
receive  health   and  salvation, 
called  untothee,OLord;  but  only  the  Name  of  our  Lord 
Lord  hear  my  voice.  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  let  thine  ears  consider 
well  the  voice  of   my    com-«[ 
plaint. 


or  by  ///*  own  carnal  will  and 
frailness  ;  preserve  and  con- 
tinue tliis  sick  member  in  the 
unity  ol  the  Church  ,  consider 

h  s  contrition,  accept  his  tears, 
assuage  his  pain  as  shall  seem 
to  thee  most  expedient  for 
him.  And  forasmuch  as  he 
puiteth  his  lull  trust  only  in 
thy  mercy,  impute  not  unto 
him  his  former  sins,  but 
strengthen  him  with  thy  bles- 
sed Spirit;  and  when  thou  art 
pleased  to  take  him  hence, 
take  him  unto  thy  favour. 
through  the  merits  of  thy  most 
dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
1    Then  shall  the  Minister  say 

this  J  sahn  : 
Psalm  130.     De  ProfuncJis 
UT  of  the  deep  have  1 


o 


Here  the  Minister  may  u&e 
any  f:art  of  the  service  of 
this  Book,  which  in  his 
discretion,  he  shall  think 
convenient  to  the  occasion  j 
and  after  that  shall  say, 


If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss  ;  O  Lord,  who  may 
abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercv    with  x 
.  lL       r         .    i  1,       .  N  i  O  God  s  Gracious  mer- 

thee  ;  therefore  shah  thou  be  U  ,       ,'s  • 

feare'd  |     _   cy  and  protection  we  com. 

',  ,    ',  f     .,     T       i  ,'mit  thee  :     1  he    Lord   bless 

I  look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul   ,  ,    ,  „;. 

t  t,         •      r      ,  •  •      u-    thee,  and    keep  thee:     I  he 

doth  wait    for  him  ;    in    his  T  i      i  •    r        .      ,  • 

,  •  .  Lord  m;<ke  his  lace  to  shine 

word  is  my  trust.  .,  ,  .  *«"»= 

MysoulfleethuntotheLord,uP°n   ,tiiee'  "£  hre   ^r™ 

before  the  morning  watch  :  I  !,nto  tbee  :  1  he  Lord  hUx  UP 

say,before  the  morning  watch,hls,  c.w^enance  upon  thee, 

O  Israel,trustin  the  Lord,H  ^lve  theC  P^ce  both  now 

for    with  the  Lord    there  is!anc1  evermore.     Amen. 


mercy  ;  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 


%  Prayers  which  may  be  said 
with  the  for- going  service^ 
or  any  part  thereof,  at  the 
discretion  of  the  Minister. 


VISITA  I'lON  OF  THE  SICK. 


IF  A  Prayer  for  a  sick  Child. 
f\  Almighty  God  and  mer- 
^-^  ciful  Father,  to  whom 
alone  belong  the  issuesof  life 
and  death  ;  look  down  from 
Heaven,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy 
upon  this  Child,  now  lying 
upon  the  bed  of  sickness  : 
Visit  kirn,  O  Lord,  with  thy 
salvation  ;  deliver  him  in  thy 
good  appointed  time  from  his 
bodily  pain,  and  save  his  soul 
for  thy  mercies'  sake  ;  that  if 
it  shall  be  thy  pleasure  to  pro- 
long his  days  here  on  earth, 
he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an 
instrument  of  thy  glory,  by 
serving  thee  faithfully, und  do 


more  continually  with  thy 
grace  and  Holy  Spirit,  in  the 
inner  man :  Give  him  unfeign- 
ed repentance  for  all  the  er- 
rors of  his  life  past,  and  stead- 
fast faith  in  thy  Son  Jesus,  that 
his  sins  may  be  done  away  by 
thy  mercy,  and  Ms  pardon 
sealed  in  Heaven,  before  he 
gohence,andbeno  more  seen. 
\Ve  know,  O  Lord,  that  there 
is  no  word  impossible  with 
thee  ;  and  that,  if  thou  wilt, 
thou  canst  even  yet  raise  him 
up,  and  grant  him  a  longer 
continuance  amongst  us:  Vet, 
forasmuch  as  in  all  appear- 
ance the  time  of  his  dissolution 
draweth  near,  so  fit  and  pre- 
ing  good  in  his  generation:  Orjpare  him,  we  beseech  thee, 
else  receive  him  into  those 'against  the  hour  of  death,  that 
heavenly  habitations,  wherejafter  his  departure  hence  in 
the  souls  of  those  who  sleep  peace,  and  in  thy  favour,  his 
in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  per-,  soul  may  be  received  into  thine 
petual  rest  and  felicity :  Grant'everlastingKingdom;  through 
this,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercies'  the  merits  and  mediation  of 
sake,  in  the  same  thy  Son  our  JesusChrist  thine  only  Son,our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and.  A  Commendatory  Prayer 
the  Holy  Ghost,  everone  God,     /or  a    sick    Ptrson  at    the 


world  without  end 
^!  A  Prayer  for  a 


point  of  Departure. 


f^K  ALMIGHTY God,with 


Amen. 

sick  Per- 
son,  when    there  ajjfiearethyj,  whom 
but  small  hope  of  Recovery, of  just  men  m^Q  perfect  af_ 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  ter  they  are  delivered  from 
and  God  of  all  comfort,  their  earthly  prisons;  we  hum- 
ouronlyhelpin  time  of  need  ;  bly  commend  the  soul  of  this 
We  fly  unto  thee  for  succour  thy  servant,  our  dear  brother, 
in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  into  thy  hands  as  into  the 
here  lying  under  thy  hand  in  hands  of  a  faithful  Creator, 
great  weakness  of  body:  Look  and  most  merciful  Saviour; 
gra  iously  upon /«'»?,  O  Lord;  most  humbly  beseechingthee, 
and  the  more  the  outward  man  that  it  may  be  precious  in  thy 
decay eth,  strengthen  him,  we  sight :  Wash  it,  we  pray  thee, 
beseech    thee,  so  much  the  in  the  blood  of  that  immacu- 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 


17 


late  Lamb,  that  was  slain  to 
take  away  the  sins  of  the 
world  ;  that  whatsoever  de- 
filements it  may  have  contract- 
ed in  the  midst  of  this  misera- 
ble and  naughty  world,through 
the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  or  the 
wiles  of  Satan,  being  purged 
and  done  away,  it  may  be 
presented  pure  and  without 
spot  before  thee.  And  teach 
us  who  survive,  in  this,  and 
other  like  daily  spectacles  of 
mortality,  to  see  how  frail  and 
uncertain  our  own  condition 
and  so  to  numberourdays 


threats  and  promises  ;  that  he 
may  neither  cast  away  Ml 
confidence  in  thee,  nor  place 
it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Give  him  strength  against  all 
his  temptations,  and  heal  all 
his  distempers :  Break  not  the 
bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the 
smoking  flax :  Shut  not  up  thy 
tender  mercies  in  displeasure ; 
but  make  him  10  hear  of  joy 
and  gladness,  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may 
rejoice  :  Deliver  him  from 
fear  of  the  enemy,  and  lift  up 
the  light  of  thy  countenance 


that  we  may  seriously  apply. upon /izm;  and  give  him  peace, 
our  hearts   to  that  holy  andithrough  the  merits  and  media- 
heavenly  wisdom,  whilst  we  tion  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
live  here,  which  may  in   the 
end  bring  us  to  life  everlast- 
ing, through  the  merits  of  Je- 
sus Christ  thine  only  Son  our 
Lord.     Amtn. 


■[  A  Prayer  for  Persons 
troubled  in  Mind  or  in  Con- 
science. 

Q  BLESSED  Lord,  the  Fa- 
ther of  mercies,   and  the 


Amen. 


A  Prayer  which  may  be 
said  by  tlu  Minister,  in  be- 
half of  all  present    at  the 

Visitation. 

Q  GOD,  whose  days  are 
without  end,  and  whose 
mercies  cannot  be  numbered; 
make  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
deeply  sensible  of  the  short- 


God  of  all  comforts,  we  bc-jness  and  uncertaintvof  human 
seech  thee,  look  down  in  pity  life  ;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit 
and  compassion  upon  this  thyjlead  us  through  this' vale  of 
afflicted  servant.  Thou  writestj  misery,  in  holiness  and  righ- 
bitter  things  against  him,  andjteousriess,  all  the  days  of  our 
makest  him  to  possess  Ids  for-| lives  :  That,  when  we  shall 
mer  iniquities  :  Thy  wrath! have  served  thee  in  curgene- 
Heth  hard  upon  him,  and  his'  ration,  we  may  be  gathered  un- 
sold is  full  of  trouble  :  But,  O.to  our  fathers,  having  the  tes- 
merciful  God,  who  hast  writ-  timony  of  a  good  conscience; 
ten  thy  holy  word  for  our:in  the  communion  of  the  Ca- 
learning,  that  we,  through  Jtholic  Church  ;  in  the  confi- 
patience  and  comfort  of  thyjdence  of  a  certain  Faith  ;  in 
hoiy  Scriptures,  might  have;the  comfort  of  a  reason  ble, 
hope  ,  -i\e  him  a  ri^ht  under-]  religious,  and  holy  ho, 
standing  of  himself,  and  of  thv  favour  with  thee  our  Gc 

T 


218         THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 


in  perfect  charily  with  the 
world  :  All  which  we  ask 
throughJesusChrist  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

%  A  Prayer  which  may  be 
said  in  case  of  sudden  sur- 
prise and  immediate  danger. 

Q  MOST  gracious  Father, 
we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy 
in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant, 
here  lying  under  the  sudden 
visitation  of  thine  hand.  If  it 
be  thy  will,  preserve  his  life, 
that  there  may  be  place  for 
repentance  :  But,  if  thou  hast 
otherwise  appointed,  let  thy 
mercy  supply  to  him  the  want 
of  the  usual  opportunity  forthe 
trimming  of ///6  lamp.  Stir  up 
in  him  such  sorrow  for  sin  and 
such  fervent  love  to  thee,  as 
may  in  a  short  time  do  the 
work  of  many  days  :  That 
among  the  praises  which  thy 
Saints  and  holy  Angels  shall 
sing  to  the  honour  of  thy  mercy 
through  eternal  ages,  it  may 
be  to  thy  unspeakable  glory, 
that  thou  hast  redeemed  the 
soul  of  this  thy  servant  from 
eternal  death,  and  made  him 
partaker  of  the  everlasting 
life,  which  is  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


%  A  Thanksgiving  for  the  be- 
ginning of  a  Recovery. 
f~^  REAT  and  mighty  God, 
^J  who  bringest  down  to  the 
I  grave,  and  bringest  up  again  ; 
i  we  bless  thy  wonderful  good- 
ness, for  having  turned  our 
heaviness  into  joy  and  our 
mourning  into  gladness,  by  re- 
storing this  our  brotherto  some 
degree  of  his  former  health. 
Blessed  be  thy  Name,  that 
thou  didst  not  forsake  him  in 
hi*  sickness ;  but  didst  visit 
him  with  comforts  from  above; 
didst  support  him  in  patience 
and  submission  to  thy  will  ; 
and,  at  last,  didst  send  him 
seasonable  relief.  Perfect,  we 
beseech  thee,  this  thy  mercy 
towards  him  ;  and  prosper  the 
means  which  shall  be  made 
use  of  for  his  cure  :  That  be- 
ing restored  to  health  of  body, 
vigour  of  mind,  and  cheerful- 
ness of  spirit,  he  may  be  able 
to  go  to  thine  House,  to  offer 
thee  an  oblation  with  great 
:gladness  ;  and  to  bless  thy  ho- 
ly Name  for  all  thy  goodness 
[towards  him,  through  Jesus 
iChristour  Saviour:  To  whom 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit, 
ibe  all  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 


■[  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  are  subject  to  many  sudden 
perils,  diseases,  end  sicknesses,  and  ev/T  uncertain  what 
time  they  shall  depart  out  of  this  life  ;  therefore,  to  the  in- 
tent thru  may  be  always  in  readiiess  to  die,  whensoever 
it  shall  please  Almighiy  God  to  call  them,  the  Ministers 
vhttll  dilige?itly  from  time   to  time    (but  especially  in  tht 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK.        219 

time  of  pestilence,  or  other  infections  sickness)  exhort  their 
Parishioners  to  the  often  receiving  of  the  Holy  Commu- 
nion of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  when 
it  shatl  be  publicly  administered  in  the  Church  ;  that  so 
doing;  they  may,  in  case  of  sudden  visitation,  have  the 
less  cause  to  be  disquieted  for  luck  of  the  same.  But  if 
the  sick  person  be  not  able  to  come  to  the  Church,  and  ijet 
is  desirous  to  receive  the  Communion  in  his  house  ;  then 
he  must  give  timely  notice  to  the  Minister,  signifying  also 
how  many  there  are  to  communicate  with  him  (which  shall 
be  two  at  the  least  ;)  and  all  things  necessary  being  pre 
fiared,  the  Minister  shall  there  celebrate  the  Holy  Com- 
munion, beginning  with  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel, 
here  following  : 

The  Collect. 


A  Lmight-y  everiivingGod, 
^"^  Maker  of  mankind,  who 
dost  correct  those  whom  thou 
dost  love,  and  chastise  every 
one  whom  thou  dost  receive ; 
we  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy 
upon  this  thy  servant  visited 
with  thine  hand  ;  and  to  grant 
that  he  may  take  his  sickness 
patiently,  and  recover  his  bo- 
dily health,  if  it  be  thy  graci- 
ous will ;  and  that  whensoever 
hi*  soul  shall  depart  from  the 
body,  it  may  be  without  spot 


The  Epistle.     Hcb.  xii.  5. 

MY  son,  despise  not  thou 
the  chastening  of  the 
Lord,  nor  faint  when  thou  art 
rebuked  of  him.  For  whom 
the  Lord  loveth,  he  cbasten- 
eth  ;  and  scourgeth  every  sotv 
whom  he  receiveth. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  v.  24. 

VERILY,  verily,  I  say  un- 
to you,  He  that  hearetli 
my  word,  and  believeth  on 
him  that  sent  me,  hath  ever- 
lasting life,  and  shall  not  come 


presented  unto  thee,  through  into    condemnation  ;   but  is 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen) passed  from  death  unto  life. 

*ff  After  which  the  Minister  shall  proceed  according  to  the  Form  be- 
fore prescribed  for  the  Holy  Com?nunion,  beginning  at  these  words, 
Ye  who  do  truly,  &c. 

1f  At  the  time  of  the  distribution  of  the  Holy  Sacrament,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  first  receive  the  Communion  himsef,  and  after  minister 
unto  those  who  are  appointed  to  communicate  with  the  sick,  and 
last  of  all  to  the  sick  Person. 

H  But  if  a  man,  either  by  reason  of  extremity  of  sickness,  or  for  want 
of  warning  in  due  time  to  the  Minister,  or  for  lack  of  compan-j  to 
receive  with  him,  or  by  any  other  just  impediment,  do  not  receive 
the  Sacrament  of  Christ's  Body  and  Blood,  the  Minister  shall  in- 
struct him,  that  if  he  do  truly  repent  him  of  his  sins,  and  steadfast- 
ly believe  that  Jesus  Christ  hath  suffered  death  upon  the  Cross  for 
him,  and  shed  his  blood  for  his  redemption,  earnestly  remembering 
the  benefits  he  hath  thereby,  and  giving  him  hearty  thanks  there- 


220 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


for,  he  doth  eat  and  drink  the  Body  and  Blood  of  cur  Saviour  Christ 
profitably  tc  h?s  schPs  health,  although  he  do  not  receive  the  Sa- 
crament with  his  mouth. 
"I  When  the  sick  Person  is  visited  and  receheth  the  Holy  Communion 
all  at  one  time,  then  the  Minister,  for  more  expedition,  shall  cut 
off  the  F  rm  of  the  Visitation  at  the  Psalm,  and  go  straight  to 
the  Communion. 

t  times  <f  contagious  sickness  or  disease,  when  none  of  the  Pa- 
rish or  Neighbour*  can  be  goiter,  to  communicate  with  the  sick  in 
th'ir  houses,  for  fear  cf  the  injection  ;  upon  special  request  of  the 
diseased,  the  Minister  alone  may  communicate  with  him. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


^  Here  is  to  be  noted  that  the  Office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  useU 
for  any  unba/itized  Adults,  any  ivho  die  excommunicate,  or 
who  have  laid  violent  hands  upon  themselves. 

1  T  ^fiuister,  meeting  the  Corpse  at  the  entrance  of  the 
Church-yard,  and  going  before  it  either  into  the  Church,  or 
tc  wards  the  Grave,  shall  say,  or  sing, 


I  AM  the  resurrection  and 
the  life,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
he  that  belie  veth  in  me,though 
he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live  :  And  whosoever  liveth 
tind  believeth  in  me,  shall  ne- 
ver die.     St.  John  xi.  25   26. 


%  After  they  are  come  into  the 
Church,  shall  be  said  or 
sung  the  follow  ng  Anthem, 
taken  from  the  39th  and 
90th  Psalms. 

LORD,  let  me  know  my 
end,  and  the  number  of 
I  KNOW  that  my  Redeem-  my  days;  that  I  may  be  cer- 
er  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  lined  how  long  I  have  to  live. 
tand  at  the  latter  day  upon|     Behold,  thou  hast  made  my 
the  earth  :  And  though  after |days  as  it  were  a  span  long  ; 
my  skin,  worms  destroy  this 


body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I 
see  God  ;  whom  I  shall  see  for 
myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  er  vanity 


and  mine  age  even  as  nothing 
in  respect  of  thee  ;  and  verily 
every  man  living  is  altogeth- 


behold,  and  not  another.    Job 
xix.  25,  26,  27. 

WEbroughtnothinginto 
this  world,  and  it  is 
certain  we  can  carry  nothing 
out.  The  Lord  gave,  and  the 
Lord  hath  taken  away ;  bless- 
ed be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
1  Tim.\l7.     Jobi.  21. 


For  man  walketh  in  a  vain 
shadow,  and  disquieteth  him- 
self in  vain ;  he  heapeth  up 
riches,  but  cannot  tell  who 
shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is 
my  hope  ?  Truly  my  hope 
is  even  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine 


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offences  ;  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  rebukes 
dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume 
away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment  :  Every 
man  therefore  is  but  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ; 
and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling-:  Hold  not  thy 
peace  at  my  tears. 

For  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner ;  as  all 
my  fathers  were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I 
may  recover  my  strength ;  be- 
fore I  go  hence,  and  be  no 
more  seen. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our 
refuge,  from  one  generation 
to  another. 

Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
earth  andtheworldwere  made, 
thou  art  God  from  everlasting, 
and  world  without  end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  de- 
struction ;  again  thou  sayest 
Come  again,  ye  children  of 
men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy 
sight  are  but  as  yesterday  ; 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch 
in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest 
them,  they  are  even  as  asleep; 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like 
the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  dried 
up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in 
thy  displeasure;  and  are  afraid 
at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 


Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds 
before  thee ;  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry, 
all  our  days  are  gone  :  We 
bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as 
it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten ;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that 
they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  then  but 
labour  and  sorrow;  so  soon 
passeth  it  away,  and  we  are 
gone. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our 
days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,and  ever  shall  bc,world 
without  end.     Amen. 

H  Then  shall  follow  the  Les- 
80ti)  taken  out  of  the  fif- 
teenth Chapter  of  the  first 
Epistle  of  Saint  Paul  to  the 
Corinthians. 

1  Cor.  xv.  20. 
"IV"  OW  is  Christ  risen  from 
the  dead,and  become  the 
first  fruits  of  them  that  slept. 
For  since  by  man  came  death, 
by  man  came  also  the  resur- 
rection of  the  dead.  For  as 
in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in 
Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. 
But  every  man  in  his  own  or- 
der :  Christ  the  first  fruits  ; 
afterwards  they  that  are 
Christ's,  at  his  coming.  Then 
cometh  the  end,when  he  shall 
T  2 


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BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


have  delivered  up  the  king- that  body  that  shall  be,  but 
ciom  to  God,  even  the  Father  ;  bare  grain  ;  it  may  chance  of 
when  he  shall  have  put  down  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain, 
all  rule,  and  all  authority,  and  But  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it 
power.  For  he  must  reign  till  hath  pleased  him;  and  to  evei  y 
he  hath  put  all  enemies  under  seed  his  own  body.  All  flesh 
his  feet.  The  last  enemy  that  is  not  the  same  flesh;  but  there 
shall  be  destroyed  is  death  ;  is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men, an- 
for  he  hath  put  all  things  un-'other  flesh  of  beasts,  another 
der  his  feet.  But  when  he  of  fishes,  and  another  of  birds, 
saith  all  things  are  put  under.  There  are  also  celestial  bodies, 
him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is!and  bodies  terrestrial :  But  the 
excepted  which  did  put  all  glory  of  the  celestial  is  one, 
things  under  him.  And  when  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial 
all  things  shall  be  subdued  un-isanother.  There  is  one  glory 
to  him,  then  shall  the  Son  also  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory 


himself  be  subject  unto  him 
that  put  all  things  under  him, 
that  God  may  be  all  in  all. 
Else  what  shall  they  do  which 
are  baptized  for  the  dead,  if 
the  dead  rise  not  at  all  ?  Why 
are  they  then  baptized  for  the 
dead ?  And  why  stand   we  in 


of  the  moon,and  another  glory 
of  the  stars :  For  one  star  dit- 
fereth  from  another  star  in 
glory.  So  also  is  the  resur- 
rection of  the  dead.  It  is  sown 
in  corruption  ;  it  is  raised  in 
incorruption  :  It  is  sown  in 
dishonour;  it  is  raised  in  glory: 


jeopardy  every  hour?  Iprotestjlt  is  sown  in  weakness  ;  it  is 
by  your  rejoicing,  which  I  raised  in  power  :  It  is  sown  a 
have  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  natural   body;  it    is  raised  a 


I  die  daily.  If  after  the  man- 
ner of  men  I  have  fought  with 
beasts  at  Ephesus,  what  ad- 
vantageth  it  me,  if  the  dead 
rise  not  ?  let  us  eat  and  drink- 
for  to-morrow  we  die.  Be  not 
deceived  :  Evil  communica- 
tions corrupt  t^ood  manners. 
Awake  to  righteousness,  and 


spiritual  body.  There  is  a 
natural  body,  and  there  is  a 
spiritual  body.  And  so  it  is 
written,  The  first  man  Adam 
was  made  a  Living  soul,  the 
last  Adam  was  made  a  quick- 
ening spirit.  Howbeit  that 
was  not  first  «  hich  is  spiritual; 
but  tfntt  w  hich  is  natural ;  and 
sin  not :  for  some  have  not  the! afterwards  that  which  is  spi- 
knowledge  of  God.  1  sperkjritual.  The  first  man  is  of 
this  to  your  shame.  But  somejthe  earth,  earthy  :  The  second 
man  will  say,  How  are  thejman  is  the  Lord  fromhea*  en. 
dead  raised  up  T  and  with  As  is  the  earthy,  such  are 
what  body  do  they  come  ?|they  that  are  earthy  :  and  as 
Thou  fool,  that  which  thou  is  the  heavenly,  such  are  they 
sowest  is  not  quickened,  ex-jalso  that  are  heavenly.  ,  And 
cept  it  die.  And  that  which  las  we  have  borne  the  image 
thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  of  the  earthy,  we  shall  also 


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beartheimageoftheheavenly'cut  down  like  a  flower;  he 
Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  fleet  has  it  were  a  shadow  and 

flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit  nevei  continue  th  in  one  stay. 
the  kingdom  of  God ;  neither  In  the  midst  of  life  we  are 
doth  coiruption  inherit  cor- in  death  :  Of  whom  may  we 
ruptien.  Behold,  I  show  youseek  for  succour,  but  of  thee, 
a  mystery  :  We  shall  not  alijO  Lord,  who  lor  our  sins  art 
sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  justly  displeased  i 
changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  Yet,0  Lord  God  most  holy, 
twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  thejO  Lord  mo-t  mighty,  ()  holy 
last  trump  :  For  the  trumpet  and  most  merciful  Saviour, 
shall  sound, and  the  dead  shall  jdeliver  us  not  into  the  bitter 


pains  oi  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the 
secrets  of  our  hearts :  Shut 
not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our 
prayers;  but  spare  us,  Lord 
most  holy,  O  God  most  migh- 
ty, O  holy  and  merciful  Sa- 
viour,thou  most  worthy  Judge 
eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at  our 


be  raised  incorruptible,  and 
we  shall  be  changed.  For  this 
corruptible  must  put  on  incor- 
ruption,  and  this  mortal  must 
put  on  immortality.  So  when 
this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mor- 
tal shall  have  put  on  immor- 
tality, then  shall  be  brought 
to  pass  the  saying  that  is  writ-jlast  hour,  for  any  pains  of 
ten,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in  death  to  fall  from  thee. 

O  death,  where  is  ,  The^  ^  ^  ^  ^ 

be  cast  upon  the  Body  by 
some  standing  by,  the  Mi- 
nister shall  say, 

pORASMUCH  as  it  hath 
pleased  Almighty  God,  in 
his  wise  Providence,  to  take 
out  of  this  world  the  soul  of 
our  deceased  Brother,  we 
therefore  commit  his  Body  to 
the  ground;  earth  to  earth, 
ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust : 
looking  forthe  general  Resur- 
rection in  the  last  Day,  and  the 
iife  of  the  world  to  come, 
through  our  Lord  JesusCh  rist; 
at  whose  second  coming  in 
glorious  Majesty  to  judge  the 
World,  the  Earth  and  the  Sea 
shall  give  up  their  Dead  ;  and 


thy  sting?  O  grave,  where  is 
thy  victory  I  The  sting  of 
death  is  sin,  and  the  strength 
of  sin  is  the  law.  But  thanks 
be  to  God, which  giveth  us  the 
victory,  through  our  Lord  Je- 
susChrist.  Therefore,  my  be- 
loved brethren,be  ye  steadfast, 
un moveable,  always  abound- 
ing in  the  wrork  of  the  Lord  ; 
forasmuch  as  ye  know  that 
your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in 
the  Lord. 

•[  When  they  come  to  the  grave, 
while  the  Corpse  is  made 
ready  to  be  laid  into  the 
earth,  shall  be  sung  or  said, 

"[V/T  AN,  that  is  bom  of  a  wo- 
man,  hath   but  a   short 


time  to  live,  and  is  full  of  mi-  the  corruptible  Bodies  of  those 
sery.     He  cometh  up,  and  is  who  sleep  in   him  shall  be 


224 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


changed  and  made  like  unto 
his  own  glorious  Body  ;  ac- 
cording to  the  mighty  work- 
ing whereby  lie  is  able  to  sub- 
due all  things  unto  himself. 

*i!    Then  shall  be  said,  or  sung, 

T  HE ARD  a  voice  from  hea- 
ven, saying  unto  me,  Write, 
from  henceforth  blessed  are 
the  dead  who  die  in  the  Lord  ; 
even  so  saith  the  Spirit ;  for 
they  rest  from  their  labours. 
Rev.  xiv.  13. 

*  Then  the  Minister  shall  say 
the  Lord's  Prayer. 

UR  Father,   who  art 


dcpaited  in  the  true  faith  of 
thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our 
perfect    consummation    and 

bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul, in 
thy  eternal  and  everlasting 
glory,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

()  MERCIFUL  God,  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  is  the  resurrec- 
tion and  the  life;  in  whom  who- 
soever believetb,  shall  live, 
though  he  die;  and  whosoever 
liveth  and  believeth  in  him, 
shall  not  die  eternally  ;  who 
also  hath  taught  us,  by  his 
Holy  Apostle  St.  Paul,  not  to 
Heaven;  Hallowed  be  thy!be  sorry,asmcn  withouthope, 
Name;  Thy  Kingdom  come; ifur  those  who  sleep  «>  him  ; 
Thv  Wiltbedoneoni:arth,aswe  humbl>"  beseech  thee,  O 
it  is  in  Heaven;  Give  us  this  Father»  to  raise  u^  from  the 
day  our  daily  Bread;  And  for-Keath  of  sm  unt0  the  life  of 
give  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  nghteousness  ;  that  when  we 
forgive  those  who  trespass  shaI1. depart  this  life,  we  may 
against  us;  and  lead  us  not'rest  ln  him«  and  ***«  »*  the 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver1  general  resurrection  in  the  last 


O 


us  from  evil.     Amen. 

%  Then  the  Minister  shall  say 


day,  we  may  be  found  accept- 
able in  thy  sight ;  and  receive 


that  blessing  which  thy  well- 
one  or  both  of  thjfUlonving  ht]QX^  ^  ^  ^ 

Prayers,  at  his  discretion.    L^^   tQ  aU   who   love  ^ 

ALMIGHTY"  God,  with; fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye 
whom  do  live  the  spirits^lessed  children  of  my  Father, 
of  those  who  depart  hence  in,  receive  the  kingdom  prepared 
the  Lord ;  and  with  whom  the \  for  you  from  the  beginning  of 
souls  of  the  faithtul,after  they  the  world:  Grant  this,  we 
are  delivered  from  the  burthen  beseech  thee,  O  merciful  Fa- 
of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  fe-'ther,  through  Jesus  Christ 
Hcity  ;  we  give  thee  hearty'our  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
thanks.for  the  good  examplesi^^fw. 

of  all  those  thy  servants,  who>l  ^HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Je- 
having  finished  their  course  in|  A   sus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
faith,  do  now  rest  from  their  God,  and   the  fellowship  of 
labours.  And  we  beseech  thce,!the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us 
that  we,  with  all  those  who  are  Ln  evermore.     A?nen. 


THE 


Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child-Birth^ 

COMMONLY     CAMEB 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 


%  This  Service,  or  the  concluding-  Prayer  alone,  as  it  stands, 
among  the  Occasional  Prayers  and  Thanksgivings,  may 
be  used  at  the  Discretion  of  the  Minister. 

■;  The  Woman,  at  the  usual  Time  after  her  Delivery,  shall 
come  into  the  Church  decently  ajijiarellcd,  and  there  shall 
kneel  down  in  some  convenient  place,  as  hath  been  accus- 
tomed, or  as  the  Ordinary  shall  direct :  And  then  the  Priest 
shall  say  unto  her, 

X70RASMUCH  as  it  hathtvation  ;  and  call  upon  the 
pleased  Almighty  God,  of! Name  of  the  Lord 


his  goodness,  to  give  you  safe 
deliverance,  and  to  preserve 
you  in  the  great  danger  of 
Child-birth  ;  you  shall  there- 
fore give  hearty  thanks  unto 
God,  and  say, 

•[  Then  shall  the  Minister  say 
the  following  Hymn,  taken 
from  the  116/A  Psalm. 

Dilexi,  quoniam. 
T  AM  well  pleased  that  the 

Lord  hath  heard  the  voice 
of  my  prayer  ; 

That  he  hath  inclined  his 
ear  unto  me  :  Therefore  will 
I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I 
live. 

I  found  trouble  and  heavi- 
ness, and  I  called  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  ;  O  Lord,I 
beseech  thee,deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and 
righteous;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

What  reward  shall  I  give 
unto  the  Lord,for  all  the  bene 
fits  that  he  hath  done  unto 
me 


I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in 
the  presence  of  all  his  people; 
in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's 
house,  even  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise  the 
Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is   now,  and   ever  shall   be, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 
*>    Then  shall  the  Minister  say 
the   Lord's    Prayer,    with 
what  follows  :       But    the 
Lord's  Prayer  may  be  omit- 
ted, if  this    be   used   with 
the   Morning    or   Evening 
Prayer. 
/^\UR   Father,  who  art  in 
^^  Heaven;  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name;  thy  Kingdom  come  ; 
Thy  will  be  done  on  Earth, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;   And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  Butdeliser 


I  will  receive  the  cup  of  sal-^us  from  evil.    Amen. 


J26    FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


Min.  O  Lord,  save  this 
woman  thy  servant  ; 

at.  Who  puttcth  her  trust 
in  thee. 

Min.  Be  thou  to  her  a  strong 
tower, 

Ans.  From  the  face  of  her 
enemy. 

Min.  Lord  hearour prayer: 

Ans.  And  let  our  ery  come 
unto  thee. 

Min.  Let  us  prav. 

OALMlGHiYGod,we 
give  thee  humble  thanks, 
for  that  thou  hast   been  ^v^-\Amen. 

?  The  Woman  that  cometh  to  give  her  thanks, must  offer  her  ac- 
customed offerings,  which  shall  be  applied  by  the  Minister 
and  the  Church- Hardens  to  the  relief  of  distressed  Women 
in  Child-bed  :  And  if  there  be  a  Communion,  it  is  conve- 
nient that  she  receive  the  Holy  Communion. 


ciously  pleased  to  preserve, 
through  the  great  pain  and  pe- 
ril ot  Child-birth,  this  woman 
thy  servant, wht)  desires  now  to 
oiler  her  praises  and  thanks- 
givings unto  thee.  Grant,  we 
beseech  thee,  most  merciful 
Father,  that  she,  through  thy 
help,  may  both  faithfully  live, 
and  walk  according  to  thy  will 
in  this  life  present,  and  also 
may  be  partaker  of  everlast- 
ing glory  in  the  life  to  come, 
through JcsusChrist  our  Lord. 


FORMS   OF   PRAYER 

TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


*i  The  Morning  and  Evening  Service  to  be  used  daily  at  Sett, 
shall  be  the  same  which  is  appoint cdin  the  Book  of  Common 
Prayer. 

%  These  two  following  I 'ray o-.s'dangers  of  the  Sea,  and  from. 
may  be  also  used  in  Shijis  q/jthe  violence  of  the  enemy  ;that 
War.  we  may  be  a  safeguard  unto 

Q  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  the  United  States  of  America, 
who  alone  spreadest  out  and  a  security  for  such  as  pass 

the    heavens,  and  rulest  the  on  the  Seas  upon  their  lawful 

raging  of  the  sea  ;    who  hast'occasions;  thatthe  inhabitants 


compassed  the  waters  with 
bounds,  until  day  and  night 
come  to  an  end  ;  be  pleased  to 
receive  into  thy  Almighty  and 
most  gracious  protection,  the 
persons  of  us  thy  servants,and 
theFlectfoTship]in  which  we 
serve.   Preserve  us  from  the 


of  our  land  may  in  peace  and 
quietness  serve  thee  our  God; 
and  that  we  may  return  in 
safety  to  enjoy  the  blessings  of 
the  land,  with  the  fruits  of  our 
labour;  and,  with  a  thankful 
remembrance  of  thy  mercies, 
to  praise  and  glorify  thy  holy 


o 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA.     227 

Name,  through  Jesus  Christ  est  all  things  below;  look  down 

our  Lord.     Amen.  we  beseech  thee, and  hear  us, 

The  Collect.  calling  out  of  the  depth  ot'  mi- 

Dtht^o'p       r»  r      a   '    .11  sery,andoutofthc  iawsofthis 
IREGTusO  Lord,  in  all  .    {;       .  .  .   .       J  ,    t 

,  •  •  ,  ..     _     .  death,  which  is  now  ready  to 

our  domes,  with  thy  most  '  c  f  J   , 

r     D  ,   f  ,.,       swallow  us  up:   Save,  Lord, 

Gracious  favour,  and  further        .  K  .     „,.     ..  .     ' 

°       «<u  .,  !   .    ,       or  else  we  perish.  1  he  living, 

us  with  thy  continual  help;    .     ..  .       \  .,       .       .         f? 
..    .  -      „  J  .      i  the  living  shall  praise  thee.  O 

that  in  all  our  works  begun,         .    .   s        .  »  Jt 

j        ,       ■    ,  -     ,7        send  thy  word  ot  comn. and  to 
continued,  and  ended  in  thee,     ,    .     \  .      ....    ,         , 

it    u    u  i   xt  rebuke  the  raging  Winds,  and 

we  may  glorify  thy  holyName;    .  .       c5    5   .    ,         , 

,  c  •  ,,    ,     :,     7       7     ,  .  •    the  roarme  Sea;  that  we  be- 
and  finally  bv  thv  mercy  obtain  .        ,  ..    &    .  r'         ..     ,. 

,      • 3    {•(■    •..         \  T  ing  delivered  trom  this  dis- 

cverlasting  life;  through  Jesus  ^  &  ,.  .. 

^u  .  .      ^  r       !        v3  tress,  may  live  to  serve  thee, 

Christ  our  Lord.     Amen.  '       *  > 

_  and  to  glorify  thy  name  all  the 

<[  /V«y«*  *>  ^  used  in  Storms  dftys  Oj-our  Hfe      HeftPj  j^ 

a'  ^a#  and  save  us,  for  the  infinite 

MOST  powerful  and  glo-  merits  of  our  blessed  Saviour, 
rious  Lord  God,  at  whose  thy    Son    our    Lord    Jesus 

command  the  winds  blow,  and  Christ.     Amen. 

lift  up  the  waves  of  the  Sea, 

and  who  stillest  the  rage  there-  ^  Th(>  P^yer  to  be  said  before 

of ;  we,  thy  creatures,  but  mi-i     a  Fi8ht  at  Sea>  against  any 

serable  sinners,  do  in  this  ourj     enemy. 

great  distress  cry  unto  thee  for1  ~   MQST  ,fu,  and   lo. 

help  :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  «U  ^  Lo'rd  God  theLord 

perish.  We  confess  when  we  of  ho       thgt  ru,est  ^  com, 

have  been  safe,  and  seen  »«imandeMallthihgs;thoushtest 

things  quiet  about  us,  we  have  b  (he  thrQne  ju     .         .  fc 

forgotten  thee  our  Cod,  and  A     ,  .,    ,    ^     *     °    ° ,     - 

rb     ,       .       .  '      ...  And  therelore  we  make  our 

refused  to  hearken  to  the  still    ri,,„flrnt/WL    rv;  :      at  :     «. 

r,  ji.       address  to  thv  Divine  Majesty* 

voice  ot  thy  word,  and  to  obev  ■    . , •   mm  „'«    ;,     .u  ;t.  y 
.  J    ,  t>   .      '  in  this  our  necessity,  that  thou 

thy  commandments :  But  now;        , ,     .   ,  ,      A.  J 

7  ., ,     .  .   ,\vouldest  take  the  cause  into 

we  see  how  ternbie  thou  art  in  .,•  ,       ,        .•    ,      u 

..    ,  ,       r         i         .    .thine  own  hand,  and  judge  be- 

all  thy  works  ot  wonder;  the'  ,  '  •  &   c  • 

Jr*  j  *    u    r        i    L        tweenusandourenemies.  Stir 
great  God  to  be  tea  red  above  i       .,       .  .    ^  T      ,        , 

all ;  and  therefore  we  adore  "P  ih?  str™^'  °  L?rd'f d 

thy Divine  Majesty,  acknow-f?™  *d  ?    P  S'  K°»     ." 
.  ;,  .       A,         «?    ■*'       .  .       givest  not  alway  the  battle  to 


led^ing  thy  power,  and  ini 
ploring  thy  goodness.  Help, 
J^ord,  and  save  us  for  thy  mer- 
cies' sake,  in  Jesus  Christ, 
thy  Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  Or  this, 
f\  MOST  glorious  and  gra- 
cious   Lord    God,  who 
dwellestin  heaven,  but  behold- 


givest  not  alway 
the  strong,  but  canst  save  by 
many  or  by  few.  O  let  not  our 
sins  now  cry  against  us  for 
vengeance  ;  but  hear  us  thy 
poor  servants  begging  mercy, 
and  imploring  thy  help,  and 
that  thou  wouldest  be  a  defence 
unto  us  against  the  face  of  the 
enemy  ;  Make  it  appear  that 


228      FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  fcE  USED  AT  SAE 
thou  art ourSaviour  and  migh- 


ts 

Jesus 


ty  Deliverer,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

%  Short  .'ravers  for  single 
Persons,  that  cannot  meet  fc 
join  in  Prayer  wi(h  others, 
by  reason  of  the  Fight  or 
Storm. 

%  General  Prayers. 

LORD  be   merciful  to  us 
sinners,  and  save  us  for 
thy  mercies'  sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God 
Who  hast  made  and  rvilest  al 
things:  O  deliver  us  for  thy 
Name's  sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God  to 
be  feared  above  all :  O  save 
us,  that  we  may  praise  thee. 

^i    Special    Prayers     with  re- 
s/iect  to  the  Enemy. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  art  just 
and  powerful :  O  defend 
our  cause  against  the  face  of 
the  enemy. 

O  God,  thou  art  a  strong 
tower  of  defence  to  all  who 
fly  unto  thee  :  O  save  us  from 
the  violence  of  the  enemy. 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  fight  for 
us  ;  that  we  may  glorify  thee. 

O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  un- 
der the  weight  of  our  sins,  or 
the  violence  of  the  enemy. 

O  Lord  arise,  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thy  Name's 
sake. 

%  Short  Prayers  in  respect  of 
a  Storm. 

THOU,  O  Lord,  who  stil- 
lest the  raging  of  the  sea, 
hear,  hear  us,  and  save  us, 
that  we  perish  not. 


OblesscdSaviour,  who  didst 
save  thy  disciples  ready  to  pe- 
rish in  a  storm  ;  hear  us,  and 
save  us,  we  beseech  thee. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
OLcrd,  hear  us. 
O  Christ,  hear  us. 
God  the  Father,  God  the 
Son,  God    the   Holy    Ghost, 
have  mercy  upon  us,  save  us 
now  and  evermore,     Amen. 
(JUR  Father  who    art     in 
Heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;Thy  Kingdom  come; 
Thy   Will  be  (!one  on  Faith, 
as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And   lead  us  not 
into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.     Amen. 
■f    When  there  shall  be  immi- 
nent danger,  as  many  as  can 
be    spared  from    necessary 
service  in  the  ship  shall  be 
called  together, and  make  an 
humble   Co?ifession  of  their 
sins    to     God :     in    which 
every  one  ought  sericusly  to 
refect  upon  those  particular 
sins,  of  which  his  Conscience 
shall  accuse  him  ;  saying  as 
folloiveth  : 

The  Confession. 
^LMIGHTY  God,  Father 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ) 
Maker  of  all  tl  ings,  Judge  of 
all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and 
bewail  our  manifold  sinr.  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from 
time  to  time  most  previously 
have  committed,  by  thought? 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  ^JSED  AT  SEA. 

word,  and  deed,  against  thylship  thcc,  sing  of  thee,  and 
Divine    Majesty,    provoking  praise  thy  Name, 
most  justly  thy  wrath  and  in-      ()  come  hither,  and  behold 
dignation  against  us.     We  do|the  works  of  God  ;  how  won- 
earnestly    repent,     and     arc  derful  he  is  in  hh  doings  to- 
heartily  sorry  for  these  our!  wards  the  children  of  men! 
misdoings  ;  the  remembrance'     He  ruleth  with  his   power 
of  them  is  grievous  unto  us:  Tor  ever;  his  eyes  behold  the 
the  burthen  of  them  is  iuto- ;  people;  and  such  as  will  not 
lerable.  Have  mercy  upon  us, jbelicve,  shall  not  be  able  to 
have  mercy  upon  us,  most  lex  alt  themselves. 
merciful  Father  :  For  thy  Son,     O  praise  our  God,  ye  peo- 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake  pie ;  and  make   the  voice  oi 
forgive  us  all  that  is  past ;  and  his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 
grant,  that  we  may  ever  here-      Who  holdeth  our  souls  in 
after  serve  and  please  thee  in  life  :  andsuffereth  notour  feet 
newness  of  life,  to  the  honour] to  slip. 

and  glory  ofthyName,th rough i  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  pro- 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen*  vedus:  thou  also  hast  tried  us, 
If   Then  shall  the  Minister,  //"i like  as  silver  is  tried. 

there  be  any  in  the  ship,  say  :'     Thou  broughtest  us  into  the 
LMIGHTY  God, our  hea-rsnarc ;  ,aPd  laidest  trouble  UP* 


A] 


venly  Father,  who  of  his 


on  our  loins. 


great  mercy,  hath  promised!,  l  willgointo  thy  house  with 
forgivenessof  sins  to  all  those  b"mt  offerings;  and  wni  pay 
who  with  hearty  repentance  tl\ee  mv  vows  which  I  piomis- 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him;N  ,wlln  mY  ^  fml  *Pake 
have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon  wlth  n;>'  mouth  when  l  *" 
and  deliver  you  from  all  your  in  trouble, 
sins;  confirm  and  strengthen  O  come  hither  and  hearken, 
you  in  all  goodness,  and  bring  a,1yc  that  tear  God  5  an<J  l  wlVi 


you  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

%   Thanksgiving  after  a  Storm. 

Psalm  lxvi.  Jubilate  Deo. 
C\  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye 
lands ;  sing  praises  unto 
the  honour  of  his  Name;  make 
his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  O  how  won- 
derful art  thou  in  thy  works ; 
through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power,  shall  thine  enemies  be 
found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  wor 


tell  you  what  he  hath  done 
for  my  soul. 

I  called  unto  him  with  my 
mouth  ;  and  gave  him  praises 
with  my  tongue. 

If  i  incline  unto  wickedness 
with  mine  heart,  the  Lord  will 
not  hear  me. 

But  God  hath  heard  me ; 
and  considered  the  voice  of 
my  Prayer. 

Praised  be  God  ;  who  hath 
not  cast  out  my  prayer  ;  nor 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
U 


I  ORMS  OF  P%VYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA 

to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy jders  that  hedoethforthechil- 
Ghost ;  Wren  of  men  ! 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,      That  they  would  exalt  him 
now,   and    ever  shall   be,  also  in   the  congregation  of 
the  people  ;  and  praise   him 
in  the  scat  of  the  elders  ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world 
without  end.  Jmen. 

Collects    of    Thanksgiving. 

Q  MOST  blessed  and  glo- 
rious Lord  God,  who  ait 
of  infinite  goodness  and  mer- 
cy ;  we,  thy  poor  creatures, 
whom  thou  hast  made  and 
preserved,holding  our  souls  in 
life,  and  now  rescuing  us  out  of 
the  jaws  of  death,  humbly  prc- 
sentourselvcsagain  before  thv 
Divine  Majesty5  to  offer  a  sa- 
crifice of  praise  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, for  that  thou  heardest  OS 
when  we  called  in  our  trouble, 
and  didst  not  cast  out  our  pray- 
er,-which  we  made  before  thee 
in  our  great  distress ;  even 
when  we  gave  all  for  lost,  our 
Ship.ourGoods,ourLives.then 
didst  thou  mercifully  look 
upon  us  and  wonderfully  com- 
mand a  deliverance  ;  for  which 
we  now,  being  in  safety ^do  give 
all  praise  and  glory  to  thy  hoi) 
Xame,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     .Imcn. 

■J  Or  this. 

C\  MOST  mighty  and  gra- 
cious good  God,  thy  mer- 


and 
world  without  end.     Jimen. 

Psalm  cvii.    Confitemim  Do. 

mi  no. 

f\  Til  A  T  men  would  praise 
^^  the  Lord  for  his  goodness; 
and  declare  the  wonders  that  he 
doethforthe  children  of  men  ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto 
him  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving ;  and  tell  out  his  works 
with  gladness  1 

They  that  go  down  to  the 
sea  in  ships  ;  and  occupy  their 
business  in  great  waters ; 

These  men  see  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders 
in  the  deep. 

Tor  at  his  word,  the  stormy 
windariseth  ;  which  lifteth  up 
the  waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the 
heaven,  and  down  again  to  the 
deep  ;  their  soul  melteth  away 
because  of  the  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and 
stagger  like  a  drunken  man  ; 
and  are  at  their  wits'  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the 
Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  de- 
livereth  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

For  he  makclh  the  storm 
to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

Then  arc  they  glad  because 
they  are  at  rest ;  and  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  the  haven 
where  they  would  be. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  cy  is  over  all  thy  works,  but 
praise  the  Lord  for  his  good-] in  special  manner  hath  been 
ness;   and  declare  the  won- extended  towards  us,  whom 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  At  SEA.  23  I 


ihou  hast  so  powerfully  and 
wonderfully  defended.  Thou 
hast  showed  us  terrible  things, 

and  wonders  in  the  deep,  that 
we  might  see  how  powerful 
and  gracious  a  God  thou  art ; 
how  able  and  ready  to  help 
them  that  trust  in  thee.  Thou 
hast  showed  us  how  both 
Winds  and  Seas  obey  thy  com- 
mand :  that  we  may  learn  even 
from  them  hereafter  to  obey 
thy  voice,  and  to  do  thy  will. 
Wc  therefore  bless  and  glori- 
fy thy  Name,  for  this  thy  mer- 
cy, in  saving  us  when  we  were 
ready  to  perish.  And  we  be- 
seech thee,  make  us  as  truly 
sensible  now  of  thy  mercy,  as 
we  were  then  of  the  danger ; 
and  give  us  hearts  always  rea- 
dy to  express  our  thankfulness 
not  only  by  words,  but  also  by 
our  lives,  in  being  more  obe- 
dient to  thy  holy  command- 
ments. Continue,  we  beseech 
thee,  this  thy  goodness  to  us ; 
that  we,  whom  thou  hast  sav- 
ed, may  serve  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  the  days 
of  our  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  and  Saviour 
Amen. 

'    Ari    Hymn   of   Praise  and 
Thanksgiving  after  a  dan- 
gerous Temjicst. 
C\  COME.letusgive thanks 
unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
gracious  ;  and  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,and  great- 
ly to  be  praised  :  Let  the  re- 
deemed of  the  Lord  say  so, 
whom  he  hath  delivered  from 
the  merciless  rage  of  the  sea. 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  and 


full  of  compassion  ;  slow   to 
anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

lie  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
according  to  our  sins ;  neither 
rewarded  us  according  to  our 
iniquities. 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high 
above  the  earth  ;  so  great  hath 
been  his  mercy  towards  us. 

We  found  trouble  and  hea- 
viness ;  we  were  even  at 
death's  door. 

The  waters  of  the  sea  had 
well  nigh  covered  us;  the 
proud  waters  had  well  nigh 
gone  over  our  soul. 

The  sea  reared  ;  and  the 
stormy  wind  lifted  up  the 
waves  thereof. 

We  were  carried  up  as  it 
were  to  heaven,and  then  down 
again  into  the  deep  ;  our  soul 
melted  within  us,  because  of 
trouble. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thec,0 
Lord  ;  and  thou  didst  deliver 
us  out  of  our  distress. 

Blessed  be  thy  Name,  who 
didst  not  despise  the  prayer  of 
thy  servants ;  but  didst  hear 
our  cry,  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy 
commandments ;  and  the 
windy  storm  ceased,  and  was 
turned  into  a  calm. 

O  let  us  therefore  praise  the 
Lord  for  his  goodness ;  and 
declare  the  wonders  that  he 
hath  done,  and  still  doeth,  for 
the  children  of  men  ! 

Praised  be  the  Lord  daily  ; 
even  the  Lord  that  helpeth  us, 
and  poureth  his  benefits  upon 
us. 

He  is  our  God, even  theGod 
of  whom   cometh    salvation  : 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 


God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom 
we  have  escaped  death. 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  us 
glad  through  the  operation  oi 
thy  hands;  and  we  will  tri- 
umph in  thy  praise. 

JBlessed  be  the  Lord  God  ; 
even  the  Lord  God,  who  only 
doth  wondrous  things ; 

And  blessed  be  the  Name 
of  his  Majesty  for  ever;  and 
let  every  one  of  us  say,  Amen, 
Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.     J  men. 

f  A  Psalm  or  Hymn  of  Praise 
a?id  Thanksgiving  after  Vic- 
tory. 


IF  the  Lord  had  not  been  on 
our  side,  now  may  we  say  ; 
ff  the  Lord  himself  had  not 
been  on  cur  side,  when  men! 
rose  up  against  us ; 

They  had  swallowed  us  up 
quid:, '  when  they  were  so 
wrathfully  displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drown- 
ed us,  and  the  stream  had  gone 
over  our  soul ;  the  deep  wa- 
ters of  the  proud  had  gone 
over  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord 
who  hath  not  given  us  over  as 
a  prey  unto  them. 

The  Lord  hath  wrought  a 
mighty  salvation  for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  cur  own 
Asword,  neither  was  it  our  own 
'arm  that  saved  us;  but  thy 
rjo-ht   hand,  and   thine    arm 


nance,  because  thou  hadst  a 
favour  unto  us. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for 
us ;  the  Lord  hath  covered 
our  heads,  and  made  us  to 
stand  in  the  day  of  battle. 

The  Lord  hath  appeared  for 
us  ;  the  Lord  hath  overthrown 
our  enemies,  and  dashed  in 
pieces  those  that  rose  up 
against  us. 

Therefore  not  unto  us,  O 
Lord,  not  unto  us ;  but  unto 
thy  Name  be  given  the  glory. 
The  Lord  hath  done  great 
things  for  us ;  the  Lord  hath 
done  great  things  for  us,  for 
which  we  rejoice. 

Our  help  standeth  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Blessed  be  the  Name  of 
the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and 
to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning, 
>    now,  and  ever  shall   be, 
world  without  end.     Amen* 

%  After   this    Hymn    may   be 
said  the  Te  Deum. 
%  Then  this  Collect. 
ALMIGHTY  God,  the 


\_J  Sovereign  Commander 
of  all  the  world,  in  whose  hand 
is  power  and  might,  which 
none  is  able  to  withstand  ;  we 
bless  and  magnify  thy  great 
and  glorious  Name  for  this 
happy  victory,  the  whole  glory 
whereof  we  do  ascribe  to  thee, 
who  art  the  only  giver  of  vic- 
tory.    And  we  beseech  thee, 


and  the  light  of  thy  ccunte-'sive  us  grace  to  improve  this 


fATlONOF  PRISONERS, 


greet  mercy  to  thy  glory,  the 
advancement  of  thy  Gospel^ 

the  honour  of  out"  Country, 
and,  as  much  as  in  us  lieth,  to 
the  good  of  all  mankind.  And 
we  beseech  thee,  give  us  such 
a  sense  of  this  great  mercy,  as 
may  engage  us  to  a  true  thank 
fulness,  such  as  may  appear  in 


Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom, 
with  thee,  and  the  Holy  Spirit, 
asforallthy  mercies,  so  in  par- 
ticular for  this  victory  and  deli- 
verance, be  all  glory  and  ho- 
nour,\vorld  without  end.  Amen. 
2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Chiist,and  the  love 
our  lives,  by  an  humble,  holy,!  of  God,  and  the  fellow- hip  of 
and  obedient  walking  before,  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all 
thee  ill  our  day  s,th  rough  Jesusi  evermore.    Amen. 

T  At  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  at  Sea,  the  Office  in  the  Common 
Prayer  Book  may  be  used;  only  instead  of  these  words, 
We  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground,  earth  to 
earth,  ifc.  say,  We  therefore  commit  his  Body  to  the  deep, 
to  be  turned  into  corruption,  looking  for  the  Resurrection 
of  the  Body  when  the  Sea  shall  give  up  her  dead,  and  the 
life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
who  at  his  coming  shall  change  our  vile  Body,  that  it  may 
be  like  his  glorious  Body,  according  to  the  mighty  work- 
ing whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue  all  things  to  himself. 


A  FORM  OF  PRAYER    FOR 

THE  VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

*l  J  Then  Morning  or  Evening  Prayer  shall  be  read  in  any 
Prison,  instead  of  she  Psalm,  O  come  let  us  sing,  c5V. 
shall  be  read  the  130th  Psalm;  and  the  Minister  s/ia 
sert,  afier  the  Collect  for  the  Day,  the  Collect  in  the  J 
ing  Service,  O  God  who  sparest,  ifc.  and  at  such  times  at, 
the  Litany  is  not  read,  he  shall  add  the  Prayer,  O  God? 
merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not,  Sec. 

••  And  when  A'btice  is  given  to  the  Minister,  that  a  Prisoner 
is  confined  for  some  great  or  capital  crime,  lie  shall  visit 
him  ;  and  when  he  cometh  into  the  jdace  where  the  Prisc?ier 
is,  he  shall  say,  kneeling  down, 

REMEMBER  not,  Lord,; thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy 
our  iniquities,  nor  thejmost  precious  blood,  and  be 


iniquities  of  our  forefathers  ; 
neither  take  thou  vengeance 
of  our  sins :  Spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom 


not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 
A?is.  Spare  us,  good  Lord, 

Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercvuponus 
[ 


rATioN  or  PRISON 


Christ,  have  mercy  her  cast  away  their  confick 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us.  in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where 
UR  Father,  who  art  inibut  in  thee.     Relieve  the  dis- 
Heavcn,  tressed*  protect  the  innocent, 

Mi.-i.  O    Lord,    show    thy  (and  awaken  the  guilty  :  And 


o 


mercy  upon  us ; 

Am.  And  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Min.  Turn  thy  face  from 
our  sins; 


■  n  uch  as  thou  alone  bring- 
est  light  out  of  darkness,  and 
good  out  of  evil,  grant  that 
the  pains  and  punishments 
which  these  thy  servants  en- 


Ans.  And  blot  out  all  our'clure,  through  their  bodily  con- 
iniquities,  finement,  may  tend  to  setting 
Mm.  Send  us   help   from  free  theirsouls  from  the  chains 


thy  holy  place ; 

.Ins.  For  thine  indignation 
lieth  hard  upon  us. 

Mm.  O  Lord,  hear  our 
prayer ; 

Ans.  And  let  the  sighing 
of  the  Prisoners  come  before 
thee. 

The  Collect. 

GRAXT,we  beseech  thee, 
Almighty  God,  that  we, 
who  for  our  evil  deeds  do 
worthily  deserve  to  be  punish- 
ed, by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace 
may  mercifully  be  relieved  ; 
through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

OGod,  who  sparest  when 
we  deserve  punishmentJ whose  never-iamng  provi- 
and  in  thy  wrath  rememberest  dence  governeth  all  things 
mercy;  we  humbly  beseech  both  in  heaven  and  earth,  hath 
thee,  of  thy  goodness,  to  com-'  so  wisely  and  mercifully  or- 
fort  and  succour  all  those  who.dered  the  course  of  this  world, 
are  under  reproach  and  misery  jthat  his  judgments  are  often 
In  the  house  of  bondage ;  cor-jsent  as  fatherly  corrections  to 
rect  them  not  in  thine  anger,  us:  and  if  with  due  submission 
neither  chasten  them  in  thy  andresignauonto  his  holy  will 
sore  displeasure  Give  them 'we  receive  the  same  they  will 
arip-ht  understanding  of  them-!  work  together  for  our  good, 
selves,  and  of  thy  threats  and  It  is  your  part  and  duty, 
promises}  that  they  may  nei-  therefore,  to  humble  yourself 


of  sin  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

r  Here  the  Minister,  c%  he 
shall  see  convenient,  may 
read  the  Prayer  for  All 
conditions  of  Men,  the  Col- 
lect  for  Ash-Wednesday, 
and  the  Collect  beginnhig, 
Almighty  God,  the  fountain 
of  all  wisdom,  'c?c.  or  any 
other  Prayer,  of  the  -Litur- 
gy, which  he  shall  judge 
proper. 

r  Then  shall  the  Minuter  ex- 
hort the  Prisoner  or  Pri- 
soners after  this  Form^  or 
other  like  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  know 
thisjthatAlmightyGod, 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS.  23* 


under  the  mighty\hand  of  God, 
to  acknowledge  ihe  righteous- 
ness of  his  judgments,  and  to 
endeavour,  that,  by  his  grace, 
this  present  visitation  may 
lead  you  to  a  sincere  and 
hearty  repentance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto 
is,  to  examine  your  life  and 
conversation  by  the  rule  of 
God's  commandments  ;  and 
whereinsoever  you  shall  per 


white  as  snow  ;  though  your 
wickedness  have  gone  over 
your  head,  yet  shall  they  not 
be  your  destruction. 

We  exhort  you  therefore  in 
the  name  of  God,  and  of  his 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Sa- 
viour, and  as  you  tender  your 
own  salvation,  to  take  good 
heed  of  these  things  in  time, 
while  the  day  of  salvation 
lasteth  ;  for  the  night  cometh, 


ceivc  yourself  to  have  offend-  when  no  man  can  work.  While 
cd,  cither  by  will,  word,  ov\you  have  the  light,  bejieve  in 
deed,  there  to  bewail  your|the  light,  and  walk  as  children 
own  sinfulness,  and  to  confessjof  the  light,  that  you  be  not 
yourself  to  Almighty  God,  cast  into  outer  darkness;  that 
with  full  purpose  of  amend-.you  may  not  knock,  when  the 
ment  of  life.  And  if  you  shall', door  shall  be  shut ;  and  cry  for 
perceive  your  offences  to  bejmercy,  when  it  is  the  time  of 
such  as  are  not  only  againstjjustice.  Now  you  are  the  ob- 
God,  but  also  against  your  ject  of  God's  mercy,  if  by  rc- 
ncighbours  ;  then  to  reconcile  pentance  and  true  faith  you 
yourself to  them,  being  ready  ,turn  unto  him  :  butif  you  neg- 
to  make  restitution  and  satis-llect  these  things,  you  will  be 
faction,  according  to  the  utter-|the  object  of  his  justice  and 
most  of  your  power,  for  alljvengeance :  Now  you  may 
injuries  and  wrongs  done  byjclaim  the  merits  of  Christ;  but 
you  to  any  other  :  and  being  if  you  die  in  your  sins,  his  suf- 
like  wise  ready  to  forgiveothers.fe  rings  will  tend  to  yourgreal- 
who  have  offended  you,  asyouer  condemnation.  O  beloved, 
would  have  forgivenessof  your  consider  in  this  your  day,  how 
offences  at  God's  hand.  And  fearful  a  thing  it  will  be  to  fall 
to  this  true  repentance  and  into  the  hands  of  the  living 
change  of  mind  you  must  add  a;God,when  you  can  neitherfly 
lively  and  steadfast  faith,  and  to  his  mercy  to  protect  you,  nor 
dependence  upon  the  merits  of,  to  the  merits  of  Christ  to  co- 
the  death  of  Christ,  with  an  en-  ver  you  in  that  terrible  day. 
tire  resignation  of  yourself  to'  „.  ,£»*....  ,  „ 
the  will  of  God.  Except  you1  Here  the,  Mim8ter  shal1  '?.' 
repent,  and  believe,  we  cani  a™neu  hirt]  ^ncemzng  his 
give  vc«no  hope  of  salvation  :  F"th>  ™d  "*"T£ the  f' 
But  if  you  do  sincerely  repent  \l c l'S0Ahe  CW,  Dost  thou 
and  believe,  God  hath  declar-  believe  m  God,  ^c.  And 
~a  fUArtl»i,  „^„«e;«o  k~  „~a  „o  the  Priso7ier  shall  answer, 
ed,  though  your  sins  be  red  as 

scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 


236 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


■  'Then  shall  the  Minister  ex- 
amine whether  he  reficnt 
him  truly  of  his  «"«*,  and  be 
in  charity  with  all  the  world, 
and  further  admonish  him 
particularly  concerning  the 
crimes  wherewith  he  is 
charged ;  and  exhort  him, 
if  he  have  any  scruples,  that 
he  would  declare  the  iame, 
and  prepare  himself  for  the 
Holy  Communion,  against 
the  time  that  it  may  be  pro- 
per to  administer  it  to  hint. 

*:    Then,  all  kneeling,  the    Mi- 
7iister  shall  say  as  follows, 
from  the  5  \st  Psalm  ; 


bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins; 
and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  () 
God  ;  and  renew  a  right  spii  i* 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thv 
presence;  and  take  not  thv 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of 
thy  help  again  ;  and  stablish 
me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways 
unlo  the  wicked;  and  sinners 
bhall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  biood  guil- 
tiness, O  God,  thou  that  art 
T-JAVE  mercy  upon  me,  Ojthe  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my 


tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righte- 
ousness. 

Thou  shaltopen  my  lips,  O 
Lord ;  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

Tor  thou  desirest  no  sacri- 
fice, else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
but  thou  delightest  not  in 
burnt  offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a 
troubled  Spirit ;  a  broken  and 


God,after  thy  great  good 
ness  ;  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  thy  mercies,  do  away 
mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
my  wickedness  ;  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults; 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 
Against  thee  only   have  I 
sinned,   and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight  ;  that  thou  mightest; contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and|thou  not  despise, 
clear  when  thou  art  judged.  n   Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Behold,   I  was  shapen    in  Let  us  pray, 

■wickedness  ;  and  in  sin  hath!/^\  LORD,  we  beseech  thee, 
my  mother  conceived  me.  y~*  mercifully  hearourpray- 
Butlo,  thou  requirest  truth 'ers,  and  spare  all  those  who 
in  the  inward  parts  ;  andshaltconfess  their  sins  unto  thee  ; 
make  me  to  understand  wis-  that  they,  whose  consciences 

by  sin  areaccused,by  thy  mer- 
ciful pardon  may  be  absolv- 
ed, through  Christ  our  Lord. 
J  men. 

GOD,  whose   mercy  is 


dom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness  ;  that  the 


O 


everlasting,  and  power  in- 
finite ;  look  down  with  pity  and 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


2Z7 


compassion  upon  the  suffer- 
ings of  this  thy  servant ;  and 
whetherthouvisitestfortrialof 
his  patience,  orpunishment  of 
his  offences,  enable  him  by  thy 
grace  cheerfully  to  sufemitAmi- 
stlf  to  thy  holy  will  and  plea- 
sure.    Go  not  far  from  those, 

0  Lord,  whom  thou  hast  laid 
in  a  place  of  darkness,  and  in 
the  deep  ;  and  forasmuch  as 
thou  hast  not  cut  him  off  sud- 
denly, but  chastenest  him  as  a 
Father;  grant  that  he  duly 
considering  thygreat  mercies, 
may  be  unleignedly  thankful, 
and  turn  unto  thee  with  true 
repentance  and  sincerity  of 
heart,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Tf  Prayers  for  Persons  under 
Sentence  of  Death. 

1  When  a  Criminal  is  under 
Sentence  of  Death,  the  Mi~ 
blister  shall  proceed,  imme- 
diately after  the  Collect,  O 
God  who  sparest,  &c.  to  ex- 
hort him  after  this  Form,  or 
other  like  : 

DEARLY  beloved,  it  hath 
pleased  Almighty  God, 
in  his  justice,  to  bring  you  un- 
der the  sentence  and  condem- 
nation of  the  law  :  You  are 
shortly  to  suffer  death  in  such 
a  manner,  that  others,  warned 
by  your  example,  may  be  the 
more  afraid  to  offend  ;  and  we 
pray  God,  that  you  may  make 
such  use  of  your  punishments 
in  this  world,  th.u  your  soul 
may  be  saved  in  the  world  to 
come. 

Wherefore  we  come  to  you 
in  the  bowels  of  compassion ; 


and,  being  desirous  that  you 
should  avoid  presumption  on 
the  one  hand,  and  despair  on 
the  other,  shall  plainly  lay  be- 
fore you  the  wretchedness  oi 
your  condition,  and  declare 
how  far  you  ought  to  depend 
on  the  mercies  of  God,  and  the 
merits  of  our  Saviour.  Con- 
sider then  seriously  with  your- 
self,in  all  appearance  the  time 
of  your  dissolution  draweth 
near  ;  your  sins  have  laid  fast 
hold  upon  you  :  you  are  soon 
to  be  removed  from  among 
men  by  a  violent  death  ;  and 
you  shall  fade  away  suddenly 
like  the  grass,  which  in  the 
morning  is  green  and  groweth 
up,  but  in  the  evening  is  cut 
down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 
After  you  have  thus  finished 
the  course  of  a  sinful  and  mi- 
serable life  you  shall  appear 
before  the  Judge  of  all  flesh  ; 
who,  as  he  pronounces  bles- 
sings on  the  righteous,  shall 
likewise  say,  with  a  terrible 
voice  of  most  just  judgment, 
to  the  wicked, Go,  ye  accursed, 
into  the  fire  everlasting,  pre- 
pared for  the  devil  and  his  an- 
gels. 

Your  sins  have  brought  you 
too  near  this  dreadful  sen- 
tence :  It  is  therefore  your  part 
and  duty,  my  brother,  humbly 
to  confess  and  bewail  your 
great  and  manifold  offences, 
and  to  repent  you  truly  of  your 
sins,  as  you  tender  the  eternal 
salvation  of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a  vain 
and  presumptuous  expectation 
ofGod's  favour,  nor  say  within 
yourself.  Peace,  Peace,  where 


J38 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


there  is  no  peace  ;  for  there 
is  no  peace,  says  my  God, 
to  the  wicked.  God  is  not 
mocked  ;  he  is  of  purer  eyes 
than  to  behold  iniquity  ;  and 
without  holiness  no  man  shall 
see  tie  Lord.  On  the  other 
hand,  despair  not  of  God's 
mercy,  though  trouble  is  on 
every  side  ;  for  God  shutteth 
not  up  his  mercies  for  ever  in 
displeasure :  But  if  we  confess 


to  the  just  judgment  of  God, 
which  your  own  crimes  have 
brought  upon  you,  and  be  in 
charity  with  all  men  ;  being 
ready  sincerely  to  forgive  all 
such  as  have  offended  you,  not 
excepting  those  who  have  pro- 
secuted you  even  unto  death  : 
And,  though  this  may  seem  a 
hard  saying,  yet  know  assur- 
edly, that  without ityour  char- 
ity is  not  yet  perfect.     And 


our  sins,  he  is  faithful  andjustj  fail  not  earnestly  to  endeavour 
to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  tojandpray  for  this  blessed  tem- 
eleanse  us  from  all  unrighte- per  and  composure  of  mind  : 
ousness.  Do  not  either  way|Somay  you  cast  yourself  with 
abuse  the  goodness  of  God,jan  entire  dependence  upon  the 
who  calleth  us  mercifully  to  mercies  of  God,  through  the 
amendment^  and  of  his  endlessjmerits  of  our  Saviour  and  Re- 
pity  promisethus  forgiveness'decmer  Jesus  Christ. 
of  that  which  is  past,  if  with 
a  perfect  and  true  heart  we 
return  unto  him. 

Since  therefore  you  are  soon 
to  pass  into  an  endless  and 
unchangeable  state,  and  your 
future  happiness  or  misery  de 
pends  upon  the  few  moments 
which  are  left  you  ;  I  require 
you  strictly  to  examine  your- 
self, and  your  estate  both  to- 
wards God  and  towards  man  ; 
and  let  no  worldly  considera- 
tion hinder  you  from  making 
a  true  and  full  confession  of 
your  sins,  and  giving  all  the 
satisfaction  which  is  in  your 
power  to  every  one  whom  you 
have  wronged  or  injured  ;  that 
you  may  find  mercy  at  your 
heavenly  Father's  hand,  foi 
Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  con- 
demned in  the  dreadful  day 
of  judgment. 

Lastly  ,bcloved,submit  your- 
self with  Christian  resignation 


|  Here  the  Minister  shall  ex- 
amine him  concerning  his 
Faith,  and  rehearse  the 
iiclcs  of  the  Creed,  Dost 
thou  believe  in  God,  &C. 
.'hid  the  Criminal  shall  an- 
swer, 

\11  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  ex- 
amine whether  he  repent  him 
truly  of  his  sins,  exhorting 
him  to  a  particular  Confes- 
sion of  the  sin  for  which  he 
is  condemned ;  and  -upon 
Confession,  he  shall  instruct 
him  what  satisfaction  cvg/ 
to  be  made  to  those  whom  hi 
has  offmded  thereby  ;  and  if 
he  knowcth  any  combinations 
in  wickedness,  or  any  evil 
practices  desig?ied  against 
others,  let  him  be  admon* 
ished  to  the  utmost  of  his 
power  to  discover  and  pre* 
vent  them. 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


o 


After  his  Confetaion,  the  complaint  ;  give  him,  we  bc- 
Minister  shall  declare  to  him  seech  thee,  patience  in  this  his 
the fiardomng  mercy  ofGod^ {time  ofadversity:  and  support 
under  the  tenors  which  en- 
compass him  ;  set  before  his 
eyes  the  things  he  hath  clone 
in  the  body,  which  have  justly 
provoked  thee  to  anger  ;  and 
forasmuch  as  his  continuance 


in  the  Form    which  is  used 
in  the  Communion  Service. 


After   Which    shall  be  said  ;, 
the  Collect  following. 

HOLY  Jesus,who  of  thine 

infinite  goodness,  didst ac-appeareth  to  be  short  amongst 
ceptthe  conversion  of  a  sinner  us,  quicken  him  so  much  the 
on  the  cross  ;  open  thine  eye  more  by  thy  grace  and  holy 
of  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant,  Spirit ;  that  he,  being  convert- 
vho  desireth  pardon  and  for-  cd  and  reconciled  unto  thee, 
giveness,  though  in  his  latestjbefore  thy  judgments  have  cut 
hour  he  turneth  unto  thee,  him  off  from  the  earth,  may 
Renew  in  him  whatsoeverhath  at  the  hour  of  his  death  de- 
been  decayed  by  the  fraud  andlpart  in  peace,  and  be  receiv- 
malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his|cd  into  thine  everlasting  king- 
own  carnal  will  and  frailness,  dom,   through   Jesus   Christ 

our  Lord. 


j.  men. 


idding  this 


Consider  his  contrition  ;  ac- 
cept his  repentance  ;  and  for- 
asmuch as  he  putteth  his  full 
trust  only  in  thy  merevjimpute  C\  SAVIOUR  of  the  world, 
not  unto  him  his  former  sins,!  "  who  by  thy  cross  and  prc- 
but  strengthen  him  with  thy  cious  blood  hast  redeemed  us, 
blessed  Spirit ;  and  when  thou  save  us  and  help  us,  we  hum- 
art  pleased  to  take  him  hence, ;bly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord, 
take  him  unto  thy  favour  : r  ^  ^  MniMttr  s(and, 
1  his  we  beg  through  thy  mer- 


ingy  shall  say , 
its,  O  Lord,  our  Saviour  and!  6 

our  Redeemer.     Amen.  JTN  the  midst  of  life  we  are 

mr   -r-i       .t     i  r-   •  ,       /   //  X  in  death  :  Of  whom  may 

a    1 lien  the  JMimstcr  shall  say  J.  .     c  .     .    v 

y,,we  seek   tor  succour,  but  of 

(")  FATHERof  mercies andjthee,   O   Lord,  who  for  our 

God  of  all  comfort  ;  we' sins  art  justly  displeased. 

fly  unto  thee  for  succour  in  be-j     Vet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy, 

half  of  this  thy  servant,  who  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy 

is  now  under  the  sentence  of  and  most  merciful   Saviour, 

condemnation.     The   day  of  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter 

his  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  he'pains  of  eternal  death. 

is  accounted  as  one  of  those!     Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the 

who  go  down    into    the  pit.' secrets  of  our  hearts:  Shut 

Blessed  Lord,  remember  thy  not  thy  merciful  ears  to  our 

mercies  ;  look  upon  his  infir-'prayers  ;  but  spare  us,  Lord 

unities  j  hear  the  voice  of  his  most  holy,OGodmostmighty, 


:ia 


\  ISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 


0  holy  and  merciful  Saviour, 
thou  most  worthy  Judge  eter- 
nal, suffer  us  not,  at  our  last 
hour,  lor  any  pains  of  death 
to  fall  from  thee. 

1  Then  the  Minuter  shall  say, 

THE  Almighty  God,  who 
is  a  most  strong  tower 
to  all  those  who  put  their  trust 
in  him  ;  to  whom  all  things  in 
heaven,  in  earth,  and  under 
the  earth,  do  bow  and  obey  ;| 
be  now  and  evermore  thy  de-: 
fence  ;  and  make  thee  knowj 
and  feel  that  there  is  none  oth-j 
er  name  under  heaven  given  to 
man,  in  whom  and  through; 
whom  thou  may  est  receive 
=  alva:ion,  but  only  the  name  of 
-rar  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
*  .  ind  after  that  shall  say, 
i  TNTO  God's  gracious 
^  mercy  and  protection  we 
commit  thee :  The  Lord  bless 
thee  and  keep  thee :  The  Lord 
make  his  face  to  shine  upon 
:hee,  and  be  gracious  unto 
thee :  The  Lord  lift  up  his 
:ountenance  upon  thee,  and 
give  thee  peace,  both  now  and 
evermore. 

■J  At   the  time   of  Execution* 
besides  all,  cr  such  jiarts  of 
the  foregoing    Office  as  the 
S\  fillister    shall  judge  pro- 
per, shall  be  said  the  Com- 
mendatoryPrayerfora  Per- 
son at  the  point  of  Depar- 
ture, a*  it  is  in  the  Visiration 
of  the  Sick. 
*~   The  Collect  for  the   Commu- 
nion Service. 
C\  GOD,  who  declarest  thy 
Almighty  power  chiefly  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity  ;  we 


beseech  thee  to  have  raerc\ 
upon  this  thy  servant,  who  for 
his  transgressions  is  appoint- 
ed to  die.  Grant  that  he  may- 
take  thy  judgments  patiently, 
and  repent  him  truly  of  his 
sins  ;  that  he  recovering  thy 
favour,  the  fearful  reward  ol 
his  actions  may  end  with  this 
life  ;  and  whensoever  his  soul 
shall  depart  from  the  body,  it 
may  be  without  spot  presented 
untothee,through  JesusChrist 
our  Lord. 


The  Efiistle.     Ileb.  xii.  11. 

"\~Q  chastening  for  the  pre- 
sent seemeth  to  be  joyous, 
but  grievous  ;  nevertheless  af- 
terwards it  yielcleth  the  peace- 
able fruits  of  righteousness, 
unto  them  which  are  exer- 
cised thereby. 

The  Gospel.      St.  John  v.  24. 

\  ^ERILY,  verily, I  say  unto 
*  you,  He  that  heareth  my 
word,  and  belie veth  on  him 
that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting 
life,  and  shall  not  come  into 
condemnation  ;  but  is  passed 
from  death  unto  life. 

A    Prayer  for   imprisoned 
Debtors. 

MOST  gracious  God,  look 
down  in  pity  and  com- 
passion upon  these  thir.e  af- 
flicted servants,  who  are  faiien 
under  the  misery  of  a  close 
restraint  Give  them  always 
a  deep  sense  of  their  sins,  -md 
of  thy  Fatherly  love  and  cor- 
rection ;  and  the  more  their 
confinement  presseth  hard 
upon  them,  the  more  let  the 


A  FORM  OF  PRAYER,  Vc. 


comforts  of  thy  grace  and 
mercy  abound  towards  them. 
Give  to  their  creditors  tender- 
ness  and  compassion,  and  to 
them  a  meek  and  forgiving 
spirit  towards  all  those  who 
have  confined  them,  and  a  full 
purpose  to  repair  all  the  inju- 
and  losses  which  others 
have  sustained  by  them.  Raise 


them  up  friends  to  pity  and 
relieve  them  ;  give  them  the 
continued  comfort ofthy  coun- 
tenance here ;  and  so  sanctify 
their  afflictions,  that  they  may- 
work  for  them  an  eternal 
weight  of  glory,  through  the 
merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus 
Christ  thy  Son  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


A  FORM  OF 

PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING 

To  Almighty  God,  for  the  Fruits  of  the  Earth,  and  all  the 
other  Blessings  of  his  merciful  Providence;  to  be  used 
yearly  on  the  First  Thursday  in  Xovember,  or  on  such 
other  Day  as  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Civil  Authority. 

1  The  Service  shall  be  as  usual,  exce/it  where  it  is  hereby 

otherwise  afifiointed. 

1  Among  the  Sentences  at  the  beginning  of  Morning  Prayer 

shall  be  the  following : 


HONOUR  the  Lord  with 
thy  substance  and  with 
the  first  fruits  of  all  thine  in- 
crease :  So  shall  thy  barns  be 
filled  with  plenty,  and  thy 
presses  shall  burst  out  with 
new  wine.     Proxy,  iii.  9,  10. 

The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath 
founded  the  earth  ;  by  under- 
standing hath  he  established 
the  heavens :  By  his  know 
ledge  the  depths  are  broken 
up,  and  the  ciouds  drop  down 
the  dew.    Prov.  iii.  19,  20. 

The  eternal  God  is  thy 
refuge,  and  underneath  are 
the  everlasting  arms.  Deut. 
xxxiii.  27. 

Israel  then  shall  dwell  in 
safety  alone  ;  the  fountain  of 
Jacob  shall  be  upon  the  land 


of  corn  and  of  wine,  also  his 
heaven  shall  drop  down  dew. 
Deut.  xxxiii.  28. 

Happy  art  thou,  O  Israel ; 
who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  peo- 
ple saved  by  the  Lord,  the 
shield  of  thy  help,  and  who  is 
the  sword  of  thy  excellencv  \ 
Deut.  xxxiii.  29. 

1  Instead  of  O  come  let  us 
sing,  &c.  the  following  shall 
be  said  or  sung  : 

PR  AISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  for 
it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  for  it  is  plea- 
sant, and  praise  is  comely. 

The   Lord   doth  build  up 
Jerusalem  ;  he  gathereth  to- 
gether the  out-casts  of  Israel. 
He  healeth  those  that  are 
X 


A  FORM  01'  PRAYE11:  Jc. 


broken  in  heart,  and  bindetli  give  vis  a  just  sence  of  \\M 
up  their  wounds.  great  mercy  ;  such  asm; 

lie  covereth  the  heava  [>earinourli\es,byannuruble, 
with  clouds,  and  prepareth  holy, and  obedient  walking  be- 
rain  for  the  earth  ;  he  maketh  fore  thee  all  our  days, through 
the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  to 
mountains.  whom, with  thee  undine  Holy- 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  Ghost,be  all  glory  and  hoc 
food;  and  to  the  young  ravens  world  without  end.  Amen. 


which  cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusa- 
lem :  Praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened 
the  bars  of  thy  gates  ;  he  hath 


The   Collect,    to  be  used  in* 
steed  oj  that  for  the  day. 

MOST  merciful  Father 
who  hast  biessed  the  .a- 


o 


blessed   thy  children  within  hours  of  the  husbandman  in 
thee.  [the  returns  of  the  fruits  of  the 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  earth  ;  we  give  thee  humble 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with.and  hearty  thanks  for  this  thy 
the  finest  of  the  wheat.  (bounty  ;  beseeching  thee   to 

continue  thy  loving  kindness 


Then  shall  be  said  or  sung 

one  of  the  Selections,  or  some 


to  us  ;  that  our  land  may  still 
yield  her  increase,  to  thy  glory 


mster. 


other  portion  of  the  Psalms,^  Qm  comfo      {{  h  ^ 

'-sus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  E/iivtle.  St.  James  i.  16. 

O  not  err,  my  beloved 
every 


tT) 


The   First   Lesson  shall  be 

Deut.  viii.  and  the  Second 

Lesson  shall  be  1  Thess.  v.  JLJ  brethren  :    every  good 

12  to  24.  gift  and  every  perfect  giit  is 

AJ.        ,      ,,  ,  _f '        'from  above  ;  anci  comelh  down 

After  the  General  Thank*-  fvom    lhe  1,ather  of  Uh<^ 


giving,   shall    be 
which  folloiveth  : 


said   this 


with  whom  is  no  variableness, 
jneither  shadow  of  turning. 
~j\  /JTOST  gracious  God,  by  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  of 
J..\JL  whose  knowledge  the  the  word  of  truth,  that  we 
depths  are  broken  up  and  the  should  be  a  kind  of  first  fruits 
clouds  dropdown  the  dew  ;  we  of  his  creatures.  Wherefore 
yield  thee  unfeigned  thanks  my  beloved  brethren, let  every 
and  praise,  as  for  ail  thy  mer-  man  be  swift  to  heir,  slow  to 
cies,  so  especially  for  the  re-  speak,  slow  to  wrath  :  for  the 
turns  of  Seed-time  and  Har-  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the 
vest,  and  for  crowning  the  righteousnessotGod.  Where- 
year  with  thy  goodness,  in  the  fore  lay  apart  all  filthiness  and 
increase  of  the  ground  and  the  superfluity  of  naughtiness.and 
gathering  in  of  the  fruitsthere-  receive  with  meekness  the  en- 
of.     And  we  beseech  thee,  grafted  word,  which  is  able  to 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  213 

s:\vc  your  souls.  Be  ye  doers  of,  The  Gos/icl.  St.  Matt.  v.  43. 
the  word  ;  and  not  hearers  on-]  Y7T,  have  heard  that  it  hath 
ly,  deceiving  your  own  selves.!  -**  been  said,  Thou  shalt  love 
For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  tho'thy  neighbour  and  hate  thine 
word  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like'enemy.  But  I  say  unto  you, 
unto  a  man  beholding  his  natu- love  your  enemies,  bless  them 
ral  face  in  a  glass ;  for  he  be- that  curse  you,  do  good  to 
holdeth  himself.andgoeth  his!  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray 
way,  and  straightway  forget-  for  them  which  despitefullyuse 
teth  what  manner  of  man  he  you  and  persecute  you  :  that 
was.     But  whoso  looketh  intolye  may  be  the  children  of  your 


the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and 
continueth  therein,  he  being 
not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a 
doer  of  the  work,  this  man 
shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If 
any  man  among  you  seem  to 


Father  which  is  in  heaven  ;  ior 
he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise  on 
the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and 
sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and 
on  the  unjust.  For  if  ye  love 
them  which  love  you,  what  re- 


be  religious,  and  bridieth  not  ward  have  ye?  do  not  even  the 
his  tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  Publicans  the  same?  Or  if  ye 
own  heart,  this  man's  religion  salute  your  brethren  only,what 
is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  un-ldo  ye  more  than  others  ?  do 
defiled  before  God  and  the  la-  not  even  the  Publicans  so?  Be 
theristhis:  to  visit  the  father- ye  t!  erefore  perfect,  even  as 
less  and  widows  in  their  afflic-lyour  Father  which  is  in  hea 


tion,  and  to  keep  himself  un- 
spotted from  the  world. 


en  is  perfect. 


FORMS  OF    PRAYER 

TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

*:  The  Master  or  Mistress  having  called  together  as  many  of 
the  Family  as  can  conveniently  be  present ;  let  one  ofthem^ 
or  any  other  whom  they  shall  think  /irc/ier,  say  asjbllotus, 
all  kneeling : 
/^\UR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven  ;  Hallowed  be  thy  Name ; 
y^  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  Earth,  ask 
is  in  heaven ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us  j  And  lead  us  not  into  Temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from 
Evil ;  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Power,  and  the 
Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


244 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 


Actntmleds-  A  LMIGIITY  and  everlasting  God,  in 
'  God'*  11  whom  ve  live  and  move  and  ha\e  our 
m  ape-  hcmS  '>  wc'  tl,v  needy  creatures,  render  thee 

dull*  through  our  bumble  praises,  lor  thy  preservation  of  us 
ht  past,  from  the  beginning  of  our  lives  to  this  day,  and 
especially  for  ha .  ing  delivered  us  from  the  dan- 
gers of  the  past  night.  To  thy  watchful  pro- 
vidence we  owe  it,  "(that  no  disturbance  hath 
come  nigh  us  or  our  dwelling  ;  but,  that  we  are 
brought  in  safety  to  the  beginning  of  this  day.) 
For  these  thy  mercies,  we  bless  and  magnify 
thy  glorious  Name  ;  humbly  beseeching  thee 
to  accept  this  our  morning  sacrifice  of  praise 

in  safetyto  the  an(^  thanksgiving ;  for  his  sake  who  lay  down  in 

beginning  of  the  grave,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son  out 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


*  WhendUtur 

banc  ex  of  any 
hind  befall  a 
Family t  in- 
stead of this, 
."?«-,,  that  not- 
withstanding 
our  danger*, 
we  are  bro't 


this  day. 

Dedication  of 
•;oul  and  body 
to  God's  ser- 
vice, with  a  re 
solution  to  be 
proving  d,aily 


AND,  since  it  is  of  thy  mercy,  O  gracious 
Father .  that  another  day  is  added  to  our 
lives ;  we  here  dedicate  both  our  souls  and  our 
bodies  to  thee  and  thy  service,  in  a  sober,  righ- 
teous, and  gcdiv  life:  In  which  resolution, do 
?  gooaness.  thou,  O  merciful  God,  confirm  and  strengthen 
us;  that, as  we  grow  in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace, and  in  the 
knowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.   Amen. 

Prayer  for      T>  UT,  O  God,  whoknowest  the  weakness  and 

'  to  enable  JL  J 
r«  to  perj 'or m 
that  resolution. 


corruption  of  our  nature,  and  the  manifold 
temptations  whichwe  daily  meet  with;  we  hum- 


bly beseech  thee  to  have  compassion  on  ourin- 
iirmides,  and  to  give  us  the  constant  a;.sistance  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  that  we  may  be  effectually  restrained  from  sin,  and 
excited  to  our  duly.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts  such  a  dread  of 
thy  judgments,  and  such  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  goodness  to 
us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  offend  thee. 
And,  above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remembrance  of 
that  great  Day,  in  whichwe  must  give  a  strict  account%of  our 
thoughts,  words,  and  actions;  and  according  K>  the  works 
done  in  the  body,  be  eternally  rewarded  or  punished,  by  him 
whom  thou  hast  appointed  the  Judge  of  quick  and  dead,  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  grace  tc  TN  particular,  we  implore  thy  grace  and  pro- 
guide  and  keep  J_  tection  for  the  ensuing  day.  Keep  us  tem- 
is  thefolhving  perate  in  our  meats  and  drinks,  and  diligent  in 
lay,  and  for  several  callings.  Grant  us  patience  under 


God's  blessing 


£n  the  business  toy  afflictions  thou  shalt  see  fit  to  lay  en  us,  and 
t>f the  tame. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  245 

minds  always  contented  with  our  present  *  On  Sunday  Mom- 
condition.  Give  us  grace  to  be  just  and  'l,lS  in*tead  of  this 
upright  in  ,11  our  dealing. ;  quiet  and  p£*™S*+ 
peaceable;  lull  of  compassion  ;  and  rea-  *  u's  to  tjle  ^,.c 
dy  to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  J  thy  public  wor- 
oi.iv  abilities  and  opportunities.  Direct  ship,  making  u*  se- 
us  in  all  our  ways  *  (and  prosper  the  rioas  and  attentive, 
works  of  our  hands  in  the  business  of  our  a,V*  raising  our 
several  stations.)  Defend  us  from  all  ™,  <l,ts  o!  ti/i* 
dangers  and  adversities ;  and  be  graci-  wori3  to  the  consi- 
ously  pleased  to  take  us  and  all  things  deration  of  the  next, 
belonging  to  us  under  thy  Fatherly  care  that  we  may  fcr- 
and  protection.  These  things,  and  what-  veiitly  join  in  the 
ever  else  thou  shalt  see  necessary  and  Payers  and  praises 
,         ..    ,  ,J        ,    of  thy  Church,  and 

convenient  to  us,  we  humbly  beg,  through  llste!(  to  oup  'duty 

the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  Son  Je-  w;tia  honest  heart  J, 
sus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen,  in  order  to  practise 

it. 

THE  grecc  of  cur  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.  Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
•"  The  Family  being  together,  a  little  before  Bed  time,  let  the 
Master  or  Mistress,   or  any  other  whom  they  shall  think 
firo/ier,  say  as  follows,  all  kneeling  : 

OUR  Father,  who  art  in  Heaven;  Hallowed  be  thy 
Name  ;  Thy  Kingdom  come  ;  Thy  Will  be  done  on 
Earth,  as  it  is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ; 
And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  tres- 
pass against  us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  de- 
liver us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  Kingdom,  and  the  Pow- 
er, and  the  Glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

"TV  /TOST  Merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  Confession  of 
1%  L  eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity,  and  hast  •'*••  "«**  a 
promised  forgiveness  to  all  those  who  confess  Pr^erJ°rcon- 
and  forsake  their  sins;  we  come  before  thee  rf*„ton  " 
in  an  humble  sense  of  our  own  unworthiness,  *  *,  Jet 
acknowledging  our  manifold  trangressions  of  him  who  reads 
thy  righteous  laws  *.  But,  O  gracious  Father,  make  a  short 
who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  [ook  pause,  that  eve  - 
upon  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  mercy,  and  for-  ry  onc  may  **- 

give  us  all  our  transgressions.  Make  us  deep-  cr,ctly  ■  Co'^ss 
P  ...       -    .  •,     r   ,  ,        *,    the     si.is     and 

\y  sensible  ot  the  great  evil  ot  them  ;  and  work  filing*  of  that 
in  us  an  hearty  contrition  ;  that  we  may  obtain  day. 

X  2 


246  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

forgiveness  at  thy  hands,  who  art  ever  ready   to  re 
humble  and  penitent  sinners;  for  the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

Prayer  for  \  ND  lest,  through  our  own  frailty,  or  the 
grace toreform  J_\^  temptations  which  encompass  us,  wc  be 
and  grow  better.  (]rawn  a<rUjninto  sin,  vouchsafe  us,  we  beseecii 
thee,  the  direction  and  assistance  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit.  Reform  whatever  is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  disposi- 
tion of  our  souls;  that  no  unclean  thoughts,unlawful  designs, 
or  inordinate  desires,  may  rest  there.  Purge  our  hearts  from 
envy,  hatred,  and  malice  ;  that  we  may  never  suffer  the  sun 
to  go  down  upon  our  wrath  ;  but  may  always  goto  our  rest  in 
peace,  charity,  and  good  will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  of- 
fence towards  thee  and  towards  men :  That  so,  we  may  be 
preserved  pure  and  blameless,  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord 
and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

The  Interces-     A    ND  accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for 
sion.  J\^  an  mankind.  Let  the  light  of  thy  Gospel 

shine  upon  all  nations;  and  may  as  many  as  have  received  it, 
live  as  becomes  it.  Be  gracious  unto  thy  Church;  and  grant 
that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry, 
may  serve  thee  faithfully.  Bless  all  in  authority  over  us;  and 
so  rule  their  hearts  and  strengthen  their  hands,that  they  may 
punish  wickedness  and  vice,  and  maintain  thy  true  religion 
and  virtue.  Send  down  thy  blessings  temporal  and  spiritual, 
upon  all  our  relations,  friends,  and  neighbours.  Reward  all 
who  have  done  us  good,  and  pardon  all  those  who  have  done 
or  wish  us  evil,  and  give  them  repentance  and  better  minds. 
Be  merciful  to  all  who  are  in  any  trouble  ;  and  do  thou,  the 
God  of  pity,  administer  to  them  according  to  their  several 
necessities,  for  his  sake  who  went  about  doing  good, thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

The  Thanhs-  HPO  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  we  join  our  un- 
xiving.  L    feigned  thanks  for  all  thy  mercies;  for  our 

being,  our  reason,  and  all  otherendowments  and  faculties  of 
soul  and  body  ;  for  our  health,  friends,  food.emd  raiment, and 
all  the  other  comforts  and  conveniences  of  life.  Above  all  we 
adore  thy  mercy  in  sending  thy  only  Son  into  the  world  tore- 
deem  us  from  sin  and  eternal  death,and  in  giving  us  the  know- 
ledge and  sense  of  our  duty  towards  thee  We  bless  thee  for 
thy  patience  with  us,  notwithstanding  our  many  and  great 
provocations ;  for  all  the  directions,assistance9rand  comforts 
of  thy  Holy  Spirit  ;  for  thy  continual  care  and  watchfa  pio- 
vidence  over  us  through  the  whole  course  of  our  lives;  and 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  247 

particularly  for  the  mercies  and  benefits  of  the  past  clay  : 
.Beseeching  thee  to  continue  tkese  thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and 
to  give  us  grace  to  show  our  thankfulness  in  a  sincere  obe- 
dience to  his  laws  through  whose  meiits  and  intercession 
we  received  them  all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

IN  particular  we  beseech  thee  to  continue       Prayer  for 
thy  gracious  protection  to  us  this  night.  God's    protec- 
Defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  mischiefs,  and  ^onthroughthe 

,  i       r  r    i  i  •        night  folioixuig. 

from  the  fear  of  them  ;  that  we  may  enjoy         J .  6 

such  refreshing  sleep,  as  may  fit  us  for  the  duties  of  the  fol- 
lowing day.  Slake  us  ever  mindful  of  the  time  when  we 
shall  lie  down  in  the  dust ;  and  grant  us  grace  always  to 
live  in  such  a  state,  that  we  may  never  be  afraid  to  die  :  So 
that  living  and  dying  we  may  be  thine,  through  the  merits 
and  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  Christ  Jesus,  in  whose  Name  we 
offer  up  these  our  imperfect  prayers.     Amen. 

THE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of 
God,  and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with 
us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

m  On  Sundays  and  en  other  days,  when  it  may  be  convenient, 
it  ivill  be  proper  to  begin  ivilh  a  Chapter,  or  part  of  a 
Chapter,  from  the  J\reno  Testament. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

To  be  used  instead  of  the  Psalms  for  the  day,  at  the  Discre- 
tion of  the  Minister. 


SELECTION  I. 
Psalm  xix.      Cali  enarrant. 
THKE  heavens  declare  the 


Their  sound  is  gone  out  in- 
to all  lands  ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 
In  them  hath  he  set  a  ta- 
X     glory  of  God ;  and  thejbernacle  for  the  sun  ;  which 
firmament  showeth  his  handy  cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom 
"work.  |out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 

One  day  telleth  another  jjjoiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his 


and  one   night  certifieth  an- 
other 

There  is  neither  speech  nor 
language  ;  but  theirvoices  are 
heard  among  them. 


course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  ut- 
termost part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the 
end  of  it  again  j  and  there  is 


:48 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


nothing  hid  from  the  heal 
thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an 
undefiled  law,  converting  the 

soul  ;  the  testimony  ol  the 
Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wis- 
dom unto  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord 
are  right,  and  rejoice  the 
heart  ;  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eyes. 

1  ne  fear  ol  the  Lord  is 
clean,  and  endureth  for  ever ; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  he  desired  are  they 
than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine 
gold ;  sweeter  also  than  ho- 
ney, and  the  honey  comb. 

Moreover,  by  them  is  thy 
servant  taught ;  and  in  keep- 
ing of  them  there  is  great  re- 
ward. 

"Who  can  tell  how  oft  he 
offendeth?  O  cleanse  thou' 
me  fi-om  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from, 
presumptuous  sins,  lest  they 
get  the  dominion  over  me. 

•Let  the  words  of  my  mouth, 
and  the  meditation  of  my; 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in 
thy  sigl.t, 

O  Lord,  my  strength,  and 
my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  xxiv.  Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 
and  all  that  therein  is; 
the  compass  of  the  world,  and 
they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  up- 
on the  seas,  and  prepared  it 
upon  the  floods 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the 


h  li  of  the  Lord  I  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  pi 

Even  lie  that  hath  clean 
hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  bless- 
ing from  the  Lord  ;  and 
righteousness  from  the  Cod 
of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of 
those  who  seek  him  ;  even  of 
those  who  seek  thy  face,  O 
JLcob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  "ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

\V  ho  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it 
is  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty, 
even  thcLord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
even  the  Lord  of  Hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  ciii.  Benedic,  anima  mea. 

PRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my 
soul ;  and  all  that  is  with- 
in me,  praise  his  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul; 
and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  ; 

Who  forgive th  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving 
kindness ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth 
with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 


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249 


The  Lord  exccuteth  righ- 
teousness and  judgment  for 
all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto 
Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compas- 
sion and  mercy,  long-suffer- 
ing, and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  ahvay  be  chid- 
ing ;  neither  keepeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

lie  hath  not  dealt  with  us 
after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  hea- 
ven is  in  comparison  of  the 
earth  ;  so  great  is  his  mercy 
also  toward  those  who  fearhim  1 
Look  how  wide  also  the  east 
is  from  the  west ;  so  far  hath 
he  set  our  sins  from  us  ! 

Yea,  like  as  a  Father  pitieth 
his  own  children  ;  even  so  is 
the  Lord  merciful  unto  them 
that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof 
we  are  made ;  he  remember- 
eth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as 
grass  ;  for  he  flourisheth  as 
a  flower  of  the  field. 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  go- 
cth  over  it-  it  is  gone  ;  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no 
more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness 


The  Lord  hath  prepared 
his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  An- 
gels of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength;  ye  that  fulfil  his  com- 
mandment, and  hearken  unto 
the  voice  of  his  words. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his 
hosts :  ye  servants  of  his,  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord, 
all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion  :  Praise 
thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

SELECTION  II. 

From  Psalm  exxxix.     Domi* 
ne,  firobasti. 

LORD,  thou  hast 
searched  me  out,  and 
known  me ;  thouknowest  my 
down-sitting,  and  mine  up- 
rising ;  thou  understandest 
my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path, 
and  about  my  bed ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word 
in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O 
Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me 
behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too 
wonderful  and  excellent  for 
me  ;  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 


o 


Whither  shall  I  go  then 
of  the  Lordendureth  forever'from  thy  Spirit  I  or  whither 
and  ever  upon  those  who  fearlshall  I  go  then  from  thy  pre- 
lum ;  and  his  righteousness'sence  ? 

upon  children's  children  ;  If  I  climb  up  into   heaven 

Even  upon  suchas  keephisithou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down 
covenant,  and  think  upon  his'to  hell,  thou  art  there  also, 
commandments  to  do  them.  I     If  I  take  the  wings  of;he 


250 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


morning,  and   remain  in  the 
Uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peraci venture  the 
darkness  shall  cover  me  ;  then 
shall  mynight  beturned  today . 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  do 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
nig  lit  is  as  clear  as  the  day  ; 
the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine ; 
thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
fori  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
Fully  made  :  Marvellous  are 
thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
know^th  right  well 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from 
thee-  though  I  be  made  secret- 
ly, and  fashioned  beneath  in 
the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  sub- 
stance, yet  being  imperfect 
and   in  thy  book  were  all  my 
members  written. 

Which  day  by  day  were 
fashioned,  when  as  yet  there 
was  none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels 
unto  me,  O  God;  O  how 
great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  arc 
more  in  number  than  the 
sand;  when  I  wake  Up,  I  am 
present  with  thee. 

Try  me,  ()  God,  and  seek 
the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me  and  examine  my  thoughts. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any 
way  of  wickedness  in  me  ; 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  ever- 
lasting. 


Psalm   cxlv.       Exailabo    te, 
Deus. 

I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O 
God,  my  King,  and  I  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks 
unto  thee,  and  praise  thy 
Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and 
marvellous,  worthy  to  be 
praised ;  there  is  no  end  of 
his  greatness. 

One  generation  shall  praise 
thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking 
of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of 
the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy 
greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  a- 
bundant  kindness  shali  be 
showed,  and  men  shall  sing 
of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and 
merciful  ;  Ion  ^-suffering,  and 
of  great  sroodness 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto 
every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee, 
O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy 
kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power  ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory, 
and  mightiness  of  thy  king- 
Idom,  might  be  known  unto 
'men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  andthydominion 
endureth  throughout  all  ages. 


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2:1 


The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such 
us  tali,  and  liiteth  up  all  those 
who  a;e  down. 

The  eves  of  all  wait  upon 
thee,  O  Lord,  and thougivesi 
then;  their  meat  indue  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand, 
and  fillcst  all  things  living 
with  plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all 
his  ways,  and  holy  in  all  Lis 
works. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all 
them  that  call  upon  Kim  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him 
faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of 
those  who  fear  him  ;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will 
help  them. 

The  Lord    preserveth    all 


Behold,  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth 
in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  lo  understand  wis- 
dom secretly. 

Thou  shah  purge  me  with 
hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ; 
thou  shalt  wash  me, and  I  shall 
be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of  joy  arid  gladness,  that  the 
hones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins, 
and  put  oni  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O 
God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me 

Cast  mt  not  awray  from  thy 


those  who  love  him  :  but  sc.\t-:presence,   and   take   not    thy 
tereth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. jHoiy  Spirit  from  me. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  O  give  me  the  comfort  of 
praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let  all  thy  help  again,  and  stablish 
flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  holy  me  with  thy  free  Spirit 


Name  for  ever  and  ever 


Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways 
unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guil- 
tiness, O   God,  thcu  that  art 


SELECTION  III. 

From  Psalm  li.  Misertre  met, 

JJtus. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  Ojthe  God  of  my  health  ;  and 
God,  after  thy    great  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
goodness  ;  according  to  the  righteousness 


multitude  of  thy  mercies,  do 
away  mine  offences. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from 
■my  wickedness,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin  : 

Fori  acknowledge  my  faults, 
and  my  sin  is  ever  be  fore  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I 
sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest 
be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 


Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O 
Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacri- 
fice, else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
but  thou  deiightest  not  in 
burnt-offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a 
troubled  spirit  :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt 
thou  not  despise. 


SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS. 


From  Psalm  xlii.      Qucmad- 

tnodum. 

j'    IKE  as  the  hart  dcsireth 

•*— '  the  water-brooks,  so  long- 

cth  my  soul  after  thee,0  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God, 
yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
When  shall  I  come  to  appear 
before  the  presence  of  God  ! 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat 
day  and  night  ;  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me,  Where  is 
now  thy  God  ? 

Now  when  I  think  there- 
upon, I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself  ;  for  I  went  with  the 
multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God, 

In  the  voice  of  praise  anc. 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  hea- 
viness, O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  I 

Put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I 
will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his 
loving  kindness  in  the  day- 
time ;  and  in  the  night  season 
did  I  singofhim,andmademy 
prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  the  God  of 
my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me  ?  why  go  I  thus 
heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
presseth  me  ? 

Namely,while  they  say  daily 
unto  me,  Where  is  now  thy 
God? 

Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O 
my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou  so 
disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for 
I  will  yet  thank  him,  who  is 
the  help  of  my  countenance 
and  my  God. 


SELECTION  IV. 
Psalm  xxxvii.     .WU  tmuhri* 

FRET  not  thyself  because 
of  the  ungodly ;  neither 
be  thou  envious  against  the 
evil  doers  : 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be  wi- 
thered even  as  the  green  her)). 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the 
Lord, and  be  doing  good ;  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou 
shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

He  shall  make  thy  righteous- 
ness as  clear  as  the  light ;  and 
thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon- 
day. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord, 
and  abide  patiently  upon  him  ; 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him 
whose  way  doth  prosper, 
against  the  man  that  doeth 
after  evil  counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and 
let  go  displeasure  ;  fret  not 
thyself,else  shalt  thou  be  mov- 
ed to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  root- 
ed out  ;  and  they  that  patiently 
abide  the  Lord,  those  shall 
inherit  the  land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the 
ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  ; 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place, 
and  he  shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek  spirited  shall 
possess  the  earth,  and  shall  be 
refreshed  in  the  multitude  of 
peace. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


2^3 


The  ungodly  seeketh  coun 
ncl  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
fth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him 
(o  scorn ;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

Theungodly  have  drawn  out 
the  sword,  and  have  bent  their 
bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and 
needy?  and  to  slay  such  as  are 
of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through 
their  own  heart,  and  their 
bow  shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righ- 
teous hath,  is  better  than  great 
riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungoclly 
shall  be  broken,  and  the  Lord 
upholdeth  ttie  righteous. 

The  Lord  knoweth  the  days 
of  the  godly  ;  end  their  inhe- 
ritance shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confound- 
ed in  the  perilous  time  ;  and 
in  the  days  of  dearth  they 
shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they 
shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as 
the  fat  of  lambs;  yea, 
as  the  smoke  shall  they 
sume  away. 

The  ungodly  borrowcth,  and 
payeth  notagain;  buttherigh- 
teous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God, 
shall  possess. the  land;  and 
they  that  are  cursed  of  him, 
shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good 
man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
ways  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shaJl  not 


even 
con- 


I  have  been  young,  and  now 
am  old,  and  yet  saw  I  never 
the  righteous  forsaken,  nor 
his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  mer- 
ciful, and  lendeth  ;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the 
thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  the 
thing  that  is  right ;  he  forsa- 
kethnot  his  that  be  godly,  but 
they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be 
punished ;  as  for  the  seed  of  the 
ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit 
the  land,  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous 
is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  will  be  talking  of 
judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his 
heart,  and  his  goings  shall  not 
slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righ- 
teous, and  seeketh  occasion 
to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave 
him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and 
keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
possess  the  land  :  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou 
shalt  see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  un- 
godly in  great  power,  and  flou- 
rishing like  a  green  bay-tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was 
gone  :  I  sought  him,  but  his 


be  cast  away  ;    for  the   Lordjplace  could  no  where  be  found 
upholdeth  him  with  his  hand.|     Keep  innocency,  and  take 


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heed  unto  the  thing  that  is 
right;  for  t^iat  sl.all  bring  a 
man  peace  at  the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  t  Ik- v 
shall  perish  together  :  and  the 
end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they 
shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righ- 
teous cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in 
the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by 
them,  and  save  them  ;  he  she 
deliver  them  from  the  ungodly, 
and  shall  save  them,  because 
they  put  their  trust  in  him. 


SELECTION  V. 

Psalm  i.     Bcatus  vir,  qui  non 
ah  iit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
hath  not  walked  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor 
stood  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  of 
■the  scornful  : 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law 
of  the  Lord ;  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day 
and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree 
planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in 
due  season. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither ; 
and  look,  whatsoever  he  do- 
eth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not 
so  with  thtm,  but  they  arc 
like  the  chafi*  which  the  wine! 
scattereth  away  from  the  face 
oi  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall 
not  be  able  tostand  in  the  judg- 
ment,neitherthe  sinners  in  the 
congregation  of  the  righteous. 


But  the  Lord  knoweth  the 
way  of  the  righteous ;  and 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall 
perish. 

Psalm  xv.     Domine,  quis  ha- 
bitabit  ? 

LORD,  who  shall  dwell  in 
thy  tabernacle  ?  or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an 
incorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  andspeak- 
eth  the  truth  from  his  heart : 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit 
in  his  tongue,  nor  clone  evil  to 
Irs  neighbour,  and  hath  not 
slandered  his  neighbour : 

He  that  setteth  not  by  him- 
self, but  is  lowly  in  his  own 
eyes,  and  maketh  much  of 
them  that  fear  the  Lord  : 

He  that  sweareth  unto  his 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his 
own  hindrance  : 

He  that  hath  not  given  hii 
money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent : 

Whoso  doeth  these  things, 
shall  never  fail. 

Psalm  xci.     Qui  habitat. 

HOSO  dwelleth  under 
^  the  defence  of  the  Most 
High,  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  v.  ill  say  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold  ;  my  God,  in  him 
will  I  trust. 

Per  he  shall  deliver  thee 
from  the  sr.are  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pesti- 
lence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under 


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his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his   feathers  ;  his 

faithfulness  and  truth  shall  bt 
■thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  ol 
any  terror  by  night,  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day. 

For  the  pestilence  that  walk- 
eth  in  darkness,  nor  the  sick- 
ness that  destroyeth  in  the 
noon-day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside 
thee,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy 
right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not 
come  nigh  thee. 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold,  and  see  the  re- 
ward of  the  ungodly. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my 
hope  ;  thou  hast  set  thine  house 
of  defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happer 
unto  thee,  neither  shall  anj 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels 
charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their 
hands ;  that  thou  hurt  not  thy 
foot  n gainst  a  stone. 

Thou  shait  go  upon  the  lion 
and  adder  ;  the  young  lion  and 
the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread 
under  thy  feet.. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love 
upon  me,  therefore  will  I  de- 
liver him  ;  I  will  set  him  up. 
because  he  hath  known  my 
Name . 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and 
I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am  with 
him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver 
him,  and  bring  him  to  honour 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy 
him,  and  show  him  my  salva  | 
tion. 


SELECTION  VI. 

From  Psalm  xxxii.     licuti, 

(juorum. 

BLESSED  is  he  whose  un- 
righteousness is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  isthe  man  unto  whom 
the  Lord  imputeth  no  sin,  and 
id  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  acknowledge  my  sin 
unto  thee  ;  and  mine  unrighte- 
ousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins 
unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so  thou  for- 
.^avest  the  wickedness  of  my 
sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that 
is  godly  make  his  prayer  unto- 
thee,  in  a  time  when  thou 
mayest  be  found  ;  but  in  the 
great  water  floods  they  shall 
not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me 
in ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble ;  thc>'  shalt  com- 
pass me  about  with  songs  of 
leliverance- 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach 
thee  in  the  way  wherein  thou 
shalt  go  ;  and  I  will  guide  thee 
with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for 
the  ungodly  ;  but  whoso  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  the  Lord, 
mercy  embraceth  him  on 
every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous, 
.md  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ;  and 
be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true 
of  heart. 

Psalm  cxx'-.     JDe  profundi** 

OUT  of  the  deep  have  I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord; 
[Lord,  hear  coy  voice. 


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0  let  thine  ears  consider  well 
the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may- 
abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with 
thee  ;  therefore  shall  thou  be 
ieared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my 
soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fictth  unto  the  Lord 
before  the  morning  watch  ;  1 
say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ; 
.for  with    the   Lord    there  is 
.mercy,   and  with  him  is  plen 
teous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm    csxi.      Levavi  oculca 
meos. 

IWlLLlift  up  mine  eyes  unto 
the  hills,  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from 
the  Lord,  who  hath  made  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot 
to  be  moved,  and  he  that  keep- 
eththee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Is- 
rael  shall  neither  slumber  ncr 
-sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy 
keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  de- 
fence upon  thy  right  hand  : 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not 
burn  thee  by  day  ;  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve 
thee  from  all  evil  :  yea,  it  is 
even   he  that  shall  keep  thy 

8*uk 


The  Lord  shall  preserve  thj* 
;oing  out  and  thy  coming  in, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 

SFLECTION  VII- 

'salm  xxiii.     Dominua  regit 
me. 

THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ; 
therefore  can  I  lack  no- 
thing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green 
pasture,  and  lead  me  forth  be- 
side the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul, 
and  bring  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his 
Name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
deathr  I  will  fear  no  evil  ;  for 
thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table 
before  me  against  them  that 
trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anoint- 
ed my  head  with  oil,  and  my 
cup  shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving  kindness  and 
mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life  ;  and  I  will 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
for  ever. 

Psalm    xxxiv.      Benedicant, 

I  WILL  always  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise 
shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast 
in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble  shall 
hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  me ; 
and  let  us  magnify  his  Name 
together. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


«f 


I  sought  the  Lordi  and  lie 
heard  me;  yea,   lie    delivered 

me  out  of  all  my  tear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him 
and  were  lightened  ;  and  then 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  him  ;  yea. 
und  saveth  him  out  of  all  hi*- 
troubles. 

The  Angel  of  the  Lord  tur- 
rieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  see,  how  gra- 
cious the  Lord  is:  blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that 
are  his  Saints  ;  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suf- 
fer hunger  ,  but  they  who  seek 
the  Lord  shall  want  no  mannei 
of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  ye  children,  and 
hearken  unto  me  -y  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth 
to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 
and  thy  lips)  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ; 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
sre  open  unto  their  prayers. 

Tue  countenance  of  the  Lord 
is  against  then*  that  ido  evil 
to  root  out  the  remembrance 
of  them  from  the  eaith. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the 
Lord  heareih  them,  arid  deli- 
vereth them  out  ofai!  their 
troubles. 

Tiic  Lord  is  nigh  unto  those 
Y  % 


who  are  of  a  contrite  heart, 
and  will  save  such  as  are  of  an 
humble  spirit 

Great  are  the  troubles  of 
the  righteous ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so 
that  none  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the 
ungodly  ;  and  they  that  hate 
the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the 
souls  of  his  servants  ;  and  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him 
shall  not  be  destitute. 

Psalm  lxv.  Te  decel  hymme*. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  prais- 
ed in  Sion  ;  and  unto 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  perform- 
ed in  Jerusalem. 

Thou  that  hearest  the 
prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all- 
Mesh  come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against 
me  :  O  be  thou  merciful  unto 
our  sins. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  choosest;  and  receivest 
unto  thee :  he  shall  dwell  in 
thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfied 
with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house, 
even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

Thou  shall  show  us  wonder- 
ful things  in  thy  lighleousness, 
O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou 
that  art  the  hope  of  all  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them 
that  remain  in  the  broad  sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth 
i'.tst  the  mountains,  and  is 
gilded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of 
;:he  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and    the    madness  of. 
the  peogje. 


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SLLEC  1  IONS  OF  PSALMS. 


They  also  that  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens, 
thou  that  makest  the  out-go- 
ings of  the  morning  and  even- 
ing to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and 
blessest  it ;  thou  makest  it 
very  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of 
-water :  thou   preparest   their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for 
the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows ; 
thou  sendest  rain  into  the  little 
vallies  thereof;  thou  makest  it 
soft  with  the  drops  of  rain,  and 
blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

Thou  crownest  the  year 
with  thy  goodness,  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the 
dwellings  of  the  wilderness, 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice 
on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of 
sheep  ;  the  vallies  also  shall 
stand  so  thick,  with  corn,  that 
they  shall  laugh  and  sing 


SELECTION  VIII. 

From  Psalm  lxxxiv.  Quam 
ddecta  I 


Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
in  thy  house  ;  they  will  be  al- 
way  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale 
of  misery,  use  it  for  a  well ;  and 
the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 
They  will  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one 
of  them  in  Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear 
my  prayer  ;  hearken,  O  God 
of Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is 
better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keep* 
er  in  the  house  ofmyGod,  than 
to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungod- 
liness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light 
and  defence  ;  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  worship ;  and 
no  good  thing  shall  he  with- 
hold from  them  that  live  a 
godly  life. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blesv 
sed  is  the  man  that  putteth  his: 
rust  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxv.     Benedixisti) 
Dormne. 


OHOW  amiable  are  thy 
dwellings,  thou  Lord  of 
hosts ! 

My  soul  hath  a  desire  and 
longing  to  enter  into  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my 
flesh  rejoice  in  the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found 
her  an  house,  and  the  swallow 
a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young ;  even  thy  altars,  O  Lord 
of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God 


LORD,  thou  art  become 
gracious  unto  thy  land; 
thou  hast  turned  away  the  cap* 
tivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  of- 
fence of  thy  people,  and  cc-< 
vered  all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all 
thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  wrathful  in- 
dignation. 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  tw 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


26» 


Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at 
us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one 
generation  to  another  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  turn  again, 
and  quicken  us,  that  thy  peo- 
ple may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  OLord, 
and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord 
God  will  say  concerning  me  ; 
for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto 
his  people,  and  to  his  saints, 
that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh 
them  that  fear  him ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met 
together ;  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of 
the  earth,  and  righteousness 
hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show 
loving-kindness  ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  be- 
fore him  ;  and  he  shall  direct 
his  going  in  the  way. 

Psalm  xciiL      Dominus  reg- 
nccvit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and 
hath  put  on  glorious  ap- 
parel ;  the  Lord  hath  put  or 
his  apparel,  and  girded  him- 
self with  strength. 

He  hath  made  the  round 
world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began, 
hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord, 


the  floods  have  lift  up  their 
voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their 
waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are 
mighty,  and  rage  horribly  ; 
but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwellcth 
on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord, 
are  very  sure  :  holintss  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xcvii.     Dominua    rcg* 
navit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  the 
earth  may  be  glad  there- 
of: yea,  the  multitude  of  the 
isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are 
round  about  him  :  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  ha- 
bitation of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before 
him,  and  burn  up  his  enemies- 
on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine* 
unto  the  world ;  the  earth  saw 
it,  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of 
the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared 
his  righteousness ;  and  all  the 
people  have  seen  his.  glory. 

Confounded  be  ail  they  that 
worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods  :  wor- 
ship him,  all  ye  gods. 

Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rrjoic- 
ed  ;  and  the  daughters  of  Juda, 
we  it  glad,  because  of  thy  judg- 
ments, O  Lord 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
than  all  that  are  in  the  earth: 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all 
gods. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


()  yc  that  love  the  Lord,  see 
that  ye  hate  the  tiling  which 
is  evil:  the  Lord  preserveth 
the  souls  of  his  saints  ;  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the 
hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light 
for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true- 
hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Ix>rd,  ye  righ- 
teous, and  give  thanks  for  a 
remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


SELECTION  IX. 

Psalm  viii.    Doming  Dominus 
nosier. 

Lord,  our  Governor,  how 
excelleiu  is  thy  Name  in 
all  the  world;  thou  that  hast  set 
thy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of 
thine  enemies,  that  thou  migh- 
test  stiil  the  enemy  and  the 
avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  thy  hea- 
vens, even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers ;  the  moon  and  the  stars 
which  thou  hast  ordained 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art 
mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son 
of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  r 

Thou  madest  him  lower 
than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  worship. 

Thou  makest  him  to  have 
dominion  of  the  works  of  thy 
hands  ;  and  thou  hast  put  all 
things  in  subjection  under  his 
feet  ; 

All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea, 
and  the  beasts  of  the  field; 

The   fowls  of  the  air,  and 


the  fishes  of  the  sea ;  and 
whatsoever  walked  through 
the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Governor,  how 
excellent  is  thy  Name  in  all 
the  world  ! 

From  Psalm  xxxiii.  Exultatey 
justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O 
ye  righteous  ;  for  it  be- 
cometh  well  the  just  to  be 
thankful. 

Praise  the  Lord  with  harp ; 
sing  praises  unto  him  with 
the  lute,  and  instrument  often 

ings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new- 
song  ;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is 
true,  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

He  loveth  righteousness 
and  judgment ;  the  earth  is  full 
of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord 
were  the  heavens  made,  and 
all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the 
breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of 
the  sea  together,  as  it  were  up- 
on an  heap;  and  layeth  up  the 
deep,  as  in  a  treasure-house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the 
Lord;  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  : 

For  he  spake,  and  it  wm 
done  ;  he  comiiMnded,  and  M 
stood  fast. 

From  Psalm  cxlvii.    Laudate 
Dominum. 

OPRAISEtheLord,foritis 
a  good  thingto  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  ]<■■ 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


261 


and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Je- 
rusalem, and  gather  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  who  arc 
broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of 
the  stars,  and  callcth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  anc. 
great  is  his  power  *  yea,  and 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the 
meek,  and  bring eth  the  un- 
godly down  to  the  ground. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving;  sing  praises  up- 
on the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

Who  covereth  the  heaven 
with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth ;  and  maketh 
the  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains,  and  the  herb  for 
the  use  of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the 
cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in 
those  who  fear  him,  and  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusa- 
lem ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the 
*;ars  of  thy  gates,and  hath  bles- 
sed thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendcth  forth  his  com- 
mandment upon  earth,  and  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,| 
nnd  scattereth  the  hoar-frost! 
like  ashes. 


He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like 
morsels  ;  who  is  able  to  abide- 
his  frost  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word, 
and  melteth  them  ;  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters 
flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto 
Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with 
any  nation  ;  neither  have  th& 
heathen  knowledge  of  his  laws. 

From  Psalm   Ivii.     Miserere 
mei,  JDeus, 

SET  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens  ;  and 
thy  glory  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God, 
my  heart  is  fixed  ;  I  will  sing 
and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory ;  a- 
wake,  lute  and  harp  i  I  my- 
self will  awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  among  the  people, 
and  I  will  sing  unto  thee 
among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy 
mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the 
clouds. 

Set  upthyself,0  God, above 
the  heavens ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTION  X. 

From   Psalm   xcvi.     Cantatc 

Domino. 

OSING   unto  the   Lord  a 
new  song  ;  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and 
praise  his  Name  ;  be  telling  of 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 


262 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Declare  his  honour  unto  thejhis  Name  only   is    excellent, 
heathen,  and  his  wonders  unto  and  his   praise    above  heaven 


al!  people. 

For  the  I>ord  is  great,  and 
cannot  worthily  be  praised  ; 
lie  is  more  to  be  feared  than 
all  gods. 

Psalm    cxlviii.     Laiidatc  Do- 
minum, 

PRAISE  the    Lord    of 
heaven  ;   praise    him  in 
the  height. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of 
his  ;  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon 
praise    him,  all  ye  stars   and 
light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens, 
and  ve  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  Name 
of  the  Lord  ;  for  he  spake  the 
"word,  and  they  were  made  ; 
he  commanded,  and  they  were 
created, 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for 
ever  and  ever  ;  he  hath  given 
them  a  law  which  shall  not  be 
broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth, 
ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps  ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and 
vapours,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word; 


and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of 
his  people  :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him  ;  even  the  children 
of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 


From  Psalm  cxlix. 
Domino. 


Cantatt 


Mountains  and  all  hills ;  fruit- 
ful trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

Beasts  and  all  cattle;  worms 
and  feathered  fowls  ; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all 
people  ;  princes  and  all  judges 
of  the  world  ; 

Young  mtn  and  maidens, 
old  men  and  children,  praise 


OSING  unto  the  Lord  a 
new  song ;  let  the  congre- 
gation of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him 
that  made  him  ;  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
meir  king. 

Let  thern  praise  his  Name 
in  the  dance ;  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret 
and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure 
in  his  people,  and  helpeth  the 
meek-hearted. 


Psalm  cl.    Laudate  Dondnum. 


o 


PRAISE  God  in  his  holi- 
ness ;  praise  him  in  the 


firmament  of  his  power. 

Praisa  him  in  his  noble  acts : 
praise  him  according  to  his 
excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of 
the  trumpet ;  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals 
and  dances  ;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well- 
tuned  cymbals ;  praise  him 
lpon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing   that  hath 


the  Name  of  the   Lord;  for  breath  praise  the  Lord . 


FOR  HOLY-DA\S. 


263. 


"%  Portions  of  Psaltns,  to  be 
sung  or  said,  at  Morning 
J'raycr,  on  certain  Feast* 
and  Fasts,  instead  of  the 
Yenite  Exultemus,7y//f  n  any 
of  the  foregoing  Selection, 
ere  to  fAlovj  instead  of  the 
Psalms,  as  in  the  Table. 

CHRISTMAS-DAY. 
From  Psalms  xlv.  lxxxix.  ex. 

THY  seat,  O  God,  endur- 
cth  for  ever  ;  the  sceptre  of 
thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteous- 
ness, and  hated  iniquity  ; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God, 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fel- 
lows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of 
the  loving  kindness  of  the 
Lord  ;  with  my  mouth  will  I 
everbe  showing  thy  truth, from 
one  generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  mercy  shall 
be  set  up  for  ever  ;  thy  truth 
shalt  thou  establish  in  the  hea- 
vens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence  ; 
tie  holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
kin  p.-. 

Thou  spakest  some  time  in 
visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon 
one  that  is  mighty,  I  have  ex- 
alted one  chosen  out  of  the 
people. 

1  will  sethis  dominion  in  the 
sea,  and  his  right  hand  in  the 
tloods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my 
first  born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

The   Lord  said    unto   mv 


Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  ene- 
mies thy  foot-stool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the 
rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  ; 
he  thou  ruler,  even  in  the 
midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power 
shall  the  people  offer  thee  free- 
will offerings  with  an  holy 
worship  :  the  dew  of  thy  birth 
is  of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

The  Lord  sware,  and  will 
not  repent,  Thou  ait  a  priest 
for  ever,  after  the  order  of 
Melchizedech.     . 


BLI 
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ASH  WEDNESDAY. 

From  Psalms  xxxii.  xxxviii. 
exxx. 

ESSED  is  he  whose  un- 
hteousness  is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto 
whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O 
Lord,  it,  thine  anger  ;  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  dis- 
pleasure : 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast 
in  me,  and  thine  hand  press- 
eth  me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone 
over  my  head,  and  are  like  a 
sore  burden,  too  heavy  for 
•me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wicked- 
ness, and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O 
Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  cal- 
led unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 


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SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 


Let  thine  ears  be  attentivej     They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ; 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplica-  and  when  I  was  thirsty,  they 

gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

Sacrifice  and  meat-offering 
thou  wouldst  not  ;  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

Burnt-offerings  and  sacri- 


tions. 

If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  be 
extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who' 
shall  stand  ? 

But   there   is    forgiveness!  fice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
wit    thee,   that  thou  may  est' quired  :  Then  said  I,  Lo,   I 


be  feared. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 
From  Psalms  xxii.  Ixix.  xl 

MY  God,  my  God,  look 
upon  me ;  why  hast 
thou  forsaken  me  i  and  art  so 
far  from  my  health-  and  from 
the  words  of  my  complaint  ? 
But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou 
that  inhabitest  the  praises  of 
Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ; 
a  reproach  of  men,  and  de- 
spised of  the  people 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh 
me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
saying, 

He  trusted  in  God,  that  he 
would  deliver  him  ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have 
him 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked 
layeth  siege  against  me ;  they 
pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet 
They  pare  my  garments 
among  them,  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  thou  not  far  from 
me,  O  Lord  :  O  my  strength, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken 
my  heart ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness ;  I  looked  for  some  to 
have    pity  on  me,  but  there| 


come  ; 

In  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me,  that  I 
should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my 
God  :  I  am  content  to  do  it  ; 
yea,  thy  law  is  within  my 
h  eart. 


ASCENSION-DAY. 

From  Psalms  xxiv.  xlvii. 

LIFT  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors,  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
the  Lord  strong  and  mighty  ; 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ? 
even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  Glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together, 
all  ye  people  :  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is 
terrible  ;  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

God  is  gone  up  with  a 
shout  ;  the  Lord  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing 
was  no  man,  neither  found  il  praises  ;  sing  praises  unto  our 
any  to  comfort  me.  «  King,  sing  praises. 


K)R  HOLY-DAYS. 


263 


Godreignfith  ovei  the  hea-l    The  Lord  gave  the  word  ; 
then:    God  sittetfl  upoiijbe  great  ompany  of  those 

that  published  i  . 


throne  of  his  holiness. 

The  princes  of  the   peopk 

are    gathered  together,   e^   n 

the  people  of  the  God  of  Abra- 
ham ;    for  the  shields   q 
earth  belong  unto  God  :  He  is 
greatly  exalted. 


I 


WHITSUNDAY. 
From  Psalms  ii.  Ixviii. 
WILL  declare  the  decree 
the  Lord  hath  said  unto  m.,!dv.e!i  among  them 


IT  hough  ye  have  lain  among 

the  pots,  yet  snail  ye  be  as  the 

wings  of  &  dove,  covered  with 

and  her  feathers  with 

yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  1 
thou  hast  led  captivity  captive  ; 
thou    hast  received    gifts    for 
men  ;  yea,  for  the  rebellious 
also,  that  the  Lord  God  might 


Thou  art  my  son,  this  day 
have  I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall  give 
thee  the  heathen  for  thine  in- 
heritance, and  the  utmost  parts 
of  the  earth  for  thy  possession. 

Be  wise  now,  therefore,  O 
ye  kings;  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear, 
and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises 
to  his  name  :  extol  him  that 
rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his 
name  Jah,  and  rejoice  before 
him. 

Thou,  O  God,  sentest  a  gra- 
cious rain  upon  thine  inher- 
itance, and  refreshedst  it  when 
it  was  weary. 


Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  ; 
daily  loudeth  us  with  benefits  ; 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God  ye  kingdoms 
of  the  earth  :  O  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the 

aven  of  heavens,  which  were 
of  old  :  Lo,  he  doth  send  out 
his  voice,  and  that  a  mighty 
voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto 
God  ;  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in 
the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out 
of  thy  holy  places  ;  the  God 
of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth 
strength  and  power  unto  his 
people  :  Blessed  be  God. 


THE  PSALTER, 


OR 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


The  First  Day. 

MORjXIAG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  i.     Beatiis  wr,  qui  non 
abiit. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that 
hath  not, walked  in  tin 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  noi 
stood  in  the  way  of  sinners, 
and  hath  not  sat  in  the  seat  oi 
the  scornful  : 

2  Eut  his  delight  is  in  the 
law  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his 
law  will  he  exercise  himself 
day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree 
planted  by  the  water-side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due 
season  : 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not 
wither  ;  and  look,  whatsoever 
he  doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is 
not  so  with  them  ;  but  they 
are  like  the  chaff,  which  the 
wind  scattereth  away  from  the 
face  of  the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly 
shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  tht 
judgment ;  neither  the  sinners 
in  the  congregation  of  tht 
righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth 
the  way  of  the  righteous  ;  and 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall 
perish. 


Psalm  ii.     Quare  fremuerunt 
gentes  ? 

WHY  do  the  heathen  so 
furiously  rage  together  ? 
and  why  do  the  people  imagine 
j.  vain  thing  ? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth 
stand  up,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together  against  the 
Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed: 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds 
asunder,  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  in  hea- 
ven shall  laugh  them  to  scoi  n  ; 
the  Lord  shall  have  them  in 
derision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto 
them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  set  my  King 
upon  my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law, 
whereof  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  me.  Thou  art  my  Son, 
this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  I  shall 
c*ive  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
Inheritance,  and  the  utmost 
parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

9  Thou  shalt  bruise  them 
with  a  rod  of  iron,  and  break 
ihem  in  pieces  like  a  potter's 
vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore, 


Day  r. 


THE  PSALTER. 


267 


O  ye  kings  ;  be   learned,   ye 
that  are  judges  of  the  earth. 

1 1  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear, 
and  rejoice  unto  him  with 
reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  test  he  be 
Jfllgry,  and  so  ye  perish  from 
the  right  way  :  if  his  wrath 
be  kindled,  yea  but  a  little, 
blessed  are  all  they  that  put 
their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm    iii.      D amine ^    quid 
multil'dicati  ? 

LORD,  how  are  they  in- 
creased that  trouble  me  ? 
many  are  they  that  rise  against 
me. 

2  Many  one  there  be  that 
say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my 
defender;  thou  art  my  worship, 
and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord 
with  my  voice,  and  he  heard 
me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept, 
and  rose  up  again  ;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten 
thousands  of  the  people,  that 
have  set  themselves  against 
me  round  about. 

7  Up,  Lord,  and  help  me, 
O  my  God;  for  thou  smitest 
all  mine  enemies  upon  the 
cheek-bone  :  thou  hast  broken 
the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Solvation  belongeth  unto 
the  Lord  ;  and  thy  blessing  is 
upon  thy  people. 

Psalm  iv.      Cum   invocarem. 

EAR  me,  when  I  call,  O 
God  of  my  righteousness: 


H 


thou  hast  set  me  at  liberty, 
when  I  was  in  trouble  ;  have 
mercy  upon  me,  and  hearken 
unto  my  prayer. 

2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how 
long  will  ye  blaspheme  mine 
lonour,  and  have  such  plea- 
sure in  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falsehood  ? 

3  Know  this  also,  that  the 
Lord  hath  chcsen  to  himself 
the  man  that  is  godly  :  when 
I  call  upon  the  Lord  he  will 
hear  me. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not ; 
commune  with  your  own  heart, 
and  in  your  chamber,  and  be 
still. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifice  of  righ- 
teousness, and  put  your  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say, 
Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light 
of  thy  countenance  upon  us^ 

8  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in 
my  heart,  since  the  time  that 
their  corn,  and  wine,  and  if 
increased. 

9  I  will  lay  me  down  in 
peace,  and  take  my  rest  ;  for 
it  is  thou  Lord  only  that  mak- 
est  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Psalm  v.      Verba  mea  auribus. 

PONDER    my    words,   O 
Lord,  consider  my  medi- 
tation. 

2  O  hearken" thou  unto  the 
voice  of  my  calling,  my  King, 
and  my  God  :  for  unto  thee 
will  I  make  my  prayer. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear 
betimes,  O  Lord  ;  early  in  the 
morning  will  I  direct  my  pray- 
er unto  thee,  and  will  look  up* 


4  For  thou  art  the  God  that 
bust  no   pleasure    in  wicked- 

;    neither  shall   any  evi! 
dwell  with  thee. 

5  Such  as  be  foolish,  shall 
not  stand  in  thy  Bight ;  for 
thou  hatest  all  them  that  work 
vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them 
th*t  speak  lies  :  The  Lord 
will  abhor  both  the blood-thtrs- 
ty  and  deceitful  I 

7  But  as  for  roe,  I  will  come 
into  thine  house,  even  upon 
the  multitude  of  thy  mercy, 
and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship 
toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy 
righteousness,  because  of  mine 
enemies  ;  make  thy  way  plain 
before  my  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithful- 
ness in  his  mouth  ;  their  in- 
ward parts  arc  very  wicked- 
ness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open 
sepulchre  ;  they  flatter  with 
their  tongue. 

1 1  Destroy  thou  them,  O 
God  ;  let  thtm  perish  through 
their  own  imaginations  ;  cast 
them  out  in  the  multitude  of 
their  ungodliness  ;  for  the 
have  rebelled  against  thee. . 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put 
(heir  trust    in    thee    rejo 
they    shall  ever  be  givi 

ks,  because  thou  defi 
them  ;  they  that  love  thy  Name 
shall  be  joyful  in  thee  : 

13  For  thou,  Lord,  wilt  give 
thy  blessing  unto  the  righteou 
and  with  thy   favourable  kind- 
ness wilt  thou  defend  him,  as 
with  a  shield. 


THE  PSALTER.  DAY  U 

jy.EMXG  PRjtYER. 
Psalm  vi. 


Domine,  ne  in  fu- 
rore. 
OLORD,  rebuke  me  not 
in  thine  indignation,  nei- 
ther chasten  me  in  thy    dis- 
pleasure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O 
Lord,  for  I  am  weak  :  O  Lord, 
leal  me,  for  my  bones  arc 
vexed. 

3  My  soul  also  is  sore  trou- 
led  :  but,  Lord,  how  long  wilt 

thou  punish  me  ? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord  and 
r  my  soul ;   O  save  me, 

for  thy  mercies'  sake  : 

5  For  in  death  no  man  re- 
membereth  thee  ;  and  who  will 
give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit  ? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groan- 
ing :  every  night  wash  I  my 
bed,  and  water  my  couch  with 
my  te;irs. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for 
very  trouble,  and  worn  away 
because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Away  frcm  me,  all  ye 
that  work  vanity ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my 
petition  ;  the  Lord  will  receive 
my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall 
be  confounded,  and  sore  vex- 
ed j  they  shall  be  turned  back, 
and  put  to  shame  suddenly. 

Psalm  vii.     Domine,  Deus 
meus. 

OLORD,  my  God,  in  thee 
have  I  put  my  trust :  save 
me  from  all  them  that  perse- 
cute mc,  and  deliver  me  ; 


DAY   l. 


THE  PSALTER. 


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2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  j  hath   bent  his  bow,  and  mads 


like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in  pieces, 
while  there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  i  have 
done  any  such  thing  ;  or  ii 
there  be  any  wickedness  in 
my  hands  ; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil 
unto  him  that  dealt  friendly 
with  me  ;  yea,  I  have  deliver- 
ed him  that  without  any  cause 
is  mine  enemy  ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  per- 
secute my  soul,  and  take  me  ; 
yea,  let  him  tread  my  life 
down  upon  the  earth,  and  lay 
mine  honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy 
wrath,  and  lift  up  thyself,  be- 
eause  of  the  indignation  of 
mine  enemies ;  arise  up  for 
me  in  the  judgment  that  thou 
hast  commanded : 

7  And  so  shall  the  congre- 
gation of  the  people  come  about 
thee  :  for  their  sakes  therefore 
lift  up  thyself  again. 

S  The  Lord  shall  judge  the 
people :  give  sentence  with 
me,  O  Lord,  according  to  my 
righteousness,  and  according 
to  the  innocency  that  is  in  me 

9  O  let  the  wickedness  oi 
the  ungodly  come  to. an  end; 
but  guide  thou  the  just 

10.  For  the 
trietli    the    very    hearts    and 
reins. 

1 1  My  help  cometh  of  God, 
who  preserveth  them  that  arc- 
true  of  heart. 

12  God  is  a  righteous  judge, 
strong,  and  patient  ;  and  God 
is  provoked  every  day* 

13  If  a  man  will  not  turn, 
he  will  whet   his  sword ;    he  I 


ngiiteous  God 


it  ready. 

14  He  hath  prepared  for 
him  the  instruments  of  death  ; 
he  ordaineth  his  arrows  against 
the  persecutors. 

15  Behold,  he  travaileth 
with  mischief;  he  hath  con- 
ceived sorrow,  and  brought 
forth  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  dig- 
ged up  a  pit,  and  is  fallen  him- 
self into  the  destruction  thai 
he  made  for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come 
upon  his  own  head,  and  his 
wickedness  shall  fall  on  his 
own  pate. 

18  I. will  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  according  to  his 
■ighteousness ;  and  1  will  praise 
ihe  Name  of  the  Lord  most 
high. 

'salm  viii.    Bomine^  Domir.us. 
nosier. 

Lord,  our  Governor,  how 


o 


Z  3. 


in  all  the  world  ;  thou  that 
hast  set  thy  glory  above  the 
heavens  ! 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  verv 
babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of 
thine  enemies,  that  thou  might- 
est  still  the  enemy  and  the 
avenger. 

3  For  I  will  consider  thy 
leavens,  even  the  works  of 
hy  fingers;  the  moon  and  the 
.tars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

4  What  is  m  in,  that  thou 
art  mindful  of  him  ?  and    the 

on  of  man,  that  thou  visitest 
him  ? 

5  Thou  madesi  him.  Iqwciv 


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HIE  PSALTER. 


DAY  2. 


than  the  angels,  to  crown  him;     7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure 
with  g  \n  orship.  -for  ever  ;  he  hath  also  prepar- 

6  Thou   makest   him    tojed  his  seat  for  judgment 
have  dominion  of  the  works  oil     8  For  he   shall' judge  the 
thv  hands:   and  thou  hast  put  world  in    righteousness,    and 
all  things  in  subjection  QHder.minister  true  judgment  unto 
his  feet  ;  khe  people. 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea,      9  The  Lord  also  will  be  a 


and  the  beasts  of  the  field 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air,  and 
the  fishes  of  the  sea  ;  and 
•whatsoever  walketh  through 
the  paths  of  the  seas. 

9  O  Lord,  our  Governor, 
how  excellent  is  thy  Name  in 
all  the  world  1 


The  Second  Day. 

MORKLXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  ix.      Ccvfitebor  tibi. 

I  WILL  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  with  my 
whole  heart ;  I  will  speak  of 
all  thy  marvellous  works. 

2  I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice 
in  thee  ;  yea,  my  songs  will  I 
make  of  thy  Name,  O  thou 
Most  Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemies  are 
driven  back,  they  shall  fall  and 


defence  for  the  oppressed,  even 
a  refuge  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy 
Name,  will  put  their  trust  in 
thee  ;  for  thou,  Lord,  hast  ne- 
ver failed  them  that  seek  thee. 

1 1  O  praise  the  Lord  which 
dwelleth  in  Sion  ;  show  the 
people'of  his  doings  : 

1 2  For  when  he  maketh  in- 
quisition for  blood,  he  remem- 
bereth  them,  and  forgetteth 
not  the  complaint  of  the  poor. 

1 3  Have  mercy  upon  mc, 
O  Lord  ;  consider  the  trouble 
which  I  suffer  of  them  that 
hate  me,  thou  that  liftest  me 
up  from  the  gates  of  death  ; 

1 4  That  I  may  show  all  thy 
praises  within  the  ports  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion  :  I  will  re- 
joice in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk 
down  in  the  pit  that  they 
made  ;  in  the  same  net  which 


perish  at  thy  presence  : 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained  they  hid   privily  is  their  foot 
my  right  and  my  cause  ;  thou  taken. 

art  set  in  the  tin  one  that  judg-j      16  The  Lord  is  known   to 
est  right.  jexecute  judgment ;    the  un- 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked   the  godly  is  trapped  in  the  work 
heathen,    and   destroyed  the  of  his  own  hands, 
ungodly;    thou  hast  put  out       17  The    wicked   shall   be 
their  name  for  ever  and  ever,  turned  into  hell,  and   all  the 


6  ()  thou  enemy,  destruc- 
tions are  come  to  a  perpetual 
end  ;  even  as  the  cities  which 
thou  hast  destroyed,  their  me- 
moml  is  perished  with  them. 


people  'hat  forget  God. 

18  For  the  poor  shall  net 
ilway  be  forgotten  ;  the  pa- 
rent abiding  of  the  meek  shall 
iot  perish  forever. 


DAY  2. 


THE  PSALTEP. 


271 


19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not 
man  have  the  upper  hand  ;  let 
the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy 
sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lordr 
that  the  heathen  may  know 
themselves  to  be  but  men. 

Psalm  x.  Ut  quid,  Domine  ? 
HY  standest  thou  so  far 
off,  O  Lord,  and  hidest 
thy  face  in  the  needful  time  of 
trouble  ? 

2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own 
lust,  doth  persecute  the  poor  : 
let  them  be  taken  in  the  crafty 
wiliness  that  they  have  ima- 
gined 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made 
boast  of  his  own  heart's  desire, 
and  speaketh  good  of  the  co 
vetous,  whom  God  abhorreth 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud 
that  he  careth  not  for  God- 
neither  is  God  in  all  his 
thoughts.   • 

5  His  ways  are  alway  griev 
ous  j    thy  judgments  are  far 
above  out  of  his  sight,    and 
therefore   defieth   he  all    his 
enemies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his 
heart,  Tush,  I  shall  never  be 
cast  down,  there  shall  no  harm 
happen  unto  me. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  curs- 
ing, deceit,  and  fraud  ;  under 
his  tongue  is  ungodliness  and 
vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking  in  the 
thievish  corners  of  the  streets, 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens 
doth  he  murder  the  innocent ; 
his  eyes  are  set  against  the 
poor. 

9  For  he  lieth  waiting  se- 


cretly ;  even  as  a  lion  lurketh 
he  in  his  dm,  that  he  may 
ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  the  poor, 
when  he  getteth  him  into 
his  net. 

1 1  He  falleth  down  and 
humbleth  himself,  that  the 
congregation  of  the  poor  may 
fail  into  the  hands  of  his  cap- 
tains. 

12  He  hath  said  in  his  heart, 
Tush,  God  hath  forgotten  ;  he 
hideth  away  his  face,  and  he 
will  never  see  it. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord  God,  and 
lift  up  thine  hand  ;  forget  not 
the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the 
wicked  blaspheme  God,  while 
he  doth  say  in  his  heart,  Tush, 
thou  God  care st  not  for  it  ? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  it ; 
for  thou  beholdest  ungodliness 
and  wrong. 

16  That  thou  mayest  lake 
the  matter  into  thy  hand  :  the 
poor  committeth  himself  unto 
thee  ;  for  thou  art  the  helper 
of  the  friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of 
the  ungedly  and  malicious  ; 
take  away  his  ungodliness,  and 
thou  shalt  fin    none. 

18  The  Lord  is  King  for 
ever  and  ever,  and  the  hea- 
then are  perished  out  of  the 
land. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard 
the  desire  of  the  poor ;  thou 
preparest  their  heart,  and 
thine  ear  hearkeneth  thereto. 

20  To  help  the  fatherless 
and  poor  unto  their  right,  that 
the  man  of  the  earth  be  no 
more  exalted  against  them. 


273 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  2. 


Psalm  xi.  In  domino  corifido. 

IN  the  Lord  put  1  my  trust 
how  bay  ye  then  to  my  soul 
that  she   should  flee  as  a  bird 
unto  the  hill  I 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend 
their  bow,  and  make  ready 
their  arrows  within  the  quiver, 
that  they  may  privily  shoot  at 
them  which  are  true  of  heart 

3  For  the  foundations  will 
be  cast  down  ;  and  what  hath 
the  righteous  clone  ?- 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy 
temple  ;  the  Lord's  seat  is  in 
heaven. 

5  His  eyes  consider  the 
poor,  and  his  eye-lids  try  the 
children  of  men. 

6  The  Lord  alloweth  the 
righteous ;  but  the  ungodly, 
and  him  that  delighteth  in 
wickedness,  doth  his  soul  ab- 
hor. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall 
rain  snare s,fire  and  brimstone, 
storm  and  tempest :  this  shall 
be  their  portion  to  drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Lord 
loveth  righteousness  :  his 
countenance  will  behold  the 
thing  that  is  just. 

EVEXIXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xii.      Salvum  mefac. 

HELP  me,  Lord,  for  there 
is  not  one  godly  man  left ; 
for  the  faithful  are  minished 
from  among  the  children  of 
men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every 
one  with  his  neighbour  ;  they 
do  but  flatter  with  their  lips, 
i.nd  dissemble  in  their  double 
heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out 


all  deceitful  lips,and  the  tongue 
that  speaketh  proud  things  : 

4  Which  have  said,  With. 
our  tongue  will  we  prevail ; 
we  are  they  that  ought  to 
speak  :   who  is  Lord  over  us  I 

5  Now,  for  the  comfortless, 
troubles  sake  of  the  needy, 
and  because  of  the  deep  sigh- 
ing of  the  poor, 

6  I  will  up,  saith  the  Lord, 
and  will  help  every  one  from 
him  that  swelleth  against  him, 
and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord 
are  pure  words,  even  as  the 
silver  which  from  the  earth  is 
tried  and  purified  seven  times 
in  the  fire. 

8  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O 
Lord ;  thou  shalt  preserve  him 
from  this  generation  forever, 

9  The  ungodly  walk  on 
every  side  :  when  they  are 
exalted,  the  children  of  men 
are  put  to  rebuke. 

Psalm  xiii.      Usque  quo.   Do- 
mine  ? 

ijTOW  long  wilt  thou  forget 
A~  -ii-me,  O  Lord  ;  for  even  ? 
how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy 
face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  seek 
counsel  in  my  soul,  and  be  so 
vexed  in  my  heart :  How  long 
shall  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me  ? 

3  Consider,  and  hear  me, 
O  Lord  my  God ;  lighten  mine 
eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I 
have  prevailed  against  him: 
for  if  I  be  cast  down,  they 
that  trouble  me  will  rejoice 
at  it. 


DAY  3. 


THE  PSALTER. 


273 


5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy 
mercy,  and  my  heart  is  joyful 
in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  of  the  Lord, 
because  he  hath  dealt  so  lov- 
ingly with  me  -,  yea,  I  will 
praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
most  Highest. 

Psalm  xlv.      Dixit  insifiiens. 

THE   fool  hath  said  in  his 
heart,  There  is  no  God. 

2  They  are  corrupt,  and 
become  abominable  in  their 
doings  ;  there  is  none  that  do- 
eth  good,  no  not  one. 

3  The  Lord  looked  down 
from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men,  to  see  if  there  were 
any  that  would  understand, 
and  seek  after  God  ; 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out 
of  the  way,  they  are  altogether 
become  abominable  ;  there  is 
none  that  doeth  good,  no  not 
one. 

5  Their  throat  is  an  open 
sepulchre  ;  with  their  tongues 
have  they  deceived  :  the  poi 
son  of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of 
cursing  and  bi.terness  ;  their 
feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappi- 
ness  is  in  their  ways,  and  the 
way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known ;  there  is  no  fear  of  God 
before  their  eyes. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge, 
that  they  are  all  such  workers 
of  mischief,  eating  up  my 
people  as  it  were  bread,  and 
call  not  upon  the  Lord  ? 

9  I  here  were  they  brought 
in  great  fear,  even  where  no 


fear  was  ;  for  God  is  in   the 
generation  of  me  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made 
a  mock  at  the  counsel  of  the 
poor  ;  because  he  putteth  his 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

1 1  Who  shall  give  salvation 
unto  Israel  out  of  Sion  ?  When 
the  Lord  turneth  the  captivity 
of  his  people,  then  shall  Jacob 
rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be 
glad. 


The  Third  Day. 

MORNIJYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xv.     Domine,  qui* 
habitabit  7 

LORD,   who  shall  dwell  in 
thy   tabernacle  ?   or  who 
shall  rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  Even  he  that  lead eth  an 
un corrupt  life,  and  doeth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  and  speak - 
eth  the  truth  from  his  heart  : 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  de- 
ceit in  his  tongue,  nor  done 
evil  to  his  neighbour,. and  hath 
not  slandered  Lis  neighbour  : 

4  He  that  setteth  not  by 
himself  ;  but  is  lowly  in  his 
own  eyes,  and  maketh  much 
of  them  that  fear  the  Lord  : 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his 
neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his 
own  hindrance  : 

6  He  that  hath  not  given 
his  money  upon  usury,  nor 
taken  reward  against  the  in- 
nocent. 

7  Whoso  doeth  these  things 
shall  never  fall. 


274 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  6v 


Psalm  xvi.   Conaerva  m<r, 
D  amine. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God; 
for  in  thee  have  I  put  my 
triibt. 

2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said 
unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my 
God  .  my  goods  are  nothing 
unto  thee. 

3  All  my  delight  is  upon  the 
saints  that  are  in  the  earth  and 
upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue 

4  But  they  that  run  after 
another  god  shall  have  great 
trouble. 

5  Their  drink-offerings 
blood  will  I  not  offer,  neither 
make  mention  of  their  names 
within  my  lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the 
portion  of  mine  inheritance 
and  of  my  cup  ;  thou  shalt 
maintain  my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me 
in  a  fair  ground ;  yea  I  have 
a  goodly  heritage. 

8  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for 
giving  me  warning  ;  my  reins 
also  chasten  me  in  the  night 
season. 

9  I  have  set  God  always 
before  me  ;  for  he  is  on  my 
right  hand,  therefore  I  shall 
not  foil. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was 
glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiced  ; 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope 

1 1  For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not 
leave  my  soul  in  hell;  neither 
shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One 
to  see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the 
path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence 
is  the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at 
thy  right  hand  there  is  plca- 
bure  for  evermore- 


Psalm  xvii.  Exaudi,  Dominc. 

HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord) 
consider  my  complaint, 
and  hearken  unto  my  prayer, 
that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned 
lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come 
forth  from  thy  presence,  and 
let  thine  eyes  look  upon  the 
thing  that  is  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  and 
visited  mine  heart  in  the  nighe 
season  ;  thou  hast  tried  me, 
and  shalt  find  no  wickedness 
in  me  ;  for  I  am  utterly  pur- 

of  posed  that  my  mouth  shali  not 
offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works 
that  are  done  against  the  words 
of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept  me 
from  the  way  s  of  the  destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  go- 
ings- in  thy  paths,  that  my 
footsteps  slip  not. 

6  I  have  called  upon  thee, 
O  God,  for  thou  shalt  hear 
me  :  incline  thine  ear  to  me, 
and  hearken  unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  lov- 
ing kindness,  thou  that  ait  the 
Saviour  of  them  which  put 
their  trust  in  thee,  from  such 
as  resist  thy  right  hand. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of 
an  eye ;  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  ungodly,  that 
trouble  me ;  mine  enemies 
compass  me  round  about,  to 
take  away  my  soul. 

10  They  are  enclosed  in 
their  own  fat,  and  their  mouth 
speaketh  proud  things. 

1 1  They  lie  waiting  in  oub 
way  on  every  side  ;  turning 
their  eyes  down  to  the  ground 


DAY  3. 


THE  PSALTER. 


1 2  Like  as  a  lion  that  is 
greedy  of  bis  prey,  and  as  it 
were  a  lion's  whelp  lurking  in 
secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint 
him,  and  cast  him  clown ; 
deliver  my  soul  from  the  un- 
godly, which  is  a  sword  of 
thine  : 

14  From  the  men  of  thy 
hand,  O  Lord,  from  the  men 
I  say,  and  from  the  evil  world  ; 
which  have  their  portion  in 
tiiis  life,  whose  bellies  thou 
fillest  with  thy  hid  treasure. 

15  They  have  children  at 
their  desire,  and  leave  the 
rest  of  their  substance  for 
their  babes. 

1 6  But  as  for  me,  I  will  be- 
hold thy  presence  in  righte- 
ousness ;  and  when  I  awake 
up  after  thy  likeness,  I  shall 
be  satisfied  with  it. 

EVEXIXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xviii.     Deligam  te, 
JJomine. 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord, 
my  strength.  The  Lord 
is  my  stony  rock,  and  my  de- 
fence, my  Saviour,  my  God 
and  my  might,  in  whom  I  will 
trust ;   my  buckler,  the   horn 


4  The  pains  of  hell  came 
about  me;  the  snares  of  death 
overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  I  will  call 
upon  the  Lord)  and  complain 
unto  my  God  ; 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice 
out  of  his  holy  temple,  and 
my  complaint  shall  come  be- 
fore him  ;  it  shall  enter  even 
into  his  ears. 

7  The  earth  trembled  and 
quaked,  the  very  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  shook,  and 
were  removed,  because  he 
was  wroth. 

8  There  went  a  smoke  out 
in  his  presence,  and  a  consum- 
ing fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so 
that  coals  were  kindled  at  it. 

9  He  bowed  the  heavens 
also,  and  came  down,  and  it 
was  dark  under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  Che- 
rubim, and  did  fly  ;  he  came 
flying  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind. 

1 1  He  made  darkness  his 
secret  place,  his  pavilion  round 
about  him  with  dark  water, 
and  thick  clouds  to  cover  him. 

12  At  the  brightness  oi  his 
presence  his  clouds  removed  ; 
hail-stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  lord  also  thunder- 
ed   out   of   heaven,    and  the 


also  of  my  salvation,  and  my  Highest   gave  his   thunder; 

hail -stones  and  co«ls  of  fire. 
14  He  sent  out  his  arrows* 


refuge 


2  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord, 
which  is  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed :  so  shall  I  be  safe  from 
mine  enemies 

3  The  sorrows  of  death 
compassed  me  and  the  over- 
flowings of  ungodliness  made 
me  airuid. 


and  scattered  them  ;  he  cast 
forth  lightnings,  and  destroy- 
ed them 

15  The  springs  of  waters 
were  ceen,  and  the  foundations 
ot  the  round  world  were  dis- 
covered   at  thy   chiding,   O 


576 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  3. 


Lord,  at  the  blasting  of  the 
breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

1 6  He  shall  send  down  from 
on  high  to  fetch  me,  and  shall 
take  me  out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  deliver  me 
from  my  strongest  enemy, and 
from  them  which  hate  mej  for 
they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in 
the  day  of  my  trouble  ;  but 
the  Lord  was  my  upholder. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also 
into  a  place  of  liberty  ;  he 
brought  me  forth,  even  be- 
cause he  had  a  favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  reward 
me  after  my  righteous  deal- 
ing, according  to  the  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  shall  he  re- 
compense me. 

2 1  Because  I  have  kept  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
not  forsaken  my  God,  as  the 
wicked  doth. 

22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all 
his  laws,  and  will  not  cast  out 
his  commandments  from  me. 

23  I  was  also  uncorrupt  be- 
fore him,  and  eschewed  mine 
own  wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord 
reward  me  after  my  righteous 
dealing,  and  according  unto 
the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
in  his  eye-sight. 

25  With  the  holy  thou  shalt 
be  holy,  and  with  a  perfect 
man  thou  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt 
be  clean,  and  with  the  froward 
thou  shalt  learn  frowardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the 
people  that  are  in  adversity, 
and  shalt  bring  down  the  high 
looks  of  the  proud. 


28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my 
candle  ;  the  Lord  my  God 
shall  make  my  darkness  to  be 
light. 

29  For  in  thee  I  shall  dis- 
comfit an  host  of  men,  and 
with  the  help  of  my  God  I 
shall  leap  over  the  wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  is  an 
undcnied  way  ;  the  word  of  the 
Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  fire  : 
he  is  the  defender  of  all  them 
that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

3 1  For  who  is  God,  but  the 
Lord  ?  or  who  hath  any 
strength,  except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God,  that  girdeth 
me  with  strength  of  war,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like 
harts'  feet,  and  setteth  me  up 
on  high. 

34  He  teacheth  mine  hands 
to  fight,  and  mine  arms  shall 
break  even    a  bow  of  steel. 

35  Thou  hast  given  me  the 
defence  of  thy  salvation  ;  thy 
right  hand  also  shall  hold  me 
up  and  thy  loving  correction 
shall  make  me  great. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room 
enough  under  me  for  to  go,  that 
my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  I  will  follow  upon  mine 
enemies,  and  overtake  them  ; 
neither  will  I  turn  again  till  I 
have  destroyed  them. 

38  I  will  smite  them,  that 
they  shall  not  be  able  to  stand, 
but  fall  under  my  feet. 

39  Thou  hast  girded  me 
with  strength  unto  the  bat- 
tle ;  thou  shalt  throw  down 
mine  enemies  under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  e- 
inemies  also  to  turn  their  backs 


DAY  4. 


THE  PSALTER. 


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upon  me,  and  I  shall  destroy!  The  Fourth  Dav. 

them  that  hate  me.  M011XIXG  PRAYER. 


4 1  They  shall  cry,  but  there 
stall  be  none  to  help  them; 
yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  shall 
they  cry,  but  he  shall  not 
hear  them. 

42  I  will  beat  them  as  small 
as  the  dust  before  the  wind: 
I  will  cast  them  out  as  the 
clay  in  the  streets 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me 
from  the  strivings  of  the  peo- 
ple, and  thou  shalt  make  me 
the  head  of  the  heathen. 

44  A  people  whom  I  have 
not  known  shall  serve  me. 

4  5  As  soon  as  they  hear  of 
me,  they  shall  obey  me;  but 
the  strange  children  shall  dis- 
semble with  me. 

46  The  strange  children 
shall  fail,  and  be  afraid  out 
of  their  prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth ;  and 
blessed  be  my  strong  helper 
and  praised  be  the  God  of  my 
Salvation : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth 
that  I  be  avenged,  and  subdu- 
eth  the  people  unto  me. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivereth 
me  from  my  cruel  enemies, 
and  setteth  me  up  above  mint 
adversaries :  thou  shalt  rid 
me  from  the  wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing 
praises  unto  thy  Name. 

51  Great  prosperity  giveth 
he  unto  his  King,  and  showeth 
lovii tg>  kindness  unto  David, 
his  Arointed,  and  unto  his 
Seed  for  evermore. 


Psalm  xix.     Call  cnarrant. 

THE  heavens  declare  the 
glory  of  God,  and  the 
firmament  showeth  lis  handy 
work. 

2  One  day  telleth  another, 
and  one  night  certifieth  an- 
other. 

3  There  is  neither  speech 
nor  language,  but  their  voices 
are  heard  among  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out 
into  all  lands,  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

5  In  them  hath  he  set  a  ta- 
bernacle for  the  sun,  which 
cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom 
out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his 
course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the  end 
of  it  again,  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is 
an  undefiled  law,  converting 
the  soul  ;  the  testimony  of  the 
I  ord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wis- 
dom unto  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord 
are  light,  and  rejoice  the 
heart;  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth 
light  unto  the  eves. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
clean,  and  endureth  for  ever; 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
time,  and  rigHeous  i.ltoe;ether. 

10  Vore  to  be  desired  are 
they  than  p-old,  yea,  th$J)  much 
fine  gold  ;  sweeter  also  than 
honey,  and  the  honey-comb.. 


Aa 


278 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  4. 


11     Moreover,  by   them    i 

thy    servant   taught ;     and    in 

got' them  there  is  great 

reward. 

1 3  Who  can  tell  how  oft  he 
ofTendeth?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  fault*. 

13  Keep  thy  servant  alst. 
from  presumptuous  sins,  lesi 
they  get  the  dominion  over 
me;  so  shall  I  be  undefined, 
and  innocent  from  the  great 
offence. 

14  ^et  the  words  of  my 
mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  alway  accept- 
able in  thy  sight, 

15  O    Lord,    my 
and  my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  xx.     Exaudiate  U  Bo 
minus. 


strength. 


THE  Lord  hear  thee  in 
the  day  of  trouble  ;  the 
'Name  of  the  God  of  Jacob 
defend  thee  : 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the 
Sanctuary,  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Sion  : 

3  Remember  all  thy  offer- 
ings, and  accept  thy  'burnt-sa- 
crifice : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  de- 
sire, and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy 
salvation,  and  triumph  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  our  God  : 
the  Lord  perform  all  thy  pe- 
titions. 

6  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord 
helpeth  his  Anointed,  and  will 
hear  him  from  his  holy  hea- 
ven, even  with  the  wholesome 
strength  of  his  right  hand. 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in 
chariots,  and  some  in  horses  \  wrath  :  the  Lord  shall  destroy 


Nut    we    will    remember    the 
Xame  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down 
and  fdlen ;  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord ;  and  hear  us, 
O  King  of  heaven,  when  we 
cull  upon  thee. 

Psalm    xxi.     Domine,   in  vir~ 
tute  tua. 

THE  King  shall  rejoice  in 
thy  strength,  O  Lord  ; 
exceeding  glad  shall  he  be  of 
thy  salvation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his 
heart's  desire,  and  hast  not 
denied  him  the  request  of  his 
lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent 
him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness, and  shalt  set  a  crown  of 
pure  gold  upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee,  and 
thou  gavest  him  a  long  life, 
even  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  'hy 
salvation  ;  glory  and  gnat 
worship  shalt  thou  lay  upon 
him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  h*m 
everlasting  felicity,  and  make 
him  glad  with  the  joy  of  thy 
countenance. 

7  And  why  ?  because  the 
King  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the 
most  Highest,  he  shall  not 
miscarry. 

8  All  thine  enemies  shall 
feel  thy  hand  ;  thy  right  hand 
shall  fir.d  out  them  that  Nate 
thee. 

9  Thou  shalt  make  them 
like  a  fierv  oven  in  tine  of  thy 


DAY  4. 


THE  PSALTER. 


271) 


them  in  his  displeasure,  and 
the  fire  shall  consume  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou 
root  out  of  the  earth,  and  then 
seed  from  among  the  children 
of  men. 

1  I   For  they  intended  mis 


out  their  lips,  and  shake  their 
heads,  saying, 

8  1  te  trusted  in  Oocl,  that  he 
would  deliver  him ;  let  him  de- 
liver him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

9  But  thou  art  he  that  took 
me  out  oi'mv  mother's  womb  ; 


chief  against  thee,  and   ima-j thou  wast  my    hope,   when  I 


gined  such  a  device   as  they 
are  not  able  to  perform  ; 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou 
put  them  to  flight,  and  the 
strings  of  thy  bow  shalt  thou 
make  ready  against  the  face 
of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exalted,  Lord, 


hanged  yet  upon  my  mother's 
breasts. 

10  I  have  been  left  unto 
thee  ever  since  I  "was  born  ; 
thou  art  my  God  even  from 
my  mother's  womb. 

11  O  go  not  from  me  ;  for 
trouble    is  hard  at  hand,   and 


in  thine  own  strength;  so  will  there  is  none  to  help  me. 
we  simv  and  oraise  thy  power.|      12   Many  oxen  are    come 

EVEJVI.VG  PRAYER. 


Psalm  xxii.     Deus,   Deus 
meus. 


about  me  ;   Ta<  ouns  oi  nasau 
close  me  in  on  every  side. 

13   They    gape    upon    me 
with  their  mouths,  as  it  were 
"Y  God,   my   God,  look'a  ramping  and  a  roaring  lion, 
upon  me  !  why  hast  thou!      1 4  I  am  poured  out  like  wa- 
forsaken  me,  and  art  so  farjter,  and  all  my  bones  are  <»ut 
from  my  health,  and  from  the'of  joint ;  my  heart  also  in  *he 


words  of  my  complaint  ? 

2  ()  my  God,  1  cry  in  the 
day-time,  but  thou  nearest 
not :  and  in  the  night-season 
also  I  take  no  rest 


midst  of  my  body  is  even  like 
melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up 
like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
cleaveth  to  my  gums,  and  thou 
3  And  thou  continuest  holy,  shalt  bring  me  into  the   dust 


O  thou  worship  of  Israel. 

4  >ur  fathers  hoped  in 
thee  ;  they  trusted  in  thee,  and 
thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  called  upon  thee  ; 
and  were  holpen  ;  they  put 
their  trust  in  thee,  and  were 
not  confounded. 

6  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a 
worm,  and  no  man  ;  a  very 
scorn  of  men,  and  the  out-cast 
of  the  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me, 
laugh  me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot 


of  death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come 
about  me,  andthe  council  of  the 
wickedlayeth  siege  against  me 

17  They  pierced  my  hands, 
and  my  feet :  I  may  tell  all 
my  bones  :  they  stand  staring 
and  looking  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments 
among  them,  and  cast  losts 
upon  my  vesture. 

1 9  But  be  not  thou  far  from 
me,  O  Lord  ;  thou  art  my  suc- 
cour, haste  thee  to  help  me. 


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THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  5. 


20  Deliver  my  soul  From 
the  sword,  my  darling  from 
the  power  of  -he  dog. 

21  Save  me  fro  n  the  lion's 
mouth  ;  thou  hast  heard  me 
ako  from   among-  the  horns 

unicorns. 

I  will  declare  thy  Name 
unto  my  brethren  ;  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation 
"will  I  praise  thee. 

23  ( )  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
that  fear  him  ;  magnify  him 
all  ye  of  the  seed  of  Jacob  ; 
and  fear  him,  all  ye  seed  of 
Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  des- 
pised  nor  abhorred  the   low 

?  of  ihe  poor;  he  hath 
not  hid  his  face  from  him  ; 
but  when  he  called  unto  him 
he  heard  him. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in 
the  great  congregation  ;  m  y 
vows  will  I  perform  in  the 
sight  of  them  that  fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and 
be  satisfied  ;  they  that  seek  af- 
ter the  Lord,  shall  praise  him : 
your  heart  shall  live  forever. 

27  \M  the  ends  of  the  world 
shall  remember  themselves 
and  be  turned  unto  the  Lord  ; 
and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  na 
tions shall  worship  before  him. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the 
L  >rd's  and  he  is  the  Governor 
among  the  people. 

29  All  such  as  be  fat  upon 
earth  have  eaten,  and  wor 
shipped. 

30  All    they  that  go  down 
into  the  dust  shall  kneel  befoi 
him,  and  no  man  hath  quick- 
ened his  own  soul. 

31  My  seed  shall  serve 
him ;  ttiey  shall  be  countedun 


to  the  Lord  for  a  generation. 
32  They  shall  come,  and 
the  heavens  shall  declare  his 
righteousness  unto  a  people 
that  shall  be  born,  whom  the 
Lord  hath  made. 
Psal.  xxiii.    Ddminwi  regit  me* 

THE    Lord    is   my    shep- 
herd;  therefore    can    I 
lack  nothing. 

2  He  shall   feed  me  in    a 
green  pasture,  and    lead  me 
forth    beside   the    waters   of 
comfort. 

3  lie  shall  convert  my  soul, 
and  bring  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his 

Xuni  fe-'§  Vr<"~ . 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  thro' 
the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  ;  for 
thou  art  with  me,  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a  ta* 
ble  before  me  against  them 
that  trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  an- 
ointed my  head  with  oil,  and 
my  cup  shall  be  full. 

6  But  thy  loving  kindness 
and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life  ;  and  I 
will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 


The  Fifth  Day. 

MORjYIjVG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxiv.  Domini  est  terra. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's, 
and  all  that  therein  is  ; 
the  compass  of  the  world,  and 
they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it 
upon  the  seas,  and  prepared 
it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into 
the  hill  of  the  Lord?  or  who 
shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place; 


DAY  5. 


THE  PSALTEK. 


211 


4  Even  he  that  hath  clean 
hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind 
unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

5  Ik  shall  receive  the  bles- 
sing from  the  Lord,  and  righ- 
teousness from  the  God  of  his 
salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of 
them  that  seek  him  ;  even  of 
them  that  seek  thy  face,  O 
Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  I 
it  is  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye 
gates;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors ,  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory? 
even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm,  xxv.    Ad   te,   domine, 
levavi. 

UNTO  thee,  O  Lord,  will 
I  lift  up  my  soul ;  my 
Cod,  I  have  put  my  trust  in 
thee :  O  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded, neither  let  mine  ene- 
mies triumph  over  me. 

i  For  all  they  that  hope  in 
thee  shall  not  be  ashamed  ;  but 
such  as  transgress  without  a 
cause,  shal.  be  put  toconfus-on. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O 
Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  paths. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth, 
and  learn  me  ;  for  thou'art  the 
God  of  my  salvation  :   in  thee 


5  Call  to  remembrance,  O 
Lord,  thy  tender  mercies,  and 

thy    loving  kindnesses,  which 
.ave  been  ever  ot  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins 
and  offences  of  my  youth  ;  but 
according  to  thy  mercy  think 
thou  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for 
thy  goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is 
the  Lord;  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  1  hem  that  are  meek  shall 
he  guide  in  judgment ;  and 
such  as  are  gentle,  them  shall 
he  learn  his  way. 

j  9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord 
are  mercy  and  truth  unto  such 
as  keep  his  covenant  and  his 
testimonies. 

10  For  thy  Name's  sake,  O 
Lord,  be  merciful  unto  my 
sin  ;  for  it  is  great. 

11  What  man  is  he  that 
feareth  the  Lord  ?  him  shall 
he  teach  in  the  way  that  he 
shall  choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at 
ease,  and  his  seed  shall  inhe- 
rit the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord 
is  among  them  that  fear  him, 
and  he  will  show  them  his 
covenant. 

U  Mine  eyes  are  ever  look- 
ing unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  shall 
piuck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  thee  unto  me;  and 
have  mercy  upon  me  ;  for  I 
am  desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 
are  enlarged:  O  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity 


hath  been  my  hope  all  the  dar^d  miseiT>  *nd  &*¥#«  Wfe 
long.  aU  my  six*. 


$• 


THE  PiALliiR. 


DAY 


18  Consider  mine  enemies 
hew  many  they  are;  and  they 
bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against 
me. 

19  O  keep  my  soul,  and 
deliver  me :  let  me  not  be 
confounded,  lor  I  have  put 
my  mist  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  righ- 
teous dealing  wait  upon  me; 
for  my  hope  hath  ben  in  the 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O  God, 
out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  xxvi.  Judica  me,  Do- 
mine. 

BE  thou  my  judge,  O  Lord, 
for  1  have  walked  inno- 
cently :  my  trust  hath  been 
also  in  the  Lord,  therefore 
bhail  I  not  fall. 

2  Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and 
prove  me  ;  try  out  my  reins 
and  my  heart. 

3  For  thy  loving-kindness  is 
ever  before  mine  eyes ;  and  1 
will  walk  in  the  truth. 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain 
persons:  neither  will  I  have 
fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 

5  I  have  hated  the  congre- 
gation of  the  wicked  ;  and  will 
not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

6  I  will  wash  my  hands  in 
innocency,  O  Lord  ;  and  so 
will  I  go  to  thine  altar. 

7  That  I  may  show  the  voice 
of  thanksgiving,  and  tell  of 
all  thy  wondrous  works. 

8  Lord,  I  have  loved  the 
habitation  of  thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  thine  honour 
dwdleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul 
vith  the  sinners,  nor  my  life 
with  the  blood-thirsty  j 


10  In  whose  hands  is  wick- 
edness, and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  gifts. 

1 1  But  as  for  me,  I  will 
walk  innocently  :  O  deliver 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  right: 
I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the 
congregations. 

EVEXLXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxvii.  Dominus  Mil* 
minatio. 

THE  Lord  is  my  light  and 
salvation,  whom  then 
shall  I  fear  ?  the  Lord  is  the 
strength  of  my  life,  of  whom 
then  shall  i  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even 
mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my 
flesh,  they  stumbled  and  fell. 

5  Though  an  host  of  men 
were  laid  against  me,  yet  shall 
not  my  heart  be  afraid  ;  and 
though  there  rose  up  war 
against  me,  yet  will  I  put  my 
trust  in  thee. 

4  One  thing  have  I  desired 
of  the  Lord,  which  I  will  re- 
quire ;  even  that  I  may  dwell 
in  tlie  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold 
the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord,. 
and  to  visit  his  temple. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble 
he  shall  hide  me  in  his  taber- 
nacle, yea,  in  the  secret  place 
of  his  dwelling  shall  he  hide 
me,  and  set  me  up  upon  a 
rock  of  stone. 

6  And  now  shall  he  lift  up 
mine  head  above  mine  enemies 
round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will  I  offer  in 
his  dwelling  an  oblation,  witk 


DAY  5. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Jt3 


great  gladness  :  I  will  sing- and 
speak  praises  unto  the  Lord. 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voict, 
O  Lord,  when  I  cry  untt 
thee  ;  have  mercy  upon  me 
and  hear  me. 

*  My  heart  hath  talked  of 
thee,  Seek  ye  my  face  :  thy 
face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  thy  face 
from  me,  nor  cast  thy  servant 
away  in  displeasure. 

1 1  Thou  hast  been  my  suc- 
cour ;  leave  me  not,  neither 
forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  sal- 
vation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my 
mother  forsake  me,  the  Lord 
Caketh  me  up. 

13  Leach  me  thy  way,  O 
Lord,  and  lead  me  in  the  right 
way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into 
the  will  of  mine  adversaries 
for  there  are  false  witnesses 
risen  up  against  me,  and  such 
as  speak  wrong. 

15  I  should  utterTy  have 
fainted,  but  that  I  believe  ver- 
ily to  see  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

16  O  tarry  thou  the  Lord's 
leisure  ;  be  strong,  and  he 
9hall  comfort  thine  heart ;  and 
put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Psalm  xxviii.  Ad  te,  Domine 

UNTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O 
Lord,  my  strength  :  think 
no  scorn  of  me  ;  lest,  if  thou 
make  as  though  thou  nearest 
not,  I  become  like  them  that 
go  down  into  the  pit. 

9    Hear   the  voice    of  m> 
humble  petitions,  when  I  crv 


hands  towards  the  mercy  seat 
ui  thy  holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away,  nei- 
ther destroy  me  With  the  un- 
godly and  wicked  doers,  which 
speak  friendly  to  their  neigh- 
bours, but  imagine  mischief 
in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according* 
to  their  deeds,  and  according 
lo  the  wickedness  of  their  own 
inventions. 

5  Recompense  them  after 
the  work  of  their  hands  ;  pay 
them  that  they  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in- 
their  mind  the  works  of  the- 
Lord,  nor  the  operation  of  his 
hands ;  therefore  shall  he 
break  them  down,  and  not 
buiid  them  up. 

7  Praised  be  the  Lord  ;  for 
he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my 
humble  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strength, 
and  my  shield  ;  my  heart  hath 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  help- 
ed ;  therefore  my  heart  danc- 
eth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song 
will  I  praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength^ 
and  he  is  the  wholesome  de- 
fence of  his  Anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  people,  and 
give  thy  blessing  unto  thine  in- 
heritance :  feed  them,  and  set 
them  up  for  ever. 
Psalm  xxix.  jifferte  Domino, 

BRINCx  unto  the  Lord;  O 
ye  mighty,  bring  young 
rams  unto  the  Lord  ;  ascribe 
unto  the  Lord  worship  and 
strength. 

2  Give  the  Lord  the  honouv 
due  unto  his  name  ,   worship 


unto  thee  \  when  I  hold  up  my  [the  Lord  with  holy  worship 


2S4 


the:  rs\LTLR. 


DAY  C, 


3  It  is  the  Lord  that  com- 
iruuicleth  the  waters  ;  it  is  the 
glonous  God  that  maketh  the 
thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth 
the  sea  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
is  mighty  in  operation  ;  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  is  a  glorious 
voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  ye  i. 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars 
of  Libanus. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to 
skip  like  a  calf,  Libanus  also 
and  Sirion  like  a  young  uni- 
corn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
divideth  the  flames  of  fire ; 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh 
the  wilderness  ;  yea,  the  Lord 
shdketh  the  wilderness  of  (Ja- 
des. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord 
maketh  the  hinds  to  bring 
forth  young,  and  discovereth 
the  thick  bushes  :  in  his  tem- 
ple doth  every  man  speak  of 
his  honour. 

9  The  Lord  sitteth  above 
the  water  flood,  and  the  Lord 
remainetli  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give 
strength  unto  his  people,  the 
Lord  shall  give  his  people  the 
blessing  of  peace. 


I 


The  Sixth  Day. 

MQR.YLYG  PR  IYER. 

Psalm  xxx.     Rxaltabo  te^ 
Domine. 
WILL  magnify  thee,  O 


2  ()  Lord  my  God,  I  cried 

unio  thee  ;  and  thou  hast  heal- 
ed me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought 
ny  soul  out  of  hell :  thou  hast 
kept  my  life  from  them  that 
go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the 
Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his ;  and 
give  thanks  unto  him,  for  a 
remembrance  of  Ins  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth 
but  the  twinkling  of  an  eye, 
and  in  his  pleasure  is  life  ; 
heaviness  may  endure  for  a 
night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the 
morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I 
said,  I  shall  never  be  remov- 
ed ;  thou,  Lord,  of  thy  good- 
ness, hadst  made  my  hili  so 
sti  ong. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face 
from  me,   and  1  was  troubled. 

8  Then  cried  1  unto  thee, 
O  Lord ;  and  gat  me  to  my 
Lord  right  humbly. 

9  What  profit   is  there   in 
my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to- 
the  pit  ? 

10  Shall  the  dust  give 
thanks  unto  thee  ?  or  shall  it 
declare  thy  truth  ? 

1 1  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have 
merry  upon  me ;  Lord,  be 
thou  my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turned  my 
heaviness  into  joy  ;  thou  hast 
put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  gird- 
ed me  with  gladness  : 

13  Therelore  shall  every 
good  man  sing  of  thy  praise 


tnout  ceasing  :  O  my  Godj 
Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  set  mt'I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 


up,   and  "oi  ni  >de  my  iocs  to  for  ever, 
triumph  over  me. 


DAY  <?. 


THE  PSALTER. 


2S5 


Psalm  xxxi.     In  te,  DomineA      13    I   became    a     reproof 
sfreravi.  among  all  mine  enemies,  but 

IN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  especially  among  my  neigh- 
my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  hours  ;  and  they  of  mine  ac- 
put  to  confusion  ;  deliver  roc I quaint anee  wereafraid  ol  me  ; 
in  thy  righteousness.  land  they  that  did  see  me  with- 

2Bo\vdo\vnthineeartome  ;!out,     conveyed     themselves 
make  haste  to  deliver  me.       from  me 

3  And   be  thou  my  strong       14   I  am  clean  forgotten  a* 
rock,  and  house    of  defence,  a  dead  man  out  of  mind 


that  thou  mayest  save  me  ; 

4  For  thou  art  my  strong 
rock,  and  my  castle  ;  be  thou  blasphemy  of  the  multitude, 


1  am 

become  like  a  broken  vessel. 

15   For  I    have  heard    the 


also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for 
thy  Name's  sake. 

5  Draw  me  out  of  the  net 
that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me  ;  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  commend 
my  spirit  ;  for  thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord,  thou 
God  of  truth. 

7  I  have  hated  them  that 
hold  of  superstitious  vanities, 
and  my  trust  hath  been  in  the 
Lord. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice 
in  thy  mercy  ;  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble,  and 
hast  known  my  soul  in  adver- 
sities. 

9  Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up 
into  the  hand  of  the  enemy, 
but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large 
room . 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me, 
O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble, 
and  mine  eye  is  consumed  for 
very  heaviness  ;  yea,  my  soul 
and  my  body. 

1 1  For  my  life  is  waxen  old 
with  heaviness,  and  my  years 
with  mourning. 

12  My  strength  failed  me, 
because  of  mine  iniquity,  and 
iny  bones  are  consumed. 


and  fear  is  on  every  side,  while 
they  conspire  together  against 
me,  and  take  their  counsel  to 
take  away  my  life. 

1 6  But  my  hope  hath  been 
in  thee,  O  Lord  ;  I  have  said, 
Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy  hand; 
deliver  me  from  the  hand  ©f 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them 
that  persecute  me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the 
light  of  thy  countenance,  and 
save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confound- 
ed, O  Lord,  for  1  have  called 
upon  thee ;  let  the  ungodly  be 
put  to  confusion,  and  be  put  to 
silence  in  the  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be 
put  to  silence,  which  cruelly, 
disdainfully,  and  despitefully 
speak  against  the  righteous. 

2 1  O  how  plentiful  is  thy- 
goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  for  them  that  fear  thee, 
and  that  thou  hast  prepared 
for  them  that  put  their  trust 
in  thee,  even  before  the  sons 
of  men  1 

22  Thou  shalt  hide  them 
privily  by  thine  own  presence 
from  the  provoking  of  all  men  • 


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THE  PSALTER, 


DAY  <J. 


thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly!  7  Tor  this  shall  every  one 
in  thy  tabernacle  from  the, that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
strife  of  tongues.  junto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou 

23  Thanks  be  to  the  Lord  ;  may  est  be  found  ;  but  in  the 
for  he  hath  showed  me  mar-j great  water  floods  they  shall 
vellous    great     kindness  in  ajnot  come  nigh  him. 

Strong  city.  8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide 

24  And  when  I  made  haste, 'me  in;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
I  said,   I   am   cast  out  of  the!  from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  corn- 


sight  of  thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heard- 
est  the  voice  of  my  prayer, 
when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye 
his  saints  ;  for  the  Lord  pre- 
served them  that  are  faithful, 
and  ptentsantlp  rewardeth  the 
proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall 
establish  your  heart,  all  ye  that 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

&VE.YIXG   PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxii.     Beu**  quorum, 

LESS  ED  is  he  whose  un- 
righteousness is  forgiven, 
and  whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto 
whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there 
is  no  guile. 

3  For  whilst  I  held  my 
tongue,  my  bones  consumed 
awav  through  my  daily  com- 
plaining. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  heavy 
upon  me  day  and  night,  and 
my  moisture  is  likethedrought 
in  summer. 

5  I  will  acknowledge  my 
sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  unrigh- 
teousness have  I  not  hid. 

6  I  said,  I  will  confess  my 
sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so 
thou  forgavest  the  wickedness 
©f  my  sin. 


pass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and 
teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein 
thou  shalt  go;  and  I  will  guide 
thee  with  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ye  not  like  to  horse 
and  nuile*  which  have  no  un- 
derstanding ;  whose  mouths 
mus*  be  held  with  bit  and  bri- 
dle, lest  they  fell  up- 

1 1  Great  plagues  remain  for 
the  ungodly;  bu'  whosopu  Leta 
his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy 
embraceth  him  on  every  side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous, 
and  rejoice  in  the  Lord ;  and 
be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true 
of  .heart. 

Psalm  xxxiii.   Exultate,  justi. 

REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O 
ye  righteous ;  for  it  be- 
cometh  well  the  just  to  be 
thankful. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp; 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  the 
lute,  and  instrument  of  ten 
strings. 

3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 
song  ;  sing  praises  lustily  un- 
to him  with  a  good  courage; 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  true,  and  all  his  works  are 
faithful. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness 
and  judgment ;  the  earth  is  full 
of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord-, 


DAY  6. 


THE  PSALTER. 


5S- 


6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord 
were  the  heavens  made,  and 
all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the 
breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters 
of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap  ;  and  layeth  up 
the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure- 
house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the 
Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of  him,  all 
ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  ; 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was 
done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the 
counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought,  and  maketh  the  devi- 
ces of  the  people  to  be  ofnonejthee 
effect,  and  casteth  out  the 
counsels  of  princes. 

1 1  The  counsel  of  the  Lord 
shall  endure  for  ever,  and  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  from  ge- 
neration to  generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people 
whose  God  is  the  Lord  Jeho- 
vah ;  and  blessed  are  the  folk 
that  he  hath  chosen  to  him,  to 
be  his  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down 
from  heaven,  and  beheld  ail 
the  children  of  men  ;  from  the 
habitation  of  his  dwelling,  he 
considereth  all  them  that  dwell 
on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the 
hearts  of  them,  and  under- 
stindeth  all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  king  that  can 
saved  by  the  multitude  of 

an  host ;  neither  is  any  migh- 
ty man  delivered  by  much 
strength. 

16  A  horse  is  counted  but  a 
vain  thing  to  save  a  man  ;  nei- 


ther shall  he  deliver  any  man 
by  his  great  strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the 
Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  upon  them  that  put 
their  trust  in  his  mercy  ; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul 
from  death,  and  to  feed  them, 
in  the  time  of  dearth. 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently 
tarried  for  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is 
our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  re- 
joice in  him  ;  because  we  have 
hoped  in  his  holy  Name, 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kind- 
ness, O  Lord,  be  upon  us, 
like  as  we  do  put  our  trust  in 


Psalm  xxxiv.   Benedicam  Do- 
mino. 

I  WILL  alway  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord  ;   his  praise 
shall  ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her 
boast  in  the  Lord  ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  \\;th 
me,  and  let  us  magnify  his 
Name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered 
me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

5  They  had  an  eye  unta 
him,  and  were  lightened  ;  and 
their  faces  wete  not  ashamed. 

6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  him  ;  yea, 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord 
tarrieth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him,  and  delivereth 
them. 

8  O  taste,  and  see  how  gra~ 


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THE  PSALTER. 


©AY  7. 


cious  the   Lord  is  :  blessed  is 
the  man  that  tnifiteth  in  him. 

9  ()  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that 
are  his  Saints  ,  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

10  Tht  lions  do  lack,  and 
suffer  hunger  ;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no 
manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

1 1  Come,  ye  children,  and 
hearken  unto  me  ;  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that 
lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain 
see  good  days  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from 
evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good; 
seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are 
over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the 
Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remem 
branceof  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and 
the  Lord  heareth  them,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all 
their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto 
them  that  a^e  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as 
be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles  of 
the  righteous  ;  but  the  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones, 
so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

2 1  But  misfortune  shall  slay 
the  ungodly,  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  de- 
solate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the 


souls  of  his  servants  ;  and  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in 
him  shall  not  be  destitute. 


The  Seventh  Day. 

MORXLVG  PR.4YER. 

Psalm  xxxv.  Judica  Dominc. 

PLEAD  thou  my  cause,  O 
Lord,  with  them  that 
strive  with  me,  and  fight  thou 
against  them  that  fight  against 
me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield 
and  buckler,  and  stand  up  to 
help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and 
stop  the  way  against  them  that 
persecute  me :  say  unto  my 
soul,  1  am  thy  salvation. 

4  Let  them  be  confounded, 
and  put  to  shame,  that  seek 
after  my  soul ;  let  them  be 
turned  back,  and  brought  to 
confusion,  that  imagine  mis- 
chief for  me. 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  <lust 
before  the  wind,  and  the  Angel 
of  the  Lord  scattering  therm 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and 
slippery,  and  let  the  Angel  of 
the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  have  privily  laid 
their  net  to  destrov  me  with- 
out a  cause  ;  yea,  even  with- 
out a  cause  have  they  made  a 
pit  for  my  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction 
come  upon  him  unawares,  and 
his  net  that  he  hath  laid  pri- 
vily catch  himself;  that  he 
may  fall  into  his  own  mischief. 

9  And  my  soul  be  joyful  in 
the  Lord ;  it  shall  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 


DAY  1, 


THE  PSALTER. 


289 


10  All  my  bones  shall  say 
Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee, 
who  delivercst  the  poor  from 
him  that  is  too  strong  for  him  ; 
yea,  the  poor,  and  him  that  is 
in  misery,  from  him  that  spoil 
eth  him  ? 

1 1  False  witness  did  rise 
up  :  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil 
for  good,  to  the  great  discom- 
fort of  my  soul. 

13  Nevertheless,  when  they 
were  sick,  I  put  on  sackcloth, 
and  humbled  my  soul  with  fast- 
ing, and  my  prayer  shall  turn 
into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as 
though  it  had  been  my  friend 
or  my  brother  ;  I  went  hea- 
vily, as  one  that  mourneth  for 
"his  mother. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity 
they  rejoiced,  and  gathered 
themselves  together.;  yea,  the 
very  abjects  came  together 
against  me  unawares,  making 
mouths  at  me,  and  ceased  not. 

16  With  the  flatterers  were 
busy  mockers,  who  gnashed 
upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

1 7  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
look  upon  this  ?  O  deliver  my 
soul  from  the  calamities  which 
they  bring  on  me,  and  my 
darling  from  the  lions. 

1 8  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks 
in  the  great  congregation  ;  1 
will  praise  thee  among  much 
people. 

19  O  let  not  them  that  are 
mine  enemies  triumph  over 
me  ungodly  ;  neither  let  them 
wink  with  their  eyes,  that  hate 
me  without  a  cause. 


20  And  why  ?  their  com- 
muning is  not  for  peace  ;  but 
they  imagine  deceitful  words 
against  them  that  are  quiet  in 
the  land. 

21  They  gaped  upon  me 
with  their  mouths,  and  said, 
Fie  on  thee,  fie  on  thee,  we 
saw  it  with  our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O 
Lord ;  hold  not  thy  tongue  then ; 
go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 

23  Awake  and  stand  up  to 
judge  my  quarrel ;  avenge  thou 
my  cause,  my  God  and  my 
Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my 
God,  according  to  thy  righte* 
ousness,  and  let  them  not  tri- 
umph over  me. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their 
hearts,  There,  there,  so  would 
we  have  it ;  neither  let  them 
say,  We  have  devoured  him. 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  con- 
fusion and  shame  together, 
that  rejoice  at  my  table  ;  let 
them  be  clothed  with  rebuke 
and  dishonour,  that  boast 
themselves  againt  me. 

27  Let  them  be  glad  and 
rejoice,  that  favour  my  righ- 
teous dealing ;  yea,  let  them 
say  alway,  Blessed  be  the 
Lord,  who  hath  pleasure  in 
the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  my  tongue, 
it  shall  be  talking  of  thy  righ- 
teousness, and  of  thy  praise, 
all  the  day  long. 

Psalm  xxxvi.    Dixit  injustus. 

Y  heart  showeth  me  the 
wickedness    of  the  un- 
godly, that  there  is  no  fear  of 
God  before  his  eves. 
B  b 


M' 


2<X) 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  7. 


'  2  For  he  flattereth  himselflare  cast  down  and  shall  not  be 
in    his    own  sight,    until    his  able  to  stand, 
abominable  sin  be  found  out. 


3  The  words  of  his  mouth 
are  unrighteous  and  full  of  de- 
ceit :  he  hath  left  off  to  be- 
have himself  wisely,  and  to 
do  good. 

4  He  imagined  mischief 
upon  his  bed,  and  hath  set 
himself  in  no  good  way  ;  nei- 
ther doth  he  abhor  any  thing 
that  is  evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord 
reacheth  unto  the  heavens 
and  thy  faithfulness  unto  the 
clouds. 

6  Thy  righteousness  stand  - 
eth  like  the  strong  mountains  : 
thy  judgments  are  like  the 
great  deep. 

7  Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save 
both  man  and  beast  :  how  ex- 
cellent is  thy  mercy,  O  God  : 
and  the  children  of  men  shall 
put  their  trust  under  the  sha 
dow  of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  satisfied 
with  the  plenteousness  of  thy 
house ;  and  thou  shalt  give 
them  drink  of  thy  pleasures 
as  out  of  the  river. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  wel 
of  life  ;  and  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

10  O  continue  forth  thy  lov- 
ing kindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee,  and  thy  righteous- 
ness unto  them  that  are  true 
of  heart. 

11  O  let  not  the  foot  of  pride 
come  against  me  ;  and  let  not 
the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast 
me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen, 
all  that  work  wickedness  ;  they 


EVEM.\G  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxvii.      Xoli  temularl. 

FRET  not  thyself  because 
of  the  ungodly ;  neither 
be  thou  envious  against  the 
evil  doers, 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut 
down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green 
herb. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the 
Lord,  and  be  doing  good  : 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily 
thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the 
Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  righ- 
teousness as  clear  as  the  light, 
and  thy  just  dealing  as  the 
noon -day. 

7  Holci  thee  still  in  the  Lord, 
and  abide  patiently  upon  him  : 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him 
whose  way  cloth  prosper, 
again*  the  man  that  doeth  af- 
ter evil  counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and 
let  go  displeasure  :  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be 
moved  to  do  evil. 

9  Wick  d  doers    shall    be 
oo'ed  out  ;   and  they  that  pa- 
tiently ab.de  the  Lord,   those 

hall  inherit  the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and 
the  ungodly  shall  be  clean 
gone  :  thou  shalt  look  after  his 
place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

1 1  But    the  meek    spirited 


DAY  7. 


THE  PSALTER, 


391 


shall  possess  the  earth,  and 
shall  be  refreshed  in  the  mul- 
titude of  peace. 
i  12  The  ungodly  seeketh 
counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his 
teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh 
him  to  scorn  ;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn 
out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 
their  bow,  to  cast  down  the 
poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay- 
such  as  are  of  a  right  conver- 
sation. 

15  Their  sword  shall  go 
through  their  own  heart,  and 
their  bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the 
righteous  hath,  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  un- 
godly shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  uphokleth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
days  of  the  godly  ;  and  their  in- 
heritance shall  endure  forever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  con- 
founded in  the  perilous  time  ; 
and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they 
shall  have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they 
shall  perish  ;  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as 
the  fat  of  lambs  ;  yea,  even 
as  the  smoke  shall  they  con- 
sume away. 

21  The  ungodly  borroweth 
and  payeth  not  again  ;  but  the 
righteous  is  merciful  and  libe- 
ral. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of 
God,  shall  possess  the  land  , 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of 
him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 


23  The  Lord  ordereth  a 
good  man's  going,  and  mak- 
eth  his  way  acceptable  to  him- 
self. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall 
not  be  cast  away ;  for  the 
Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his 
hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and 
now  am  old,  and  yet  saw  I 
never  the  righteous  forsaken, 
nor  his  seed  begging  their 
bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever 
merciful,  and  hndeth ;  and 
his  seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do 
the  thing  that  is  good,  and 
dwell  for  evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the 
thing  that  is  right ;  he  forsak- 
tth  not  his  that  be  godly,  but 
they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be 
punished  :  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted 
out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  in- 
herit the  land,  and  dwell  there- 
in for  ever. 

3 1  The  mouth  of  the  righ- 
teous is  exercised  in  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  will  be  talking 
of  judgment. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is 
in  his  heart,  and  his  goings 
shall  not  slide. 

33  The  ungodly  seeth  the 
righteous,  and  seeketh  occa- 
sion to  slay  him. 

S4  The  Lord  will  not  leave 
him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord, 
and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  promote  thee,  that  thcu 


293 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  fe 


shalt  possess  the  land  :  when 
the  ungodly  shall  perish,  thou 
shalt  see  it. 

36  I  myself  have  seen  the 
ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay- 
tree. 

S7  I  went  by,  and  lo,  he 
was  gone  ;  I  sought  him,  but 


flesh,  because  of  thy  displea- 
sure ;  neither  is  there  any  rest 
in  my  bones,  by  reason  of  my 
sin : 

4  For  my  wickednesses  are 
gone  over  my  head,  and  are 
like  a  sore  burthen,  too  heavy 
for  me  to  bear. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and 
are  corrupt,  through  my  fool- 
ishness. 

6  I  am  brought  into  so  great 
trouble  and  misery,  that  I  go 
mourning  all  the  day  long  : 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled 
with  a  sore  disease,  and  there 
is  no  whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  smiU 
ten  ;  I  have  roared  for  the  very 
disquietness  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all 
my  desire  ;   and  my  groaning 


his  place  could  no  where  be 
found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and 
take  heed  unto  the  thing  that 
is  right;  for  that  shall  bring 
a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

39  As  for  the  transgressors, 
they  shall  perish  together  ; 
and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  is, 
they  shall  be  rooted  out  at  the 
last. 

40  But  the  salvation  of  the 
righteous  cometh  of  the  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in jis  not  hid  from  thee, 
the  time  of  trouble.  10   My  heart  panteth,  my 

41  And  the  Lord  shall  stand  strength  hath  failed  me,  and 
by  them,  and  save  them  ;  helthe  sight  of  mine  eyes  is  gone 
shall  deliver   them   from  the 'from  me. 

ungodly,  and  shall  save  them,  1 1  My  lovers  and  my  neigh* 
because  they  put  their  trust  jbours  did  stand  looking  upon 
in  him.  imy  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen 

!  stood  afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought 
j after  my  life,  laid  snares  for 
|  me  ;  and  they  that  went  about 
to  do  me  evil,  talked  of  wick- 
edness, and  imagined  deceit  all 


The  Eighth  Day. 
MORM.YG  PRAYER. 


Psalm  xxxviii.     Domine,  Mthe  day  lone 


in  furcre'  13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a 

PUT  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  deaf  man,  and  heard  not;  and 
Lord,    in    thine    anger  ;jas  one  that  is  dumb,  who  doth 
neither  chasten  me  in  thy  hea-|not  open  his  mouth. 


vv  displeasure  :  J      14  I  became  even  as  a  man 

2  For    thine  arrows    stick  [that  heareth  not,  and  in  whose 
fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand  pres-  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

seth  me  sore.  15    For    in  thee,   O  Lord, 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my  [have  I  put  my  trust  j  thou  shalt 


DAY  S. 


THE  PSALTER. 


293 


answer  for  me,  0  Lord,  my 
God 

16  I  have  required  that  they, 
even  mine  enemies,  should  not 
triumph  over  me ;  for  when 
my  foot  slipt,  they  rejoiced 
greatly  against  me. 

IT  And  I  truly  am  set  in  the 
plague,  and  my  heaviness  is  e- 
ver  in  my  sight : 

18  For  I  will  confess  my 
wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for 
my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  live, 
and  are  mighty  ;  and  they  that 
hate  me  wrongfully  are  many 
in  number. 

20  They  also  that  reward 
evil  for  good  are  against  me  ; 
because  I  follow  the  thing  that 
good  is. 

2 1  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord, 
my  God  ;  be  not  thou  far  from 
me. 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me, 
O  Lord,  God  of  my  salva- 
tion. 

Psalm  xxxix.     Dixi,  Cus- 
todiam. 

I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to 
my  ways,  that  I  offend  not 
in  my  tongue. 

2  I  will  keep  my  mouth  as 
it  were  with  a  bridle,  while 
the  ungodly  is  in  my  sight. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and 
spake  nothing  :  I  kept  silence, 
yea,  even  from  good  words ; 
but  it  was  pain  and  grief  to 
me. 

4  My  heart  was  hot  within 
me :  and  while  I  was  thus 
musing  the  fire  kindled,  and 
at  the  last  I  spake  with  my 


5  Lord,  let  me  know  my  end, 
and  the  number  of  my  days, 
that  I  may  be  certified  how 
long  I  have  to  live. 

6  Behold,  thou  hast  made 
my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long, 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  no- 
thing in  respect  of  thee;  and 
verily  every  man  living  is  al- 
together vanity  : 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vaii> 
shadow,  and  disquieteth  him- 
self in  vain  ;  he  heapeth  up 
riches,  and  cannot  tell  who 
shall  gather  them 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is 
my  hope  ?  truly  my  hope  is 
even  in  thee. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine 
offences,  and  make  me  not  a 
rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

10  I  became  dumb,  and 
opened  not  my  mouth  ;  for  it 
was  thy  doing. 

1 1  Take  thy  plague  away 
from  me  ;  I  am  even  consum- 
ed by  the  means  of  thy  heavy- 
hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes- 
dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume 
away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth 
fretting  a  garment :  every  man 
therefore  is  but  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
and  with  thine  ears  consider 
my  calling  ;  hold  not  thy  peace 
at  my  tears ; 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all 
my  fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a 
I  may  recover  my 
before  I  go  hence, 
more  seen, 


little,  that 

strength, 

?.nd  \$  no 


B  b  3 


291 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  8, 


Psalm  xl. 


Exficctans   exficc- 
tavi. 


I  WAITED  patiently  for  the 
Lord,  and   he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of 
the  horrible  pit,  out  J'  the 
mire  and  clay,  and  set  my  feet 
upon  the  rock,  and  ordered 
my  goings. 

3  And  he  hath  put  a  new 
song  in  my  mouth,  even  a 
thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and 
fear,  and  shall  put  their  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that 
hath  set  his  hope  in  the  Lord, 
and  turned  not  unto  the  proud, 
and  to  such  as  go  about  with 
lies. 

G  O  Lord,  my  God,  great 
are  the  wondrous  works  which 
thou  hast  done ;  like  as  be 
also  thy  thoughts,  which  are 
to  us-ward  ;  and  yet  there  is 
no  man  that  ordereth  them 
unto  thee. 

7  If  I  should  declare  them, 
and  speak  of  them,  they  should 
be  more  than  I  am  able  to  ex- 
press. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat-offer- 
ing thou  wouldest  not,  but  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt-offerings  and  sacri- 
fice for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired ;  then  said  I,  Lo,  I 
come. 


teousness  in  the  great  congre- 
gation :  Lo,  I  will  not  refrain 
my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  that  thou 
knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  thy  righ- 
teousness within  my  heart ; 
my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth, 
and  of  thy  salvation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy 
loving  mercy  and  truth  from 
the  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy 
mercy  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  let 
thy  loving  kindness  and  thy 
truth  always  preserve  me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles 
are  come  about  me  ;  my  sins 
have  taken  such  hold  upon  me, 
that  I  am  not  able  to  look  up ; 
yea,  they  are  more  in  number 
than  the  hairs  of  my  head,  and 
my  heart  hath  failed  me. 

16  O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy 
pleasure  to  deliver  me  ;  make 
haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed, 
and  confounded  together,  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy 
it ;  let  them  be  driven  back- 
ward, and  put  to  rebuke,  that 
wish  me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate, 
and  rewarded  with  shame, 
that  say  unto  me,  Fie  upon 
thee,  fie  upon  thee. 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek 
thee,  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee  ; 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salva- 
tion, say  alway,  The  Lord  be 
j  praised. 


10  In  the  volume  of  the  book!  20  As  for  me,  I  am  poor 
it  is  written  of  me,  that  I  should'and  needy  ;  but  the  Lord  ca- 
fulfil  thy  will.    O  my  God  :   1  reth  for  me. 


am  content  to  do  it ;  yea,  thy 
/aw  is  within  my  heart 


1 1  I  have  declared  thy  righ-  ryrag,  O  my  God 


2 1  Thou  art  my  helper  and 
redeemer  ;  make  no  long  tar- 


DAY  3. 


THE  PSALTER. 


35 


EVEjYLVG  prayer. 

Psalm  xli.   Beatus  qui  intd- 
ligit. 

BLESSED  is  he  that  consi- 
dereth  the  poor  and  nee- 
dy ;  the  Lord  shall  deliver 
him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

2  The  Lord  preserve  him, 
and  keep  him  alive,  that  he 
may  be  blessed  upon  earth  ; 
and  deliver  not  thou  him  into 
the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him 
when  he  lieth  sick  upon  his 
bed  i  make  thou  all  his  bed  in 
his  sickness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful 
unto  me  ;  heal  my  soul,  for  I 
have  sinned  against  thee. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil 
of  me  ;  When  shall  he  die, 
and  his  name  perish  ? 

6  And  if  he  come  to  see  me. 
he  speaketh  vanity,  and  his 
heart  conceiveth  falsehood 
within  himself;  and  when  he 
oometh  forth,  he  telleth  it. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whis- 
per together  against  me,  even 
against  me  do  they  imagine 
this  evil. 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guil- 
tiness proceed  against  him. 
and  now  that  he  lieth,  let  him 
rise  up  no  more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  fa- 
miliar friend  whom  I  trusted, 
who  did  also  eat  of  my  breaci, 
hath  laid  great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful 
unto  me,  O  Lord  ;  raise  thou 
me  up  again,  and  I  shall  re- 
ward them. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thou  fa- 


vourest  me,  that  mine  enemy 
cloth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  1  am  in  my 
health,  thou  upholdest  me, 
and  shalt  set  me  before  thy 
face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Psalm  xlii.    Quemadmodum. 

LIKE  as  the  hart  desireth 
the  water-brooks,  so  long- 
ethmy  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 
2  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God, 
vea,  even  tor  the  living  God  : 
When  shall  I  come  to  appear 
before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my 
meat  day  and  night,  while 
they  daily  say  unto  me,  where 
is  now  thy  God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  there- 
upon, I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself ;  for  1  went  with  the 
multitude,  and  brought  them 
iorth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy-day. 

6  Why  art  thou  so  full  of 
heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and 
why  art  thou  so  disquieted 
within  me  ? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for 
I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vex- 
ed within  me  ;  therefore  will 
1  remember  thee  concerning 
the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the 
little  hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  calleth  another, 
because  of  the  noise  of  the 
water  pipes ;  all  thy  waves 
and  storms  are  gone  over  me. 


SPG 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  9. 


10  The  Lord  hath  grs  nu-di     5   Why   art  thou  so  heavy, 
hw  loving-kindness  in  the  da\-|Q  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 

so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

6  ()  put  thy  trust  in  God  ; 
for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 


tune,  and  in  the  nig  it -season 
did  I  sing  of  him,  ..nd  made 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of 
my  life. 

1 1  I  will  say  unto  the  God 
of  my  strength,  Why  hast 
thou  forgotten  me  ?  Why  go 
I  thus  heavily,  while  the  e- 
nemy  oppresseth  me  ? 

12  My  bones  are  smitten 
asunder  as  with  a  sword,  while 
mine  enemies  that  trouble 
me  cast  me  in  the  teeth  ; 

13  Namely,  while  they  say 
daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed, 

0  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

15  O  put  thy  trust  in  God 
for    I    will  yet     thank     him, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 
Psalm  xliii.  Judica  me,  Deus. 

GIVE  sentence  with  me, 
O  God,  and  defend  my 
cause  against  the  ungodly 
people  ;  O  deliver  me  from 
the  deceitful  and  wicked  man ; 

2  For  tjiou  art  the  God  of 
my  strength  :  why  hast  thou 
put  me  from  thee  ?  and  why 
go  1  so  heavily,  while  the  ene- 
my oppresseth  me  ? 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and 
thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy 
holy  hill,  and  to  thy  dwelling. 

4  And  that  I  may  go  unto 
the  altar  of  God,  even  unto 
the  God  of  my  joy  and  glad- 
ness ;  and  upon  the  harp  will 

1  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O 
God,  my  God, 


The  Ninth  day. 
MORM.YG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xliv.  Deus    auribus. 
\17'E    have  heard   with  our 

**  ears,  O  God,  our  fa- 
thers have  told  us  what  thou 
hast  done  in  their  time  of  old. 

2  How  thou  hast  driven  out 
the  heathen  with  thy  hand, 
and  planted  them  in  ;  how 
thou  hast  destroyed  the  na- 
tions and  cast  them  out. 

3  For  they  gat  not  the  land 
in  possession  through  their 
own  sword,  neither  was  it  their 
own  arm  that  helped  them  ; 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and 
thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy 
countenance ;  because  thou 
hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O 
God  ;  send  help  unto  Jacob. 

6  Through  thee  will  we 
overthrow  our  enemies,  and 
in  thy  Name  will  we  tread 
them  under  that  rise  up  a- 
gainst  us. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my 
bow  ;  it  is  not  my  sword  that 
shall  help  me. 

%  But  it  is  thou  that  savest 
us  from  our  enemies,  and  put- 
test  them  to  confusion  that 
hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of 
God  all  day  long,  and  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever* 


DAY  9. 


THE  PSALTER. 


29T 


10  But  now  thou  art  far  off, 
and  puttest  us  to  confusion  ; 
and  goest  not  forth  with  our 
armies. 

2 1  Thou  makest  us  to  turn 
our  backs  upon  our  enemies, 
so  that  they  which  hate  us 
spoil  our  goods. 

1 3  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten 
up  like  sheep,  and  hast  scat- 
tered us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thy  people 
for  nought,  and  takest  no  mo- 
ney for  them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be 
rebuked  of  our  neighbours,  to 
be  laughed  to  scorn,  and  had 
in  derision  of  them  that  are 
round  about  us. 

1 5  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a 
by-word  among  the  heathen, 
and  that  the  people  shake 
their  heads  at  us. 

1 6  My  confusion  is  daily  be 
fore  me,  and  the  shame  of  my 
face  hath  covered  me  ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  the 
slanderer  and  blasphemer,  for 
the  enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be 
come  upon  us,  yet  do  we  not 
forget  thee,  nor  behave  our- 
selves frowardly  in  thy  covenant 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned 
back,  neither  our  steps  gone 
out  of  thy  way  ; 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast 
smitten  us  into  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with 
the  shadow  of  death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the 
Name  of  our  God.  and  holden 
up  our  hands  to  any  strange 
god,  shall  not  God  search 'it 
out  ?  for  he  knoweth  the  very 
secrets  of  the  heart. 


22  For  thy  sake  also  are  we 
killed  all  the  day  long,  and 
are  counted  as  sheep  appoint- 
ed to  be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest 
thou  ?  awake,  and  be  not  ab- 
sent from  us  for  ever. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou 
thy  face,  and  forgettest  our 
misery  and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought 
low,  even  unto  the  dust  ;  our 
belly  cleaveth  unto  the  ground. 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and 
deliver  us,  for  thy  mercies' 
sake. 

Psalm  xlv.  Eructavit  cor 
meum. 

MY  heart  is  inditing  of  a 
good  matter ;  I  speak 
of  the  things  which  I  have 
made  unto  the  King. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen  of 
a  ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the 
children  of  men  ;  full  of  grace 
are  thy  lips, because  God  hath 
blessed  thee  for  ever. 

4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword 
upon  thy  thigh,  O  thou  most 
mighty,  according  to  thy  wor- 
ship and  renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with 
thine  honour  :  ride  on,  because 
of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meek- 
ness and  righteousness,  and 
thy  right  hand  shall  teach 
thee  terrible  things. 

6  Thy  anows  are  very 
sharp,  and  the  people  shall 
be  subdued  unto  thee  even 
in  the  midst  among  the  King's 
enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endur- 
eth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 


2£»S 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  9. 


8  Thou  hast  loved  righte- 
ousness, and  hated  iniquity  ; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God. 
hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fel- 
lows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of 
myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia  ;  out 
of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby 
they  have  made  thee  glad. 

10  Kings'  daughters  were 
among  thy  honourable  women; 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand 
the  queen  in  a  vesture  of  gold, 
wrought  about  with  divers  co- 
lours. 

1 1  Hearken,  O  daughter, 
and  consider  ;  incline  thine 
ear  ;  forget  also  thine  own  peo- 
ple, and  thy  father's  house. 

13  So  shall  the  King  have 
pleasure  in  thy  beauty  ;  for  he 
is  thy  Lord  God,  and  worship 
thou  him 

13  And  the    daughter    of 
Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift ; 
like  as   the   rich   also  amom 
the   people   shall   make  thei 
supplication  before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is 
all  glorious  within  ;  her  clo- 
thing is  of  wrought  e:old. 

1 5  She  shall  be  brought  unto 
the  King  in  raiment  of  needle- 
work ;  the  virgins  that  be  hei 
fellows  shall  bear  her  company, 
and  shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

16  Witn  jov  and  ^ladnes^ 
shall  they  be  brought,  and 
shall  enter  into  the  King's  pa- 
lace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  father? 
thou  shalt  have  children,  whom 
thou  mayest  make  princes  in 
all  lands. 

18  I   will  remember  thy 


Name  from  one  generation  to 
another ;  therefore  shall  the 
people  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
world  without  end. 

Psalm  xlvi.     Deus  nobter 
refugium. 

GOD     is   our    hope    and 
strength,  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  we  not 
fear,  though  the  earth  be  mov- 
ed, and  though  the  hills  be 
carried  into  the  midst  of  the 
sea. 

3  Though  the  waters  there- 
of rage  and  swell,  and  though 
the  mountains  shake  at  the 
tempest  of  the  same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood 
thereof  shall  make  glad  the 
city  of  God  ;  the  holy  place 
of  the  tabernacle  of  the  most 
Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her, 
therefore  shall  she  not  be  re- 
moved ;  God  shall    help  her, 

nd  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much 
ado,  and  the  kingdoms  are 
moved  ;  but  God  hath  showed 
iiis  voice,  and  the  earth  shall 
melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with 
us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

8  O  come  hither,  and  bc- 
nold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
.vhat  destruction  he  hath 
brought  upon  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease 
in  all  the  world  ;  he  breaketh 
the  bow,  and  knappeth  the 
spear  in  sunder,  and  burnetk 
the  chariots  in  the  fire. 


•AY  9. 


THE  PSALTER. 


299 


10  Be  still  then,  and  know 
that  I  am  God :  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen, 
and  I  will  be  exalted  in  the 
•arth. 

1 1  The  Lord  of  hosts  is 
with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
•ur  refuge. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xlvii.   Omnes  gentes, 
plaudit  e. 

OCLAP  your  hands  toge- 
ther, all  ye  people  :  O 
sing  unto  God  with  the  voice 
of  melody. 

2  For  the  Lord  is  high,  and 
to  be  feared  ;  he  is  the  great 
King  upon  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  peo- 
ple under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  out  an 
heritage  for  us.  even  the  wor- 
ship of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a 
merry  noise,  and  the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  the  trump. 


Psalm  xlviii.  Magnus  Domi- 
nu9. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and 
highly  to  be  praised  in 
the  city  of  our  God>  even  upon 
his  holy  hill. 

2  The  hill  of  Sion  is  a  fair 
place,  and  the  joy  of  the  whole 
earth,  upon  the  north  side 
lieth  the  city  of  the  great 
King  :  God  is  well  known  in 
her  palaces  as  a  sure  refuge. 

3  Tor  lo,  the  kings  ot  the 
earth  are  gathered,  and  gone 
by  together. 

4  They  marvelled  to  see 
such  things;  they  were  asto- 
nished and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon 
them  ;  and  sorrow,  as  upon  a 
woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thoushalt  break  the  ships 
of  the  sea  through  the  east 
wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard, 
so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city 
of  our  Goo1 ;  God  upholdeth 
the  same  for  ever. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loving- 


6    O     sing   praises,     sing;kindness,  O  God,  in  the  midst 


praises  unto  our  God  ;  O  sing 
praises,  sing  praises  unto  our 
King. 


of  thy  temple. 

9()God,  according  to  thy 
Name,   so  is   thy  praise  unto 


7  For  God  is  the  king  of  all  the  world's   end;     thy    right 
the    earth:     sing  ye    praises  hand  is  full  of  righteousness, 
with  understanding.  10  Let  the  mount  Sion  re- 

8  God    reigneth  over   theljoice,  and  the  daughter  of  Ju- 


heathen  ;     God    sitteth    upon 
his  holy  seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  peo- 
ple are  joined  unto  the  people 
of  t'.ie  God  of  Abraham  ;  for 
God  which  is  very  high  ex- 
alted, cloth  defend  the  earth  as 
it'  were  with  a  shield. 


dah  be  glad,    because   of  thy 
juaVments. 

1 1  Walk  about  Sion,  and 
go  round  about  her  ;  and  tell 
the  towers  thereof 

12  Mark  well  her  bulwarks, 
set  up  hcjr  houses,  that  ye  may- 
tell  them  that  come  after. 


303 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  \9. 


1 5  For  this  God  is  our  God 
for  ever  and  ever:  He  shall 
be  our  guide  unto  death. 

Psalm  xlix.  Auditehxc, 
omnes. 

OHEAR  ye  this,-  all  ye 
people  ;  ponder  it  with 
your  ears,  all  ye  that  dwell  in 
the  world  ; 

2  High  and  low,  rich  and 
poor,  one  with  another. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of 
wisdom,  and  my  heart  shall 
muse  of  understanding. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear  to 
the  parable,  and  show  my  dark 
speech  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear 
in  the  days  of  wickedness, 
and  when  the  wickedness  of 
my  heels  compasseth  me 
-round  about? 

6  There  be  some  that  put 
-their  trust  in  their  goods,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multi- 
tude of  their  riches  ; 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver 
his  brother,  nor  make  agree- 
ment unto  God  for  him  : 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  re- 
deem their  souls  ;  so  that  he 
must  let  them  alone  for  ever  : 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long, 
and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise 
men  also  die  and  perish  to- 
gether, as  well  as  the  ignorant 
and  foolish,  and  leave  their 
riches  for  other. 

1 1  And  yet  they  think  that 
their  houses  shall  continue  for 
ever,  and  that  their  dwelling 
places  shall  endure  from  one 
generation  to  another ;  and 
call  the  lands  after  their  own 
names. 


1 2  Nevertheless,  man  will 
not  abide  in  honour,  seeing 
he  may  be  compared  unto  the 
beasts  that  perish  ;  this  is  the 
way  ol  them. 

1 3  This  is  their  foolishness, 
and  their  posterity  praise  their 
saying. 

14 '  They  lie  in  the  hell  like 
sheep  ;  death  gnaweth  upon 
them,  and  the  righteous  shall 
have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning  :  their  beauty 
shall  consume  in  the  sepulchre 
out  of  their  dwelling. 

1 5  But  God  hath  delivered 
my  soul  from  the  place  of 
hell :  for  he  shall  receive  me. 
1 6  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though 
one  be  made  rich,  or  if  the  glory 
of  his  house  be  increased  ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  no- 
thing away  with  him  when  he 
dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp 
follow  him. 

18  For  while  he  lived,  he 
counted  himself  an  happy 
man  ;  and  so  long  as  thou  dost 
well  unto  thyself,  men  will 
speak  good  of  thee. 

1 9  He  shall  follow  the  ge- 
neration of  his  fathers,  and 
shall  never  see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour 
hath  no  understanding,  but  is 
compared  unto  the  beasts  that 
perish. 


The  Tenth  Day. 
MORjYIJVG   PRAYER 
Psalm  I.     Deusdeorum. 


THE  Lord,  even  the  most 
mighty  God,  hath  spoken, 
and  called   the  world,  from 


DAY   10. 


THE  PSALTER. 


3&: 


the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto 
the  going  down  thereof. 

2  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  ap- 
peared in  perfect  beauty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and 
shall  not  keep  silence  ;  there 
shall  go  before  him  a  consum- 
ing fire,  and  a  mighty  tem- 
pest shall  be  stirred  up  round 
about  him. 

4  He  shall  call  the  heaven 
from  above,  and  the  .earth, 
that  he  may  judge  his  people 

5  Gather  my  saints  togeth- 
er unto  me  ;  those  that  have 
made  a  covenant  with  me  with 
sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  de- 
clare his  righteousness  ;  foi 
God  is  judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and 
I  will  speak  ;  I  myself  will 
testify  against  thee,  u  Israel ; 
for  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee 
because  of  thy  sacrifices,  or 
for  thy  burnt-offerings  ;  be- 
cause they  were  not  ahvay  be- 
fore me  ; 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out 
of  thine  house,  nor  he-goat 
out  of  thy  folds; 

10  For  all  tlie  beasts  of  the 
forest  are  mine,  and  so  are  the 
cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

1 1  I  know  all  the  fowls  up- 
on the  mountains  and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  in 


14  Offer  unto  God  thanks- 
giving and  pay  thy  vows  un- 
to the  Most  Highest, 

1 5  And  call  upon  me  in  the 
time  of  trouble  ;  so  will  llieav 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  pivise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly 
said  God,  Why  dost  thou 
preach  my  laws,  and  take  si 
my  covenant  in  thy  mouth  ; 

IT  Whereas  thou hatest  to 
be  reformed,  and  hast  cast 
my  words  behind  thee  ? 

18  When  thou  sawest  a 
thief,  thou  consentedst  unto 
him  ;  and  hast  been  partaker 
with  the  adulterers. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth 
speak  wickedness,  and  with 
thy  tongue  thou  hast  set  forth 
deceit. 

20  Thou  sattest  and  spa- 
ke st  against  thy  brother  ;  yea 
and  hast  slandered  thine  own 
mother's  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou 
done,  and  1  held  my  tongue, 
and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly, 
that  I  am  even  such  a  one  as 
thyself;  but  I  will  reprove 
thee,  and  set  before  thee  the 
things  that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that 
forget  God  lest  I  pluck  you 
away,  and  there  be  none  to 
deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me 
thanks  and  praise  he  honour- 
eth  me .  and  to  him  tha:  order- 
eth  his  conversation  right,  will 

show  the  salvation  of  ood. 


IS 


lr.y  sight. 

12  If  I  be   hungry,  I    will 
not  tell  thee  ;  for  the   whole 
world  is  mine,  and  all  that 
therein. 

13  Thinkest    thou   that    11]  TAVF. 
will  eat  bull's  flesh,  and  drink;  Xl     Gcd,    after  thj 
the  blood  of  goats  ?  goodness  ;  according    to,  the 

Cc 


Psalm  li.   MUerere  mei^  Deus. 
5  YTAVE  mercy  upon  me  O 


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THfc  PSALTER, 


DAY  10. 


multitude  of  thy  mercies  do 
away  mine  offences. 

2  Wash  me  thoroughh 
from  my  wickedness,  and 
debase  mc  from  my  sin  ; 

:>  For  I  acknowledge  my 
faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore mc. 

4   Against  thee  only   have 


art  the  God  of  my  health  ; 
and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of 
thy  righteousness. 

15  Thou  shaltopcn  my  lips. 
I  )  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sa- 
crifice, else  would  I  give  it 
thee  ;  but  thou  delightest  not 


I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  in  burnt-offerings 


thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest 
be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

5  Behold  I  was  shapen  in 
wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

6  But  lo,  thou  requirest 
truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and 
shalt  make  me  to  understand 
■wisdom  secretly 


17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is 
a  troubled  spirit :  a  broken 
and  contrite  heart,  O  God, 
shalt  thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gra- 
cious unto  Sion  ;  build  thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be 
pleased  with  the  sacrifice  of 
righteousness  with  the  burnt- 


7   Thou   shalt    purge   mejofferings  and  oblations  ;  then 
with  hyssop,  and  I    shall  be  [shall  they  offer  young  bullocks 
clean ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  upon  thine  altar. 
I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 


8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear 
of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken 
may  rejoice. 

y  Turn  thy  face  from  my 
sins,  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart, 
O  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

1 1  Cast  me  not  away  from 
thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

1 2  O  give  me  the  comfort 
of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish 
me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy 
ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  un- 
to thee. 

1 4  Deliver  me  from  blood- 
guiltiness;  O  God*  thou  that 


Psalm  lii.     Quid  gloriaris  ? 

WHY  boastest  thou  thy- 
self,   thou  tyrant,  that 
thou  canst  do  mischief? 

2  Whereas  the  goodness 
of  God  endureth  yet  daily. 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth 
wickedness,  and  with  lies  thou 
cuttest  like  a  sharp  razor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unrigh- 
teousness more  than  good- 
ness, and  to  talk  of  lies  more 
than  righteousness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak 
all  words  that  may  do  hurt, 
O  thou  false  tongue. 

6  Therefore  shall  God  de- 
stroy thee  for  ever  ,  he  shall 
take  thee  and  pluck  thee  out 
of  thy  dwelling  and  root  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  the  living. 

7  The  righteous  also  shall 


DAY  10. 


THE  PSALTER, 


303 


see  this,  and    fear,  and   shall 
laugh  him  to  scorn  : 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that 
took  not  God  for  his  strength  ; 
buttrusteth  unto  the  multitude 
of  his  riches,  and  strengthen- 
ed himself  in  his  wickedness. 

9  As  for  me,  I  am  like  a 
green  olive-tree  in  the  house 
of  God  ;  my  trust  is  in  the 
tender  mercy  of  God  forever 
and  ever. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks 
linto  thee  for  that  thou  hast 
done  ;  and  I  will  hope  in  thy 
Name,  for  thy  saints  like  it 
well. 

EVRMNG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  liii.     Dixit  insipiens. 

THE  foolish  body  hath  said 
in   his  heart,   There  is 
no  God. 

2  Corrupt  are  they,  and 
become  abominable  in  their 
wickedness ;  there  is  none  that 
docth  good. 

3  God  looked  down  from 
heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any 
that  would  understand,  and 
seek  after  God. 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out 
of  the  way,  they  are  altogeth- 
er become  abominable  ;  there 
is  also  none  that  doeth  good, 
no  not  one. 

5  Are  not  they  without  un- 
derstanding that  work  wick- 
edness, eating  up  my  people 
as  if  they  would  eat  bread  r 
they  have  not  called  upon 
God. 

They  were  afraid,  where 
no-  fear  was  ;    for   God  hath 


broken  the  bones  of  him  that 
>esieged  thee  ;  thou  hast  put 
them  to  confusion,  because 
God  hath  despised  them. 

7  Oh  that  the  salvation 
were  given  unto  Israel  out  of 
Sion  !  Oh  that  the  Lord  would 
deliver  his  people  out  of  cap- 
tivity ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  re- 
joice, and  Israel  should  be 
right  glad. 

Psalm  liv.     Deus,  in  /famine. 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  for  thy 
Name's  sake,  and  avenge 
me  in  thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  O  God, 
and  hearken  unto  the  words 
of  my  mouth : 

3  For  strangers  are  risen 
up  against  me  ;  and  tyrants, 
which  have  not  God  before 
their  eyes,  seek  after  my  soul. 

4  Behold,  God  is  my  help- 
er; the  Lord  is  with  them 
that  uphold  my  soul. 

3  He  shall  reward  evil  unto 
mine  enemies  :  destroy  thou 
them  in  thy  truth 

6  An  offering  of  a  free  heart 
will  I -give  thee,  and  praise 
thy  Name,  O  Lord  ;  because 
it  is  so  comfortable. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  rnc 
out  of  all  my  trouble  ;  and 
mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire 
upon  mine  enemies. 

Fsalm  lv.     Exaudi,  Ecus, 

HE AR  my  prayer,  O  God, 
and  hide  not  thyself  from 
nay  petition. 

2  Take  heed  unto  me,  and 
hear  me,  how  I  mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 


30i 


VllK  PSALTER. 


DAI 


3  The  enemy  crieth  so,  andl  1 5  We  I  oofc  sweet  counsel 
the  ungodly  cometh  on  »  ind  walked  in  the 
fast;  for  they  are  minded  to]  bouse  of  God  as  friends 

do  me  some  mischief,  so  ma-  16  Let  death  come  hastily 
liciously  are  they  set  against  upon  them,  and  let  them  go 
me.  down   quick    into    hell       for 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted] wickedn.  ss  is  in  their  dwell- 
within  me,  and  the    tear  ofings,  and  among  them. 


death  is  fallen  upon  me. 

5  Fearfulness  and  tremb- 
ling are  come  upon  me,  and 
an  horrible  dread  hath  over- 
whelmed me. 

6  And  I  said,  O  that  I  had 
wings  like  a  dove  ;  for  then 
would  I  flee  away,  and  be  at 
rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I  get  me 
away  far  off,  and  remain  in 
the  wilderness. 

8  I  would  make  haste  to 
escape,  because  of  the  stormy 
wind  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O 
Lord,  and  divide  them  ;  for  I 
bave  spied  unrighteousness 
and  strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go 
about  within  the  walls  there- 
of;  mischief  also  and  sorrow 
are  in  the  midst  of  it. 

1 1  Wickedness  is  therein  ; 
deceit  and  guile  go  not  out  of 
their  streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open 
enemy  that  has  done  me  this 
dishonour  ;  for  then  I  could 
have  borne  it  : 

1 3  Neither  was  it  mine  ad- 
versary that  did  magnify  him- 
self against  me  ;  for  then  per- 
ad venture  I  would  have  hid 
myself  from  him : 

14  But  it  was  even  thou 
my  companion,  my  guide, 
and  mine  own  familiar  friend. 


17  As  for  me,  I  will  call 
upon  God,  and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and 
morning,  and  at  noon-day, 
will  I  pray,  and  that  instantly  , 
and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  deli- 
vered my  soul  in  peace,  from 
the  battle  that  was  against 
me  ;  for  there  were  many 
with  me. 

20  Yea,  even  God  that  en- 
dureth  for  ever,  shall  hear 
me,  and  bring  them  down  ; 
for  they  will  not  turn,  nor 
fear  God. 

2 1  He  laid  his  hands  upon 
such  as  be  at  peace  with  him, 
and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth 
were  softer  than  butter,  hav- 
ing war  in  his  heart;  his 
words  were  smoother  than 
oil,  and  yet  ,be  they  very 
swords. 

23  O  cast  thy  burthen  up- 
on the  Lord,  and  he  shall  nou- 
rish thee,  and  shall  not  suffer 
the  righteous  to  fall  for  ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou, 
O  God,  shalt  bring  them  into 
the  pit  of  destruction. 

25  The  blood-thirsty  and 
deceitful  men  shall  not  live 
out  half  their  days:  never- 
theless, my  trust  shall  be  i» 
thee,  O  Lord. 


BAY  11. 


I*HE  PSALTER. 


The  Eleventh  day. 

MOR.YI.YG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  hi     Miserere  mei, 

Dens. 


12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will 
I  pay  my  vows  j  unto  thee  will 


I  give  thanks 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered 

my  soul  from  death,  and  my 

BE  merciful  unto  me,  O  feet  from  falling,  that  I  may 
God,  for  man  goeth  about  waik  before  Cod  in  the  light 
to  devour  me;  he  is  daily  fight-  0f  me  Jiving- 
ing  and  troubling  me. 

Mine  enemies  are  daily 
in  hand  to  swallow  me  up  ; 
tor  they  be  many  that  fight 
against  me,  O  thou  Most 
Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,    though    I  thee  ;  and  under  the  shadow 
am  sometimes  afraid,  yet  put  of  thy  wings  shall  be  mv  re- 


Psaim  lvii.  Miserere  met, 

Lieut. 

E   merciful  unto   me,   O' 
God,    be    merciful    unto 
me  ;  for  my  soul  trusteth  in 


I  my  trust  in  thee 

4  I  will  praise  God  because 
of  his  word  :  1  have  put  my 
trust  in  God,  and  will  not  fear 
what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my 
words  ;  all  that  they  imagine 
is  to  do  me  evil. 

6  They   hold   all 
and    keep    themselves    close, 
and  mark  my  steps,  when  they 
lay  wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their 
wickedness  ?  thou,  O  God,  in 
thy  displeasure,  shalt  cast 
them  down. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wander- 
ings :  put  my  tears  into  thy 
bottle  :  are  not  these  things 
noted  in  thy  book  ? 

9  Whensoever  I  call  upon 
thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies 
be  put  to  flight  :  this  I  know  ; 
for  God  is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  will  I  re- 
joice ;  in  the  Lord's  word  will 
I  comfort  me. 


fuge,    until    this    tyranny    be 
overpast. 

2  1  will  call  unto  the  most 
high  God,  even  unto  the  God 
that  shall  perform  the  cause 
which  1  have  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  hea- 
ven,  and    save  me  from  the 

together,  reproof  of  him  that  would  eat 
me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  forth  his 
mercy  and  truth  :  my  soul  is 
among  lions. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the 
children  of  men,  that  are  set 
on  fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears 
and  arrows,  and  their  tongue 
a  sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for 
my  feet,  and  pressed  down  my 
soul  ;  they  have  digged  a  pit 
before  me,  and  are  fallen  into 
the  midst  of  it  themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God, 


mv  trust  ;  I  will  not  be  afraid 
r*hat  man  can  do  unto  me. 

C 


1     Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  I  will  sin3, 


and  give  praise. 

9  Awake   up,    my   glory  3 
;  2 


306 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY   11 


awake,  lute  and  harp  :    I  my- 
self will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee 
among  the  nations. 

1 1  For  the  greatness  of  thy 
mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the 
clouds. 

1 2  Set  up  thyself,  O  God, 
above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  lviii.     Si  vere   utique 


untimely  fruit  of   a  woman 
and  let  them  not  see  the  sun. 

8  Or  ewr  your  pots  be 
made  hot  with  thorns,  so  let 
indignation  vex  him,  even  as 
a  thing  that  is  raw. 

9  The  righteous  shall  re- 
joice, when  he  seeth  the  vei.- 
geance  ;  he  shall  wash  hii 
footsteps  in  the  blood  of  the 
ungodly. 

10  So  that  a  man  shall  say, 
Verily,  there  is  a  reward  for 
the  righteous  ;  doubtless  there 
is  a  God  that  judgeth  the  earth. 


ARE  your  minds  set  upon 
righteousness,  O  ye  con- 
gregation ?  and  do  ye  judge  the 
thing  that  is  right,  O  ye  sons 
of  men  ? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief 
in  your  heart  upon  the  earth, 
and  your  hands  deal  with 
"wickedness. 

3  The  ungodly  are  froward, 
even  from  their  mother's 
womb  ;  as  soon  as  they  are 
born,  they  go  astray,  and 
speak  lies. 

4  They  are  as  venomous 
as  the  poison  of  a  serpent,  even 
like  the  deaf  adder,  that  stop- 
peth  her  ears  ; 

5  Which  refuseth  to  hear 
the  voice  of  the  charmer, 
charm  he  never  so  wisely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O  God, 
3ii  their  mouths  ;  smite  the 
jaw-bones  of  the  lions,  O  Lord : 
let  them  fall  away  like  watei 
that  runneth  apace,  and  when 
they  shoot  their  arrows,  let 
them  be  rooted  out. 

7  Let  them  consume  away 
like  a  snail,  and  be  like  the 


EVEMXG   PRAYER. 

Psalm  lix.     Brifie  me  de  /m- 

wiicis* 

DELIVER  me  from  mine 
enemies,  O  God  ;  defend 
me  from  them  that  rise  up 
against  me. 

2  O  deliver  me  from  the 
wicked  doers,  and  save  me 
from  the  blood-thirsty  men.. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting- 
for  my  soul ;  the  mighty  men 
are  gathered  against  me,  with- 
out any  offence  or  fault  of  me, 
O  Lord. 

4  They  run  and  prepare 
themselves  without  my  fault  ; 
arise  thou  therefore  to  help 
me,  and  behold. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  thou  God  of  Israel,  to 
visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be 
not  merciful  unto  them  that  of- 
fend of  malicious  wickedness. 

6  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the 
evening,  they  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  city, 

7  Behold,  they  speak  with 


DAY  II 


THE  PSALTER. 


32? 


Deu$)    refiulisU 
no*. 
hear  ?  '/^\  GOD,  thou  hast  cast  us 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shall,  V-/     out,    and    scattered   us 

1 


their  mouth,  and  swords  arcl  Psalm  lx. 
in   their  lips ;    for  who    doth 

Jo 

have  them    in   derision,    and  abroad  ;  thou    hast  also  been 


thou  shalt  laugh  all  the  hea- 
then to  scorn. 

9  My  strength  willl  ascribe 
unto  thee  ;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  refuge. 

10  God    showeih    me    his 


displeased :  O  turn  thee  unto 
us  again. 

2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land 
and  divided  it :    heal  the  sores 
thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 
I     3  Thou   hast    showed    thy 


goodness  plenteously  :.and  God  people  heavy  things  \  thou  hast 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  given  us  a  drink  of  deadly 
upon  mine  enemies.  wine. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  4  Thou  hast  given  a  token 
people  forget  it  ;  but  scatterjfor  such  as  fear  thee,  that 
them  abroad  among  the  peo-  they  may  triumph  because  of 
pie,  and  put    them  down,  O'the  truth. 


Lord,  our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth, 
and  for  the  words  of  their  lips, 
they  shall  be  taken  in  their 
pride  :  and  why  ?  their  preach- 
ing is  of  cursing  and  lies* 

13  Consume  them  in  thy 
wrath  ;  consume  them,  that 
they  may  perish,,  and  know 


5  Therefore  were  thy  be- 
loved delivered  :  help  me  with 
thy  right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his 
holiness,  I  will  rejoice  and  di- 
vide Sichem,  and  mete  out 
the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Ma-- 
nasses  is  mine  ;  Ephraim  also 


that  it  is  God  that  ruleth  injis  the  strength  of  myTieadj 

Jacob,  and  unto  the    ends  oijjudah  is  my  law-giver  ; 

the  world.  8  Moab  is    my  wash-pot ; 

14  And  in  the  evening  they  over  Edom  will  I  cast  out  my 
will  return,  grin    like  a  dog, 
and  will  go  about  the  city. 

1 5  They  will  run  here  and 
there  for  meat,  and  grudge  if 


they  be  not  satisfied 

16  As  for  me,  I  will  sing  of 
thy  power,  and  will  praise  thy 
mercy  betimes  in  the  morning ; 
for  thou  hast  been  my  defence 
and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble. 

1 7  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength, 
will  I  sing  ;  for  thou  Q  God, 
art  my  refuge,  and  my  mer- 
ciful God. 


shoe ;  Philistia,  be  thou  glad 
of  me. 

9  Who  will  lead  me  into  the 
strong  city?  who  will  bring 
me  into  Edom  ? 

lOHast  not  thou  cast  us owt, 
O  God  ?  wilt  not  thou,  O  God, 
go  out  with  our  hosts  ? 

1 1  O  be  thou  our  help  in 
trouble ;  for  vain  is  the  help 
of  man. 

12  Through  God  will  we 
do  great  acts  ;  for  it  is  he 
that  shall  tread  down  our  enc 
mies. 


;;»s 


THE  PSAL'l^R. 


DA\ 


shall  ye  be,  and  like  a  broken 
hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how 
to  put  him  out  whom  God  will 
exalt;  their  delight  is  in  lies  ; 
they  give  good  words  with  their 
mouth,  but  curse  with  their 
heart. 

5  Nevertheless,    my    soul 

for    me  against  wait  tnou  stl^  uPon  ^°d  >  for 
my  hope  is  in  him. 

6  Pie  truly  is  my  strength, 
he  is  my  dc- 

shall  not  (alii 


Psalm  Ixi.     Exxmdi,  Deua, 

HEAR  my  crying,  O  God, 
give  ear  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  ends  of  the 
earth  will  I  cull  upon  thee, 
when  my  heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3  ()  set  me  up  upon  the  rock 
that  is  higher  than  I  ;  for  thou 
hast    been    my    hope,    and 
strong  tower 
the  enemy. 

4  I  will  dwell  in  thv  taber- 
nacle for  ever,  and  my  trust™  m>'  salvation; 

Ql-.nl!  Kp  nnrW  th*  rnvf-r'.ntr  nf  fellCe,  SO  that   I  Sfe 


shall  be  under  the  covering  of 
thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast 
heard  my  desires,  and  hast 
given  an  heritage  unto  those 
that  fear  thy  Name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  King 
a  long  life,  that  his  years  may 
endure  throughout  all  genera- 
tions. 

7  He  shall  dwell  before  God 
for  ever  ;  O  prepare  thy  lov- 
ing mercy  and  faithfulness, 
that  they  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  willl'ahvays  sing  praise 
unto  thy  Name,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows. 

The  Twelfth  Bay. 
MORXIjXG    PRAYER. 
Psalm  lxii.     Xonne  Deo  ? 

MY  soul  truly  waiteth  sti!) 
upon  God  ;  for  of  him 
cometh  my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength 
and  my  salvation  ;  he  is-  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not 
greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine 
mischief  against  every  man  ? 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  oJ 
you  j  yea,  as  a  tottering  wall 


7  In  God  is  my  health  and 
my  glory,  the  rock  of  my 
might ;  and  in  God  is  my 
trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him 
alway  ye  people  ;  pour  out 
your  hearts  before  him  ;  for 
God  i3  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of  men, 
they  are  but  vanity  ;  the  chil- 
dren of  men  are  deceitful  upon 
the  weights ;  they  are  alto- 
gether lighter  than  vanity  it- 
self. 

10  O  trust  not  in  wrong  and 
robbery  ;  give  not  yourselves 
unto  vanity  :  if  riches  increase, 
set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

1 1  God  spake  once,  and 
twice  I  have  also  heard  the 
same,  that  power  belongedi 
unto  God ; 

12  And  that  thou,  Lord,  art 
merciful  ;  for  thou  rewardest 
every  man  according  to  his 
work. 

Psalm  lxiii.     Deua,  Deua, 
meua. 

O  GOD,  thou  art  my  God ; 
early  will  I  seek  thee. 
2  My  soul  thirsteth  fortbet ; 


DAY  \2. 


THE  PSALTLR. 


309 


my  flesh  also  longeth  affer 
thee,  in  a  barren  and  dry  land 
where  no  water  is. 

3  Tnus  have  I  looked  for 
thee  in  holiness,  that  I  might 
behold  thy  power  and  glory  ; 

4  For  thy  loving  kindness 
is  better  than  the  life  itself: 
my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  \s  long  as  I  live  will  1 
magnify  thee  in  this  manner, 
and  lift  up  my  hands  in  thy 
Name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied, 
even  as  it  were  with  marrow 
and  fatness,  when  my  mouth 
praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips 

7  Have  I  not  remembered 
thee  in  my  bed,  and  thought 
upon  thee  when  I  was  wa- 
king ? 

8  Because  thou  hast  been 
my  helper  ;  therefore  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will 
I  rejoice. 

9  My  soul  hangeth  upor 
thee ;  thy  right  hand  hath  up- 
holden  me. 

10  These  also  that  seek  the 
hurt  of  my  soul,  they  shall  go 
under  the  earth. 

1 1  Let  them  fall  upon  the 
edge  of  the  sword,  thut  they 
may  be  a  portion  for  foxes. 

12  But  the  King  shall  rejoice 
in  God  ;  all  they  also  tha1 
swear  by  him  shall  be  com- 
mended ;  for  the  mouth  of 
them  that  speak  lies  shall  be 
stopped. 

Psalm  lxiv.      Exaudt,  Dcus. 

HEAR  my  voice,  O  God. 
in  my  prayer  ;  preserve 
my  life  from  fear  of  the  ene- 
my. 


2  Hide  me  from  the  gather* 

ogetber  of  the  froward, 
^nd  from  the  insurrection  of 
wicked  doers ; 

3  Who  have  whet  their 
tongue  like  a  swoul,  and  shoot 
out  their  arrows  even  bitter 
words, 

4  That  th  y  may  privily 
shoot  at  him  that  is  perfect  : 
suddenly  do  they  hit  him,  and 
fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  them- 
selves in  mischief,  and  com- 
mune among  themselves,  how 
they  may  lay  snares ',  and  say, 
that  no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness 
and  practise  it ;  that  they 
keep  secret  among  themselves 
every  man  in  the  deep  of  his 
heart 

7  Bnt  God  shall  suddenly 
shoot  at  them  with  a  swift  ar- 
row, that  they  shall  be  wound- 
ed. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues 
shall  make  them  fall  ;  inso- 
much that  whoso  seeth  them, 
shall  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it 
shall  say,  This  hath  God  done ; 
for  they  shall  perceive  that  it 
is  his  work. 

10  The  righteous  shall  re- 
joice in  the  Lord,  and  put  his 
trust  in  him  ;  and  all  they  that 
are  true  of  heart  shall  be  glad. 

EFE.YLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  lxv.      Te  decet  Innn- 
nus. 

THOU,  O  God,  art  praised 
in  Sion  ;  and  unto  thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed  U% 
Jerusalem. 


10 


Till:  PSALTLR 


DAY  12. 


2    Thou   that   nearest  the  .with  thy  goodness  ;  and  thy 


prayer,    unto   thee    shall   all 


flesh  come 

3  My  misdeeds  prevail 
against  me  :  « )  be  thou  mer- 
ciful unto  our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  choosest,  and  reeeivesl 
unto  thec  :  he  shall  dwell  in 
thy  court,  and  shall  be  satis- 
fied with  the  pleasures  of  thy 
house,  even  of  thy  holy  tem- 

5  Thou  shalt  show  us  won 
derful  things   in   thy  righte 
ousness  O  God  of  our  salva- 
tion :  thou  that  art  the    hope 
of  all  the  ends  of  the   eartl 
and  of  them  that  remain   in 
the  broad  sea 

6  Who  in  his  strength  set- 
teth  fast  the  mountains,  and 
is  girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  stilleth  the  raging 
of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of 
his  waves,  and  the  madness 
ef  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth  shall  be  afraid  at  thy 
tokens,  thou  that  makest  the 
out- goings  of  the  morning 
and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitest  the  earth, 
and  blessest  it ;  thou  makest 
it  very  plenteous. 

10  The   river  of  God    is 
full  of  water:   thou  preparest 
their  corn,  for  so   thou    pro 
videst  for  the  earth, 

1 1  Thou  waterest  he  r  fur- 
rows ;  thou  sendest  rain  into 
the  little  vallies  thereof ;  thou 
makest  it  soft  with  the  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  in- 
crease of  it. 

12  Thou  crowncst  the  year 


clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop    upon 
the  dwellings  of  the  wi 
ness  ;  and  the  li  tie  hills  shall 
rejoice  on  everv  side. 

"'l  I  The  folds  shall  be  full 
of  sheep  :  the  vallies  also 
shall  stand  so  thick  with  corn, 
that  ihey  shall  laugh  and 


Psalm  Ixvi.  Jubilate  Deo. 

OBe  joyful  in  God,  all  ye 
lands  ;  sing  praises  unto 
the  honour  of  his  Name ;  make 
his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

2  Say  unto  God,  O  how 
wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
works  ;  through  the  greatness 
>{  thy  power  shall  thine  ene- 
mies be  found  liars  unto  thee. 
Fo.r  all  the  world  shall 
worship  thee,  sing  of  thee, 
and  praise  thy  Name. 

4  O  come  hither,  and  be- 
hold the  works  of  God,  how 
wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing 
toward  the  children  of  men. 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into 
dry  land,  so  that  they  went 
through  the  water  on  foot; 
there  did  we  rejoice  thereof. 

6  He  ruleth  with  his  power 
for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people  :  and  such  as  will  not 
believe,  shall  not  be  able  to  ex- 
alt themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye 
people,  and  make  the  voice  of 
his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in 
life,  and  suffereth  not  our  feet 
to  slip. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  hast 
proved  us  ;  thou  also  hast  tried 
lis,  like  as  silver  is  tried* 


DAY  13. 


THE  PSALTLR. 


311 


10  Thou  broughlest  us  into 
the  snare,  and  laidst  trouble 
upon  our  loins. 

-  1  i  Thou  sufferedst  men  to 
ride  over  our  heads  ;  we  went 
through  lire  and  water,  and 
thou  broughtest  us  out  into  a 
wealthy  place. 

1 2  1  will  go  into  thine  house 
with  burnt-offerings,  and  will 
pay  thee  my  vows,  which  1 
promised  with  my  lips,  anu 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when 
I  w.ts  in  trouble. 

13  i  will  offer  unlo  thee  fat 
burnt-sacrifices,  with  the  in- 
cense of  rams  ;  1  will  offer 
bullocks  and  goats. 

14  O  come  hither  and  hear- 
ken, all  ye  that  fear  God,  anu 
I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath 
done  for  my  soul. 

15  1  called  unto  him  with 
my  mouth,  and  gave  him 
praises  with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wicked- 
ness with  mine  heart,  the  Lord 
wdl  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me 
and  considered  the  voice  ol 
my  prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath 
not  cast  out  my  prayer,  not 
turned  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  lxvii.  Deus  misereatur. 

OD  be  merciful  unto  us. 
and  bless  us,  and  show 
us  the  light  of  his  countenance, 
and  be  merciful  unto  us  , 

2  That  thy  way  may  be 
known  upon  earth,  thy  savint. 
health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee 
O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee. 


4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice 
and  be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  folk  righteously,  and 
govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee, 
)    God  ;    let  all   the   people 

praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring 
iorth  her  increase  ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give 
us  his  blessing. 

7  God  shall  bless  us  ;  and 
all  the  ends. of  the  world  shall 
fear  him. 

The  Thirteenth  Day. 
MORXLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixviii.    Exurgat  Dens. 

LET  God  arise,  and  let  his 
enemies  be  scattered  ;  let 
them  also  that  hate  him  flee 
before  him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanish- 
ah,  so  shalt  thou  drive  them 
away  ;  and  like  as  wax  melt- 
eth  at  the  fire,  so  let  the  un- 

o  lv  perish   at  the   presence 
of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be 
glad,  and  rejoice  before  God  ; 
ict  them  aiso  be  merry  and 
juyiul. 

4  c )  sing  unto  God,  and  sing 
praises  unto  his  Name  ;  mag- 
nify him  that  rideth  upon  the 
•»ec.vens,  as  it  were  upon  an 

.orse  ;  praise  him  in  his  Name 
J  AH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

5  He  is  a  father  of  the  fa- 
dierless,  and  dtfendeth  the 
cause  of  the  widows;  even  God 

ii  His  holy  habitation. 

6  He  is  the  God  that  ma- 
.s.eth  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in 
an  house,    and  bringeth   the 


512 


THE  PSALTER. 


D\\ 


prisoners  out  of  captivity  ;  but 
lettctli  the  runagates  continue 
in  scarceness. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  went- 
est  forth  before  the  peop  e  ; 
when  thou  wentest  through 
the  wilderness, 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  (be 
heavens  dropped  at  the  pre- 
sence of  God  ;  even  as  Sinai 
also  was  moved  at  the  pre- 
sence of  God,  who  is  the  Goc 
of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  sentest  i 
gracious  rain  upon  thine  inhe 
ritance,  and  refreshedst  it 
when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation   shal 
dwell  therein ;     for   thou,    () 
God,  hast  of  thy  goodness  pre- 
pared for  the  poor. 

1 1  The  Lord  gave  the  word ; 
great  was  the  company  of  the 
preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies 
did  flee,  and  were  discomfited, 
and  they  of  the  household  di 
vided  the  spoil. 

13  Though   ye   have   lain 
among  the  pots,   yet  shall  ye 
be  as  the  wings  of  a  dove  that 
is  covered  with  silver  wii 
and  her  feathers  like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty 
scattered  kings  for  their  sake, 
then  were  they  as  white  as 
snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Rasin,  so 
is  God's  hill  ;  even  an  high 
hill,  as  the  hill  of  Basan. 

16  Why  hop  ye  so-  ve  high 
hills  ?  this  is  God's  hill,  in  the 
which  it  pleaseth  him  to  dwell ; 
yea,  the  Lord  will  abide  in  it 
Tor  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are 


l went y  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  Angels  ;  and  the  Lord 
is  among  them  as.  in  the  holy 
place  of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gone  up  on 
high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  and  received  gifts  for 
men  ;  yea,  even  for  thine  ene- 
mies, that  the  l.oi  d  God  might 
dwell  among  them. 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  dai- 
ly, even  the  God  who  helpeth 
us,  and  poureth  his  benefits 
upon  us. 

20  He  is  our  God,  even  the 
God  of  whom  cometh  salva- 
tion :  God  is  the  Lord,  by 
w  horn  we  escape  death. 

21  God  shall  wound  the 
head  of  his  enemies,  and  the 
hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as 
goeth  on  still  in  his  wicked- 
ness. 

22  The  I  ord  hath  said,  I 
will  bring  my  per  pie  again,  as 
I  did  from  Basan  ;  mint  own 
will  I  bring  again,  as  I  (id 
sometime  from  the  deep  of 
the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be 
dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies,  and  that  the  tongue 
of  thy  dogs  may  be  red  through 
the  same. 

C4  It  is  well  seen,  O  God, 
how  thou  goest  ;  how  thou, 
my  God  and  King,  goest  in 
the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before, 
the  minstrels  follow  after ;  in 
the  midst  are  the  damsels 
playing  with  the  timbrels. 

26  Give  thanks,  O  Israel, 
unto  God  the  Lord,  in  the  con- 
gregations, from  the  ground 
of  the  heart, 


DAY  13. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Si3 


27  There  is  little  Benjamin 
their  ruler,  and  the  princes 
of  Juda  their  council  ;  the 
princes  of  Zebulon,  and  the 
princes  of  Naphtali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth 
strength  for  thee  ;  stablish  the 
thing)  O  God,  that  thou  hast 
wrought  in  us, 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at 
Jerusalem  :  so  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

30  When  the  company  of 
the  spear-men,  and  multitude 
of  the  mighty,  are  scattered 
abroad  among  the  beasts  of 
the  people,  so  that  they  hum- 
bly bring  pieces  of  silver  ; 
and  when  he  hath  scattered  the 
people  that  delight  in  war  ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes 


2  I  stick  fast  in  the  deep 
mire,  where  no  ground  is  ;  I 
am  come  into  deep  waters,  so 
that  the  floods  run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying,  my 
throat  is  diy  ;  my  sight  failetli 
me  for  waiting  so  long  upon 
my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  with- 
out a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head  ;  they  that 
.ire  mine  enemies,  and  would 
destroy  me,  guiltless,  are 
mighty. 

5  I  paid  them  the  things 
that  I  never  took  :  God,  thou 
knowest  my  simpleness,  and 
my  faults  are  not  hid  from 
thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  trust 
in  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 


come  out  of  E^ypt ;  the  Mo-jbe  ashamed  for  my  cause  ;  let 
rians'  land  shall  soon  stretch; not  those  that  seek  thee  be 
out  her  hands  unto  God.  confounded    through    me,    O 

32  Sing  unto   God,  O  yel  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
kingdoms  of  the  earth ;  O  sing      7  And  why  ?    for  thy  sake 
praises  unto  the  Lord,  have     I     suffered     reproof ; 

33  Who  sitteth  in  the  hea-|shame  hath  covered  my  face. 
vens  over  ail,  from  the  begin-1  8  I  am  become  a  stranger 
ning  :  Lo,  he  doth  send  out  unto  my  brethren,  even  an 
his  voice  ;  yea,  and  that  allien  unto  my  mother's  chil- 
mighty  voice.  Idren. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  power  to  9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house 
God  over  Israel  :  his  worship  hath  even  eaten  me,  and  the 
and  strength  is  in  the  clouds.jrebukes  of  them  that  rebuked 

35  O  God,   wonderful   art  thee,  are  fallen  upon  me. 
thou  in  thy  holy  places  :  evenj      10  I  wept,   and  chastened 
the  God  of  Israel,  he  will  give, myself  with  fasting,  and  that 
strength  and  power  unto  his  was  turned  to  my  reproof. 

1 1   I  put  on  sackcloth  also, 
and  they  jested  upon  me. 


people.     Blessed  be  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  lxix.     Salvum  mc  fac. 
C  AVE  me,  O  God  ;  for  the 


12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate 
speak  against  me,  and  the 
drunkards  make  songs  upon. 


waters  are  come  in,  even  me. 
Onto  my  soul.  13  But,  Lord,  I  make  my 

D  d 


314 


Till:  PSALTER. 


DAY   13. 


prayer  unto  thee  in  an  accept-i     24  Let  then*  eyes  be  blind- 
able  lime.  led,  that  they  see  not ;  and  ever 
11   Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the  bow  thou  down  their  backs. 


multitude  of  thy  mercy,  even 
in  the  truth  ofthv  salvation. 


2.5   Pour  out  thine  indigna- 
tion upon  them,   and  let  thy 


15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire,  wrathful  displeasure  take  hold 
that  I  sink  not ;   O  let  me  be  of  them. 

delivered  from  them  that  hate  26  Let  their  habitation  be 
me,  and  out  of  the  deep  wa-  void,  and  no  man  to  dwell  in 
ters.  their  tents. 

16  Let  not  the  water-flood  27  For  they  persecute  him 
drown  me,  neither  let  the  deep  whom  thou  hast  smitten,  and 
swallow  me  Up  ;  and  let  not! they  talk  how  they  may  vex 
the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon, them  whom  thou  hast  wound- 
me.  led. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  fori  28  Let  them  fall  from  one 
tliy  loving-kindness iscomfort-l  wickedness  to  another,  and 
able  ;  turn  thee  unto  me  ac-  not  come  into  thy  righteous- 
cording  to  the  multitude  of  thy  ness 
mercies  : 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face 
from  thy  servant ;  fori  am  in 
trouble  :  O  haste  thee,  and 
hear  me. 

19  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul, 
and  save  it ;  O  deliver  me, 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  re 
proof,  my  shame,  and  my  dis 
honour  :  mine  adversaries  are 
all  in  thy  sight 

2 1  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken 
my  heart  ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness: I  looked  for  some  to  have 
pity  on  me,  but  there  was  no 


man,  neither  found  I  any  to 
comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat; 
and  when  I  was  thirsty,  they 
gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made 
a  snare  to  take  themselves 
withal  ;  and  let  the  things  that 
should  have  been  for  their 
wealth,  be  unto  them  an  occa- 
sion of  falling. 


29  Let  them  be  wiped  out 
of  the  book  of  the  living,  and 
not  be  written  among  the  righ- 
teous. 

SO  As  for  me,  when  I  am 
poor  and  in  heaviness,  thy 
help,  O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

3 1  I  will  praise  the  name  of 
God  with  a  song,  and  magni- 
fy it  with  thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the 
Lord,  better  than  a  bullock 
that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consi- 
der this,  and  be  glad  :  seek  ye 
after  God,  and  your  soul  shall 
live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareth 
the  poor,  and  despiscth  not  his 
prisoners. 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth 
praise  him  :  the  sea,  and  all 
that  moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion, 
and  build  the  cities  of  Juda, 
that  men  may  dwell  there,  arid 
have  it  in  possession, 


DAY  14. 


THE  PSALTEPx. 


315 


37  The  posterity  also  of  his1  help  me,  for  thou  art  my  house 
servants    shall  inherit  it ;   and  of  defence,  and  my  castle. 


they  that  love  his  Name  shall 
dwell  therein. 


Psalm  Ixx. 


Deus,  in 
rium. 


acljutL 


3  Deliver  me,  C)  my  God, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  ungodly , 
out  or  the  hand  of  the  unrigh- 
teous and  cruel  man  : 

4  For  thou,  O  Lord  God, 

HASTE  thee,  O  God,    to  art  the  thing  that  I  long  for  : 
deliver  me  ;   make  haste  thou  art  my  hope,  even  from 
to  help  me,  O  Lord.  my  youth. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and!  5  Through  thee  have  I  been 
confounded,  that  seek  after  my  holden  up  ever  since  I  was 
soul  ;  let  them  be  turned  back-;born  :  thou  art  he  that  took 
ward  and  put  to  confusion,  that  me  out  of  my  mother's  womb  : 
wish  me  evil.  my  praise  shall  be  always  of 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward  thee. 

be  soon  brought  to  shame,  that!      6  I  am  become  as  it  were  a 
cry  over  me,  There,  there.       jmonster  unto  many,   but  my 

4  But  let  all  those  that  seek  sure  trust  is  in  thee. 


thee  be  joyful  and  glad  in  thee  : 
and  let  all  such  as  delight  in 
thy  salvation  say  alway,  The 
Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and 
in  misery  :  haste  thee  unto  me, 
O  God. 

6  Thou  art  my  helper,  and 
my  Redeemer  :  O  Lord,  make 
no  long  tarrying. 


The  Fourteenth  Day. 

MORJVIJVG  PKJYER. 

Psalm  Ixxi.     In    te,    Bomine. 
t/ieravi. 

TN  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put 
-^  my  trust  ;  let  me  never  be 
put  to  confus;on,  but  rid  me, 
and  deliver  me  in  thy  righ- 
teousness ;  incline  thine  ear 
unto  me,  and.  save  me. 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  hold 
w hereunto  I  may  alway  re- 
sort :    thou  hast  promised  to 


7  O  let  my  mouth  be  filled 
with  thy  praise,  that  I  may 
sing  of  thy  glory  and  honour 
all  the  day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the 
time  of  age  ;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth  me  : 

9  For  mine  enemies  speak 
against  me  ;  and  they  that  lay- 
wait  for  my  soul  take  their 
counsel  together,  saying,  God 
hath  forsaken  him  ;  persecute 
him,  and  take  him  ;  lor  there 
is  none  to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  not  far  from  me,  O 
God  i  my  God,  haste  thee  to 
help  me. 

1 1  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  perish,  that  are  against 
my  soul ;  let  them  be  covered 
with  shame  and  dishonour, 
that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

12  As  for  me,  I  will  pa- 
tiently abide  alway,  and  will 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily 
speak  of  thy  righteousness  and 


3  jo- 


in e  PSALTER. 


DAY  14. 


salvation ;  for  I  know  no  end 
thereof. 

J 4  I  will  go  forth  in  the 
strength  of  the  Lord  God,  and 
Will  make  mention  of  thy 
righteousness  only. 

15  Thou,  O  God,  hast  taught 
me  from  my  youth  tip  until 
now  ;  therefore  will  I  tell  of 
thy  wondrous  works. 

1 6  Forsake  me  not,  O  God, 
in  mine  old  age,  when  I  am 
grey-headed,  until  I  have  show- 
ed thy  strength  unto  this  gene- 
ration, and  thy  power  to  all 
them  that  are  yet  for  to  come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O 
God,  is  very  high,  and  great 
things  are  they  that  thou  hast 
done :  O  God,  who  is  like 
unto  thee  ! 

18  O  what  great  troubles 
anl  adversities  hast  thou  show- 
ed me !  and  yet  didst  thou 
turn  and  refresh  me;  yeo. 
and  broughtest  me  from  *tke 
dc  p  of  the  earth  again. 

19  Tkou   hast  brought   me 
to  great  honour,  and  comfort 
cd  me  on  every  side  : 


Psalm  Ixxii.     Deux,  judicium. 

GIVE  the  king  thy  judg-, 
ments,  ()  God,  and  thy 
righteousness  unto  the  king's 
son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy 
people  according  unto  right,, 
and  cleft nd  the  poor. 

3  The  mountains  also  shall 
bring  peace,  and  the  little  hills 
righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple 
folk  by  their  right,  defend  the 
children  of  the  poor,  and  pun- 

sh  the  wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as 
long  as  the  sun  and  moon  en- 
dui  eth,  from  one  generation  to 
another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like 
the  rain  into  a  fleece  of  wool, 
even  as  the  drops  that  water 
the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  righ- 
teous flourish  ;  yea,  and  abun- 
dance of  peace,  as  long  as  the 
moon  tndurcth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also 
from  the  one  sea  to  the  other, 
and  from    the  flood   unto   the 

20  Therefore  will    I  praise 'world's  end. 
thee,  and    thy  faithfulness,   ol     9  They  that  dwell    in   the 
God,   playing  upon  an  bistro-wilderness   shall  kneel  before 
ment  of  music  :  un'o  thee  will  him  ;   his   enemies  shall  lick 


I  sing  upon  the  harp,  O  thou 
Holv  One  of  Israel. 

2 1  My  lips  will  be  fain  when 
I  sing  unto  thee  ;  and  so  will 
my  sou!,  whem  thou  hast  de- 
livered. 

22  My  tongue  shall  also  talk 
of  thy  righteousness  all  the 
day  long  ;  for  they  are  con- 
founded   and     brought    unto 


the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsisand 
of  the  islts  shall  give  presents  ; 
the  kings  of  Arabia  and  Saba 
shall  bring  gifts. 

1  1  All  kings  shall  fall  down 
before  him  ;  all  nations  shall 
do  him  service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the 
poor,    when     he    crieth  ;    the 


shame,    that  seek   to   do  me'needy  also,  and  him  that  hath 
oil.  !no  helper 


DAY   14, 


THE  PSALTER, 


317 


13  lie  shall  be  favourable 
to  the  simple  and  needy,  and 
shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the 
poor. 

14  He  shalldelivertheir  souls 
from  falsehood  and  wrong ; 
and  dear  shall  their  blood  be 
in  his  sight. 

\5  He  shall  live,  and  unto 
him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold 
of  Arabia  ;  prayer  shall  be 
made  ever  unto  him,  and  daily 
shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap 
of  corn  in  the  earth,  high  upon 
the  hills  ;  his  fruit  shall  shake 
like  Libanus,  and  shall  be 
green  in  the  city  like  grass 
upon  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure 
for  ever;  his  name  shall  re- 
main under  the  sun  amongst 
the  posterities,  which  shall  be 
blessed  through  him  ;  and  all 
the  heathen  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  Con, 
even  the  God  of  Israel,  which 
only  doeth  wondrous  things  ; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  Name 
of  his  Majesty  for  ever  :  and 
all  the  earth  shall  be  filled 
with  his  Majesty.  Amen, 
Amen. 


4  For  they  arc  in  no  peril  of 
leath  ;  but  are  lusty  and  strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misloi- 
tune  like  other  folk  ;  neither 
are  tlrey  plagued  like  other 
men. 

6  And  this  is  the  cause  that 
they  are  so  holden  with  pride, 
and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fat- 
ness, and  they  do  even  What 
they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and 
speak  of  wicked  blasphemy  ; 
their  talking  is  against  the 
Most  High. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth 
their  mouth   unto  the  heaven, 


KVEXIXG 

Psalm  lxxiii. 

Israel  ! 


P  BAYER. 

Qucwi    bonus 


TRULY  God  is  loving  unto 
Israel ;   even  unto   such 
as  are  of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless  my  feet  were 
almost  gone,  my  treadings  had 
well  nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved 
at  the  wicked  :  I  do  also  see 
the  ungodlv  in  such  prosperity. 

Dd 


ind  their  tongue  goeth  through 
the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  peo- 
ple unto  them,  and  thereout 
suck  they  no  small  advantage. 

1 1  Tush,  say  they,  how- 
should  God  perceive  it?  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Lo.  these  are  the  un- 
godly :  these  prosper  in  the 
world  ;  and  these  have  riches 
in  possession  :  and  I  said,  Then 
have  I  cleansed  my  heart  in 
vain,  and  washed  mine  hands 
in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I 
been  punished,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  I  had  almost 
said  even  as  they  ;  but  lo,  then 
I  should  have  condemned  the 
generation  of  thy  children. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  un- 
derstand this  ;  but  it  was  too 
hard  for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the 
sanctuary  of  God  :  then  under- 


stood 1  the  end  of  these  men  j 
'2  '    '    <* 


II 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  14. 


17  Namely,  how  thou  dos? 
set  them  in  slippery  places, 
and  castest  them  down  and 
tiestroyest  them. 

1 8  ()  how  suddenly  do  they 
consume,  perish,  and  come  to 
ii  fearful  end  ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream 
when  one  awaketh  ;  so  shalt 
thou  make  their  image  to  van- 
ish out  of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was 
grieved,  and  it  went  even 
through  my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ig- 
norant, even  as  it  were  a  beast 
before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  al- 
way  by  thee  ;  for  thou  hast 
holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with 
thy  counsel,  and  after  that  re- 
ceive me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven 
but  thee  ?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in 
comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart 
faileth  ;  but  God  is  the  strength 
of  my  heart,  and  my  portion 
for  ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake, 
thee  shall  perish  ;  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  com- 
mit fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to 
hold  me  fast  by  God,  to  put 
my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  and 
to  speak  of  all  thy  works  in 
the  gates  of  the  daughter  of 
Sion. 

Psalm  Ixxiv.     Ut  quid,  Dais  ? 

OGOD,  wherefore  art  thou 
absent  from  us  so  Ion?  I 
Why  is  thy  wrath  so  hot  against 
|he  sheep  cf  thy  pasture  ? 


2  O  think  upon  thy  congre- 
gation, whom  thou  hast  pur- 
chased, and  redeemed  of  old. 

3  Think  upon  the  tribe  of 
thine  inheritance,  and  mount 
Sion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou 
mayest  utterly  destroy  every 
enemy,  which  hath  done  evil 
in  thy  sanctuary. 

5  Thine  adversaries  roar  in 
the  midst  of  thy  congregations, 
and  set  up  their  banners  for 
tokens. 

6  He  that  hewed  timber  afore 
out  of  the  thick,  trees,  was- 
known  to  bring  it  to  an  excel- 
lent work; 

7  But  now  they  break  down 
all  the  carved  work  thereof 
with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon 
thy  holy  places,  and  have  de- 
filed the  dwelling  place  of  thy 
Name,  even  unto  the  ground. 

9  Yea,  they  said  in  their 
hearts,  Let  us  make  havock  of 
them  altogether  :  Thus  have 
they  burnt  up  all  the  houses  of 
God  in  the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens  ; 
there  is  not  one  prophet  more  ;. 
no,  not  one  is  there  among 
us,  that  understandeth  any 
more. 

1 1  O  God,  how  long  shall 
the  adversary  do  his  dishon- 
our ?  how  long  shall  the  ene- 
my blaspheme  thy  Name  ? 
for  ever  ? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou 
thy  hand  I  why  plnckest  thou 
not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy 
i>osom,  to  consume  the  enemy  ? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of 
old  j    the  heip    that  is    done 


DAY   15. 


THE  PSALTER. 


319 


upon  earth,  he  doeth  it  him- 
self. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the 
sea  through  thy  power  ;  thou 
brakest  the  heads  of  the  dra- 
gons in  the  waters. 

1 5  Thou  smotcst  the  heads 
of  Leviathan  in  pieces,  and 
gavest  him  to  be  meat  for  the 
people  in  the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  brou ghte st  out  foun- 
tains, and  waters  out  of  the 
hard  rocks  ;  thou  driedst  up 
mighty  waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine,  and  the 
night  is  thine  ;  thou  hast  pre- 
pared the  light  and  the  sun. 

18  Thou  hast  set  all  the 
borders  of  the  earth  ;  thou 
hast  made  summer  and  win- 
ter. 

19  Remember  this,  O  Lord, 
how  the  enemy  hath  rebuked  ; 
and  how  the  foolish  people 
hath  blasphemed  thy  name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of 
thy  turtle-dove  unto  the  mul- 
titude of  the  enemies ;  and 
forget  not  the  congregation  of 
the  poor  for  ever. 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant; 
for  all  the  earth  is  full  of  dark- 
ness and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  simple  go 
away  ashamed  ;  but  let  the 
poor  and  needy  give  praise 
unto  thy  Name. 

23  Arise,  O  God,  maintain 
thine  own  cause ;  remember 
how  the  foolish  man  blasphem- 
eth  thee  daily. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of 
thine  enemies  :  the  presump- 
tion of  them  that  hate  thee 
increaseth  ever  more  and 
more 


The  Fifteenth  Day. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  lxxv.     Con/a cbimur 

tibi. 

UNTO  thee,   O   God,  do 
we   give   thanks  ;     yea, 
unto  thee  do  we  give  thanks. 

2  Thy  name  also  is  so  nigh ; 
and  that  do  thy  wondrous 
works  declare. 

3  When  I  receive  the  con- 
gregation, I  shall  judge  ac- 
cording unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  and 
all  the  inhabiters  thereof:  I 
bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal 
not  so  madly  ;  and  to  the  un- 
godly, Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on 
high,  and  speak  not  with  a 
«>tiff  neck  : 

7  For  promotion  cometh 
neither  from  the  east,  nor  from 
the  west,  nor  yet  from  the 
south. 

8  And  why  ?  God  is  the 
Judge  ;  he  putteth  down  one, 
and  setteth  up  another. 

9  For  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red  ;  it  is  full  mixt, 
and  hepourethou-tofthe  same, 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof, 
all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth 
shall  drink  them,  and  suck 
them  out. 

1 1  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God 
of  Jacob,  and  praise  him  for 
ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  un- 
godly also  will  I  break,  and 
the  horns  of  the  righteous 
shall  be  exalted, 


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THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  I*. 


Psalm  lxxvi.    JYotut  in  JucUa. 

IN  Jury  is  God  known  ;   his 
Name  is  great  in  Israel. 

2  At  Salem  is  his  taberna- 
cle, and  his  dwelling;  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  ar- 
rows of  the  bow,  the  shield, 
the  sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  more  honour 
and  might  than  the  hills  of  the 
robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed  ; 
they  have  slepttheir  sleep ;  and 
all  the  men  whose  hands  were 
mighty,  have  found  nothing. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of 
Jacob,  both  the  chariot  and 
horse  are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be 
feared  ;  and  who  may  stand  in 
thy  sight,  when  thou  art  angry? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  thy  judg- 
ment to  be  heard  from  heaven ; 
the  earth  trembled,  and  was 
still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judg- 
ment, and  to  help  all  the  meek 
upon  earth. 

10  The  fierceness  of  man 
shall  turn  to  thy  praise,  and 
the  fierceness  of  them  shalt 
thou  refrain. 

1 1  Promise  unto  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  keep  it,  all  ye 
that  are  round  about  him  ; 
bring  presents  unto  him  that 
ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  shall  refrain  the  spi- 
rit of  princes,  and  is  wonderful 
among  the  kings  of  the  earth. 
Psalm  lxxvii.      Voce  men    ad 

Dominun:. 

I  WILL  cry  unto  God  with 
my  voice  ;  even  unto  Goci 
will  I  cry  with  my  voice,  and 
he  shall  hearken  unto  me. 


2  In  the  time  of  my  trouble 
I  sought  the  Lord  :  my  sore 
ran,  and  ceased  not  in  the 
night-season  ;  my  soul  refused 
comfo  t. 

3  When  I  am  in  heaviness, 
I  will  think  upon  God  ;  when 
my  heart  is  vexed,  I  will  com- 
plain. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes 
waking  :  I  am  so  feeble  that  I 
cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the 
days  of  old,  and  the  years 
that  are  past. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  nay 
song,  and  in  the  night  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart, 
and  search  out  my  spirits. 

7  Will  the  Lord  absent  him- 
self for  ever  ;  and  will  he  be 
no  more  intreated  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone 
for  ever  ;  and  is  his  promise 
come  utterly  to  an  end  for 
evermore  ? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  he 
gracious  ;  and  will  he  shut  up 
his  loving-kindness  in  displea- 
sure ? 

10  And  I  said,  It  is  mine 
own  infirmity  ;  but  I  will  re- 
member the  years  of  the  right 
hand  of  the  Most  Highest. 

1 1  I  will  remember  the 
works  of  the  Lord,  and  call 
to  mind  the  wonders  of  old 
time. 

12  I  will  think  also  of  all 
thy  works,  and  my  talking 
shall  be  of  thy  doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is 
holy  :  who  is  so  great  a  God 
cts  our  God  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that 
doeth  wonders,  and  hast  de- 


DAY  15. 


HIE  PSALTER. 


321 


clared  thy  power  among  the 
people. 

15  Thou  hast  mightily  de- 
livered thy  people,  even  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee, 
O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee, 
and  were  afraid  ;  the  depths 
also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out 
water,  the  air  thundered,  and 
thine  arrows  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thun- 
der was  heard  round  about  ; 
the  lightnings  shone  upon  the 
ground  ;  the  earth  was  moved, 
and  shook  withal. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 
and  thy  paths  in  the  great  wa 
ters,  and  thy  foot-steps  are 
not  known. 

20  Thou  Ieddest  thy  people 
like  sheep,  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

EVEJWXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxviii.    Attendite^ 

fiQpule. 

HEAR  my  law,  O  my  peo- 
ple ;   incline   your   ears 
unto  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

2  I  will  open  my  mouth  in 
a  parable  ;  I  will  declare  hard 
sentences  of  old. 

3  Which  we  have  heard  and 
known,  and  such  as  our  fathers 
have  told  us ; 

4  That  we  should  not  hide 
them  from  the  children  of  the 
generations  te  come  ;  but  to 
show  the  honour  of  the  Lord, 
his  mighty  and  wonderful 
works  that  he  hath  done. 

5  He  made  a  covenant  with 
Jacob,  and  gave  Israel  a  law, 
•which     he    commanded    our 


forefathers  to  teach  their  chil- 
dren. 

6  That  their  posterity  might 
know  it,  and  the  children 
which  were  yet  unborn  ; 

7  To  the  intent  that  when 
they  came  up,  they  might  show 
their  children  the  same  ; 

8  That  they  might  put  their 
trust  in  God  ;  and  not  to  for- 
get the  works  of  God,  but  to 
keep  his  commandments  ; 

9  And  not  to  be  as  their 
forefathers,  a  faithless  and 
stubborn  generation  ;  a  gene- 
ration that  set  not  their  heart 
aright,  and  whose  spirit  cleav- 
eth  not  steadfastly  unto  God. 

10  Like  as  the  children  of 
Ephraim  ;  who  being  ha  mas- 
sed, and  carrying  bows,  turned 
themselves  back  in  the  day  of 
battle. 

1 1  They  kept  not  the  cove- 
nant of  God,  and  would  not 
walk  in  his  law. 

12  But  forgat  what  he  had 
done,  and  the  wonderful 
works  that  he  had  showed  for 
them. 

1 3  Marvellous  things  did  he 
in  the  sight  of  our  forefathers, 
in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in 
the  field  of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and 
let  them  go  through  ;  he  made 
the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day  time  also  he 
led  them  with  a  cloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  with  a  light 
of  fire. 

1 6  He  clave  the  hard  rocks 
in  the  wilderness,  and  gave 
them  drink  thereof,  as  it  had 
been  out  of  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out 


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THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  15. 


of  the  stony  rock,  so  that   it 
gushed  out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Vet  for  all  this,  they  sin- 
ned more  against  him,  and 
provoked  the  Most  Highest  in 
the  wilderness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in 
their  hearts,  and  required 
meat  for  their  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God 
also,  saying,  Shall  God  pre- 
pare a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

2 1  He  smote  the  stony  rock 
indeed,  that  the  water  gushed 
out,  and  the  streams  flowed 
withal  ;  but  can  he  give  bread 
also,  or  provide  flesh  for  his 
people  ? 

22  When  the  Lord  heard 
this,  he  was  wroth  ;  so  the 
fire  was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and 
there  came  up  heavy  displea- 
sure against  Israel  ; 

23  Because  they  believed 
not  in  God.  and  put  not  their 
trust  in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the 
clouds  above,  and  opened  the 
doors  of  heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  Manna 
also  upon  them  for  to  eat,  and 
gave  them  food  from  heaven. 

26  So  man  did  eat  angels' 
food  ;  for  he  sent  them  meat 
enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind 
,to  blow  under  heaven  ;  and 
through  his  power  he  brought 
in  the  south-west  wii  tl. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon 
them  as  thick  as  dust,  and 
feathered  fowls  like  as  the  sand 
of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their 
tents,  even  round  about  their 
habitation. 


30  So  they  did  eat  and  were 
filled  ;  for  he  gave  them  their 
own  desire  :  they  were  not 
disappointed  of  their  lust. 

31  But  while  the  meat  was 
yet  in  their  mouths,  the  heavy 
wrath  of  God  came  upon  them, 
and  slew  the  wealthiest  of 
them  ;  yea,  and  smote  down 
the  chosen  men  that  were  in 
Israel. 

32  But  for  all  this,  they  sin- 
ned yet  more,  and  believed 
not  his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did 
he  consume  in  vanity,  and  their 
years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them, 
they  sought  him,  and  turned 
them  earlv,  and  inquired  after 
God. 

35  And  they  remembered 
(.hat  God  was  their  strength, 
and  that  the  high  God  was 
their  Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless,  they  did 
but  flatter  him  with  their 
mouth,  and  dissembled  with 
him  in  their  tongue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not 
whole  with  him,  neither  con- 
tinued they  steadfast  in  his  co- 
venant. 

38  But  he  was  so  merciful, 
that  he  forgave  their  misdeeds, 
and  destroyed  them  not. 

39  Yea,  many  a  time  turn- 
ed lie  his  wrath  away,  and 
would  not  suffer  his  whole  dis- 
pleasure to  arise. 

40  For  he  considered  that 
they  were  but  flesh,  and  that 
they  were  even  a  wind  that 
passeth  away,  and  cometh  not 
again. 

41  Many  a  time  did  they 


DAY  15. 


THE  PSALTER. 


3*J 


provoke  him  in  the  wilder 
ness,  and  grieved  him  in  the 
desert. 

42  They  turned  back,  and 
tempted  God  ;  and  moved  the 
Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his 
hand,  and  of  the  day  when  he 
delivered  them  from  the  hand 
of  the  enemy. 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his 
miracles  in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters 
into  blood,  so  that  they  might 
not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  lice  among  them, 
and  devoured  them  up,  and 
frogs  to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto 
the  caterpillar,  and  their  la- 
bour unto  the  grasshopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines 
with  hail-stones,  and  their  mul- 
berry-trees with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle 
also  with  hail-stones,  and  their 
flocks  with  hot  thunder-bolts. 

50  He  cast  upon  them  the 
furiousness  of  his  wrath,  anger, 
displeasure,  and  trouble  ;  and 
sent  evil  angels  among  them. 

5  1  He  made  a  way  to  his 
indignation,  and  spared  not 
their  soul  from  death  ;  but 
gave  their  life  over  to  the  pes- 
tilence ; 

52  And  smote  all  the  first- 
born in  Egypt,  the  most  prin- 
cipal and  mightiest  in  the 
dwellings  of  Ham. 

53  But  as  for  his  own  peo- 
ple, he  led  them  forth  like 
sheep,  and  carried  them  in  the 
wilderness  like  a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them    out 


safely,  that  they  should  not 
fear,  and  overwhelmed  their 
enemies  with  the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  with- 
in the  borders  ot  his  sanctuary, 
even  to  his  mountain,  which 
he  purchased  with  his  right 
hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen 
also  before  them,  caused  their 
land  to  be  divided  among  them 
foi  an  heritage,  and  made  the 
tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in 
their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  dis- 
pleased the  most  high  God, 
and  kept  not  his  testimonies  ; 

58  But  turned  their  backs, 
and  fell  away  like  their  fore- 
fathers ;  starting  aside  like  a 
broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  him 
with  their  hill-altars,  and  pro- 
voked him  to  displeasure  with 
their  images. 

60  When  God  heard  this, 
he  was  wroth,  and  took  sore 
displeasure  at  Israel  ; 

61  So  that  he  forsook  the 
tabernacle  in  Silo,  even  the 
tent  that  he  had  pitched 
among  men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power 
into  captivity,  and  their  beauty 
into  the  enemies'  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over 
also  unto  the  sword,  and  was 
wroth  with  bis  inheritance. 

64  The  fire  consumed  their 
young  men,  and  their  maidens 
were  not  (riven  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  were  slain 
with  the  sword,  and  there 
were  no  widows  to  make  la- 
mentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as 


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one  out  of  sleep,  and    like   a 
giant  refreshed  with  wine. 

67  lie  smote  his  enemies  in 
the  hinder  parts,  and  put  them 
to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  taberna- 
cle of  Joseph,  and  chose  not 
the  tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of 
Judah,  even  the  hill  of  Sion, 
which  he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his 
temple  on  high,  and  laid  the 
foundation  of  it  like  the  ground 
which  he  hath  made  contin- 
ually. 

71  He  chose  David  also  his 
servant,  and  took  him  away 
from  the  sheep-folds  : 

72  As  he  was  following  the 
ewes  great  with  young  ones, 
he  took  him,  that  he  might 
feed  Jacob  his  people,  and  Is- 
rael his  inheritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  with  a 
faithful  and  true  heart,  and 
ruled  them  prudently  with  all 
his  power. 


The  Sixteen* h  Day. 
MORjVIXG  prayer. 
Psalm  lxxix.  JDeus,  venerunt, 
GOD,  the   heathen   art 


o 


come  into  thine  inherit- 
ance ;  thy  holy  temple  have 
they  denied,  and  made  Jeru- 
salem an  heap  of  stones. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  tin- 
servants  have  they  given  to  be 
meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air. 
ard  the  flesh  of  thy  saints  untc 
the  beasts  of  the  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  the\ 
shed  like  water  on  every  side 


of  Jerusalem,  and  there  was 
no  man  to  bury  them. 

4  We  have  become  an  open 
shame  to  our  enemies,  a  very 

corn   and  derision  unto  them 
that  are  round  about  us. 

5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
be  angry  ?  shall  thy  jealousy 
burn  like  fire  for  ever  ? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation 
upon  the  heathen  that  have 
not  known  thee  ;  and  upon  the 
kingdoms  that  have  not  called 
upon  thy  Name  : 

7  For  they  have  devoured 
Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his 
dwelling- place. 

8  O  remember  not  our  old 
sins,  but  have  mercy  upon  us, 

nd  that  soon ;  for  we  are  come 
to  great  misery. 

9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our 
salvation,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
NTame  :  O  deliver  us,  and  be 
meiciful  unto  our  sins,  for  thy 
Name's  sake. 

tO  Wherefore  do  the  hea- 
then sav,  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

11  O  let  the  vengeance  of 
thy  servants'  blood  that  is  shed, 
be  openly  showed  upon  the 
heathen,  in  our  sight. 

12  O  let  the  sorrowful  sigh- 
ing of  the  prisoners  come  be- 
fore thee  ;  according  to  the 
greatness  of  thy  power,  pre- 
serve thou  those  that  are  ap- 
pointed to  die. 

13  .  And  for  the  blasphemy 
wherewith  our  neighlx>ur5  have 
blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou 
them,  O  Lord,  seven-fold  into 
their  bosom. 

14  So  we  that  are  thy  peo- 
ple, and  sheep  of  thy  pasture, 


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shall  give  thee  thanks  for  ever, 
and  will  alway  be  showing 
forth  thy  praise  from  genera- 
tion to  generation. 

Psalm    lxxx.     Qui  regis 
Israel. 

HEAR,  O  thou  shepherd 
of  Israel,  thou  that  lead- 
cst  Joseph  like  a  sheep  ;  show 
thyself  also,  thou  that  sittest 
upon  the  cherubim  : 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benja- 
min, and  Manasses,  stir  up 
thy  strength,  and  come  and 
help  ns. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God ; 
-show  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance, and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how 
long  wilt  thou  be  angry  with 
thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with 
the  bread  of  tears,  and  givest 
them  plenteousness  of  tears 
to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very 
strife  unto  our  neighbours,  and 
our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God 
of  hosts  ;  show  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  and  we  shall 
be  whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine 
out  of  Egypt ;  thou  hast  cast 
out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  madest  room  for  it ; 
and  when  it  had  taken  root, 
it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered 
with  the  shadow  of  it,  and  the 
boughs  thereof  were  like  the 
goodly  cedar  trees. 

1 1  She  stretched  out  her 
branches  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
boughs  unto  the  river. 


12  Why  hast  thou  then  bro- 
ken down  her  hedge,  that  all 
they  that  go  by  pluck  off  her 
grapes  ? 

1 3  The  wild  boar  out  of  the 
wood  doth  root  it  up,  and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  devour 
it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou 
God  of  hosts,  look  down  from 
heaven  ;  behold  and  visit  this 
vine. 

15  And  the  place  of  the 
vine-yard  that  thy  right  hand 
hath  planted,  and  the  branch 
that  thou  madest  so  strong  for 
thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and 
cut  dotal  ;  and  they  shall  pe- 
rish at  the  rebuke  of  thy  coun- 
tenance. 

1 7  Let  thy  hand  be  upon 
the  man  of  thy  right  hand 
and  upon  the  son  of  man, 
whom  thou  madest  so  strong' 
for  thine  own  self  ; 

18  And  so  will  not  we  go> 
back  from  thee  :  O  let  us  liver 
and  we  shall  call  upon  thjr 
Name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lonf 
God  of  hosts  ;  show  the  light 
of  thy  countenance,  and  wo 
shall  be  whole. 

Psalm  Ixxxi.     Exaltate  Deo. 

SING  we  merrily  unto  God, 
our  strength  ;  make  a 
cheerful  noise  unto  the  God 
of Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring 
hither  the  tabret,  the  merry* 
harp,  with  the  lute. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in 
the  new  moon,  even  in  the 
time  appointed,  and  upon  our' 
solemn  least-day, 

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4  For  this  was  made  a  sta-  1 7  He  should  have  fed  them 
tute  for  Israel,  and  a  law  ofalso  with  the  finest  wheat- 
the  God  of  Jacob.  Hour  ;  and  with  honey  out  of 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Jo-  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
scph  for  a  testimony,  when  he  satisfied  thee. 

came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,!      E  VEXING  PRAYER. 

and  had  heard  a  strange  lan- 

j™a„e#  Psalm  lxxxii.     Deua  stetit. 

6  I  eased  his  shoulder  from  {~^  OD  standeth  in  the  con- 
the  burden,  and  his  hanclsAJT  gregation  of  prince6  ;  he 
were  delivered  from  making  is  a  Judge  among  gods. 

the  pots.  2  How  long  will    ye   give 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in  wrong  judgment,  and  accept 
troubles,  and  I  delivered  thee,  the  persons  of  the  ungodly  ? 
and  heard  thee  what  time  as!     5   Defend  the  poor  and  fa- 
tfce  storm  fell  upon  thee.  therless  ;  see  that  such  as  are 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the  in  need  and   necessity    1. 
■waters  of  strife.  |™ght- 

9  Hear,  O  my  people  ;  and.  4  Deliver  the  out-cast  and 
I  will  assure  thee,  O  Israel,' poor  ;  save  them  from  the 
if  thou  wilt  hearken  untome,!hand  of  the  ungodly. 

10  There  shall  no  strangel  5  They  will  not  be  learned, 
god  be  in  thee,  neither  shalt  nor  understand,  but  walk  on 


ihou  worship  any  other  god. 

1 1  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God, 
who  brought  thee  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt:  open  thy  mouth 
wide,  and  I  shall  nil  it. 

12  But  my  people  would  not 
hear  my  voice ;  and  Israel 
■would  not  obey  me  ; 

1 3  So  I  gave  them  up  unto 
their  own  hearts'  lusts,  and 
let  them  follow  their  own  ima- 
ginations. 

14  O  that  my  people  would 
Jiave  hearkened  unto  me ;  forif 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways. 

15  I  should  soon  have  put 
down  their  enemies,  and  turn- 
ed my  hand  against  their  ad- 
versaries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord 
should  have  been  found  liars  ; 
but  their  time  should  have  en- 
tfi^ed  for  ever. 


still  in  darkness  :  all  the  founr 
dations  of  the  earth  are  out 
of  course. 

6  I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods, 
and  ye  are  the  children  of  the. 
Most  Highest ; 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men, 
and  fall  like  one  of  the  princes. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge 
thou  the  earth  ;  for  thou  shalt 
take  all  heathen  to  thine  in- 
heritance. 

Psalm  lxxxiii.     Dcus,  qias 
similis  ? 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O 
God,  keep  not  still  si- 
lence :  refrain  not  thyself,  O 
God ; 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies 
make  a  murmuring  ;  and  they 
that  hate  thee  haye  lift  up 
their  head.- 


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3  They  have  imagined  craf- 
tily against  thy    people,   and 
taken  counsel  against  thy  se 
cvet  ones. 

4  They  have  said,  Come 
and  let  us  root  them  out,  that 
they  be  no  more  a  people,  and 
that  the  name  of  Israel  may  be 
no  more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their 
heads  together  with  one  con- 
sent, and  are  confederate 
against  thee  ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the 
Edomites,  and  the  Ishmaelites 
the  Moabites,  and  Hagarenes 

7  Gebal,  and  Amnion,  and 
Amalek  ;  the  Philistines,  with 
them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

8  Assur  also  is  joined  with 
them,  and  have  holpen  the 
children  of  Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as 
unto  the  Midianites  ;  unto  Si- 
sera,  and  unto  Jabin  at  the 
brook  of  Kison  ; 

10  Who  perished  at  Endor, 
and  become  as  the  dung  of 
the  earth. 

1 1  Make  them  and   their 
princes  like  Oreb  and  Zeb 
yea,   make    all  their   princes 
like  as  Zeba  and  Salmana 

1 2  Who  say,  Let  us  take  to 
ourselves  the  houses  of  God 
in  possession. 

1 3  O  my  God,  make  them 
like  unto  a  wheel,  and  as  the 
stubble  before  the  wind. 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that 
burneth  up  the  wood,  and  as 
the  flame  that  consumeth  the 
mountains. 

1 5  Persecute  them  even  so 
with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 


1 6  Make  their  faces  asham- 
ed, O  Lord,  that  they  m.y 
seek  thy  Name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  vexed  ever  more  and 
more  ;  let  them  be  put  to 
shame,  and  perish. 

18  And  they  shall  know  that 
thou,  whose  Name  is  Jehovah, 
art   only   the   Most    Highest 
over  all  the  earth. 
Psalm  lxxxiv.   Qnam  Dilec'a  I 

OHOW  amiable  are  thy 
dwellings,  thou  Lord  of 
Hosts  ! 

2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and 
longing  to  enter  into  the  courts 
of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and 
my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  living 
God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath 
found  her  an  house,  and  the 
swallow  a  nest,  where  she 
may  lay  her  young  ;  even  thy 
altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my 
King  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
n  thy  house  ;  they  will  be  al- 
way  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose 
strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

6  Who,  going  through  the 
vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a 
well ;  and  the  pools  are  filled 
with  water. 

7  They  will  go  from  strength 
to  strength,  and  unto  the  God 
of  gods  appeareth  every  one 
|of  them  in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
hear  my  prayer  ;  hearken,  (J 
God  of  Jacob  : 

9  Behold,  O  God,  our  de- 
fender, and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  Anointed, 


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DAY  r?. 


10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts 
Is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1 1  I  had  rather  be  a  door- 
keeper in  the  house  of  my  Cod. 
than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  un- 
godliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  u 
light  and  defence ;  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  worship  ; 
and  no  good  thing  shall  he 
withhold  from  them  that  live 
a  godly  life. 

13  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth 
liis  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  lxxxv.     Ber.cdixisti, 
Don.ine. 

LORD,  thou  art  become 
gracious  unto  thy  land  ; 
thou  hast  turned  away  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jacob. 

» 2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the 
offence  of  thy  people,  and  co- 
vered all  their  sins. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  al] 
thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  wrathful  in- 
dignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  our 
Saviour,  and  let  thine  anger 
cease  from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased 
at  us  forever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one 
generation  to  another  ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again, 
and  quicken  us,  that  thy  peo- 
ple may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O 
Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the 
Lord  God  will  say  concerning 
me  ;  for  he  shall  speak  peact 
unto  his  people,  and  to  hi? 
saints,  that  they  turn  not  again 


9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh 
them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glory 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are 
met  together  ;  righteousness 
ind  peace  have  kissed  each 
other. 

1 1  Truth  shall  flourish  out 
)f  the  earth,  and  righteous- 
ness hath  looked  down  from 
heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show 
loving  kindness,  and  our  land 
ihall  give  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go 
jefore  him,  and  he  shall  di- 
rect his  going  in  the  way. 


The  Seventeenth  day. 

MORJWJYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  lxxxvi.     Inclina,  Bo* 
mine. 

BOW  down   thine  ear,  O 
Lord,  and  hear  me  ;  for 
1  am  pour,  and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul ; 
for  I  am  holy  :  my  God,  save 
thy  servant  that  putteth  his 
trust  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O 
Lord  ;  for  I  will  call  daily  upon 
thee. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy 
servant  ;  for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good 
and  gracious,  and  of  great 
mercy  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my 
prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice 
of  my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  time  of  my  trouble 
I  will  call  upon  thee  ;  for  thou 
bearcst  nc« 


DAY  17. 


THE  PSALTER. 


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8    Among  the  gods  there  is  Psalm  lxxxvii.       Fundament.* 


none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do 
as  thou  doest. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou 
hast  made,  shall  come  and 
•worship  thee,  O  Lord  ,  and 
shall  glorify  thy  Name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and 
doest  wondrous  things  :  thou 
art  God  alone. 

1 1  Teach  me  thy  way,  O 
Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth  :  O  knit  my  heart  unto 
thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy 
Name. 

12  I  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord 
my  God,   with  all  my  heart ; 
and  will  praise  thy  Name  for 
ever  more. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy 
toward  me  ;  and  thou  hast  de- 
livered my  soul  from  the  ne- 
thermost hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are 
risen  against  me  ;  and  the 
congregations  of  naughty  men 
have  sought  after  my  soul 
and  have  not  set  thee  before 
their  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord  God, 
art  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long-suffering,  plente- 
ous in  goodness  and  truth. 

16  O  turn  thee   then   unto 
me,  and  have  mercy  upon  m^  , 
give  thy  strength  unto  thy  ser 
vant,    and    help    the    son    of 
thine  hand-maid. 

17  Show  some  token  upon 
me  for  good  ;  that  they   who 


ejus. 

HER  foundations  are  upon 
the  holy  hills  :  the  Lord 
loveth  the  gates  of  Sion  more 
than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are 
spoken  of  thee,  thou  city  of 
God. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab- 
and  Babylon,  with  them  that 
know  me. 

4  Behold  ye  the  Philisth  es 
also,  and  they  of  Tyre,  with 
the  Morians  ;  lo  there  was  he; 
born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be 
reported,  that  he  was  born  in 
her ;  and  the  Most  High  shall 
establish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse 
it,  when  he  writeth  up  the  peo- 
ple, that  he  was  born  there. 

7  The  singers  also  and 
trumpeters  shall  he  rehearse  : 
All  my  fresh  spiings  shall  be 
in  thee. 


Psalm  Ixxxviil.    Doniine^ 
Deus. 

OLORD,  God  of  my  sal- 
vation, I  have  cried  day 
and  night  before  thee  :  O  let 
my  prayer  enter  into  thy  pre- 
sence ;  incline  thine  ear  unto 
my  calling  ; 

2  For  my  soul  is  full  of 
trouble,  and  my  life  draweth 
nigh  unto  hell. 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  bejthem  that  go  down  into  th« 
ashamed,  because  thou,  Lord,  I  pit,  and  I  have  been  even  as  a 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comfort-  man  that  hath  no  strength. 


edme. 


4  Free  among  the  dead,  like 
unto  them  that  are  vvounie4 


;:o 


THE  PoALTER. 


DAY   v 


and  lie  in  the  grave,  who  are' passed  me  together  on  every 
♦jut  of  remembrance,  and  are 'side. 

cut  away  from  thy  hand.  18  My  lovers   and    friends 

hast  thou  put    away  from  me, 


5  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the 
lowest  pit,  in  u  place  of  dark- 
ness, and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth 
Jiard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7  Thou  hast  put  away  mint 
acquaintance  far  from  me, 
and  made  me  to  be  abhorred 
of  them. 

S  I  am  so  fast  in  prison, 
ihut  I  cannot  get  forth. 

9  My  sight  faileth  for  very 
trouble  ;  Lord,  I  have  called 
daily  upon  thee,  I  have  stretch 
ed  forth  my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  wonders 
among  the  dead  ?   or  shall  th 
dead  rise  up  again  and  praise 
thee  ? 

1 1  Shall  thy  loving-kindness 
be  showed  in  the  grave  ?  or  thy 
faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works 
be  known  in  the  dark  ?  and 
thy  righteousness  in  the  land 
where  all  things  are  forgotten  I 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried; 
«0  Lord  ;  and  early  shall  my 
prayer  come  before  thee. 

14  Lord,  why  abhorrest  thou 
my  soul,  and  hidest  thou  thy 
face  from  me  ? 

15  I  am  in  misery,  and  like 
•unto  him  that  is  at  the  poin 
to  die ;   even  from  my  youtl 
up,   thy  terrors  have  I   suffer- 
ed with  a  troubled  mind. 

15  Thy  wrathful  displeasure 
goeth  over  me,  and  the  feui 
©f  thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  round  about 


MY  song 
t 


£ae  daily  liKe  water,  and  com- [oa  every  side, 


and    hid    mine    acquaintance 
out  of  my  sight. 

EVEM.VCJ    PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxix.      MisericGrdia\ 
Domini. 

shall  be  alway  of 
the  loving-kindness  of 
the  Lord  ;  with  my  mouth 
will  I  ever  be  showing  thy 
truth  from  one  generation  to 
another. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy 
shall  be  set  up  for  ever,  thy 
truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in  the 
heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant 
my  chosen  ;  I  have  sworn 

unto  David  my  servant. 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  stablish 
for  ever,  and  set  up  thy  throne 
from  one  generation  to  ano- 
ther. 

5  O  Lord,  the  very  heavens 
shall  praise  thy  wrondrous 
works  ;  and  thy  truth  in  the 
congregation  of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  is  he  among  the 
clouds,  that  shall  be  compared 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  what  is  he  among 
the  gods,  that  shall  be  like 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  very  greatly  to  be 
feared  in  the  council  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  rever- 
ence of  all  them  that  are 
round  about  him. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  hosts* 
who  is  like  unto  thee  ?  thy 
truth,  most   mighty   Lcrd;  is 


DAY  17. 


IliE  PSALTER. 


331 


10  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of 
the  sea  ;  thou  stillest  the  waves 
thereof  when  they  arise. 

1 1  Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt, 
jnd  destroyed  ;   it     thou   hast 

scattered  thine  enemies  abroad 
with  thy  mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine, 
the  earth  also  is  thine  ;  thou 
hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the 
round  world,  and  all  that 
therein  is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north 
and  the  south ;  Tabor  and  Her- 
mon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  Name. 

14  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  ; 
strong  is  thy  hand,  and  high 
is  thy  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity 
are  the  habitation  of  thy  seat ; 
mercy  and  truth  shall  go  be- 
fore thy  face. 

16  blessed  is  the  people,  O 
Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
they  shall  walk  in  the  light  of 
thy  countenance. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be 
daily  in  thy  name  ;  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  make 
their  boast. 

1 8  For  thou  art  the  glory  of 
their  strength,  and  in  thy  lov- 
ing-kindness thou  shalt  lift  up 
our  horns  : 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  de- 
fence ;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

20  Thou  spakest  sometime 
in  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
s-aidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon 
one  that  is  mighty,  I  have  ex- 
alted one  chosen  out  of  the 
people. 

21  I  have  found  David  my 
servant :  with  my  holy  oil  have 
J.aflointexl  hinu 


22  My  hand  shall  hold  him 
fast,  and  my  arm  shall 
strengthen  him. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be 
able  to  do  him  violence  ;  the 
son  of  wickedness  shall  no; 
hurt  him.. 

24  I  will  smite  down  his  foes 
before  his  face,  and  plague 
them  that  hate  him. 

25  My  truth  also  and  my 
mercy  shall  be  with  him  ;  and 
in  my  Name  shall  his  horn  be 
exalted. 

26  I  will  set  his  dominion 
also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me,  Thou 
art  my  Father,  my  God,  and 
my  strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him 
my  first-born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

29  My  mercy  will  I  keep 
for  him  for  evermore,  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with 
him. 

SO  His  seed  also  will  I  make 
to  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  hea- 
ven. 

31  But  if  his  children  for- 
sake my  law,  and  walk  not  in 
my  judgments ; 

32  If  they  break  my  sta* 
tutes,  and  keep  not  my  com- 
mandments ;  I  will  vihit  their 
offences  with  the  rod,  and 
their  sin  with  scourges. 

33  Nevertheless,  my  iov« 
ng-kindness  will  I  not  utterly 

take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my 
truth  to  fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I  not 
break,  nor  alter  the  thing  that 
is  gone  out  of  my  lips  ;  I  haves 


332 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  IS, 


sworn  once    by   my  holiness, 
that  I  will  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endurt 
for  ever,  and  his  seat  is  like 
as  the  sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  fast  for 
evermore  as  the  moon,  and 
as  the  faithful  witness  in  hea- 
ven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred 
and  forsaken  thine  Anointed, 
and  art  displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broke  the 
covenant  of  thy  servant,  and 
cast  his  crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown 
all  his  hedges,  and  broken 
down  his  strong  holds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil 
him,  and  he  is  become  a  re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the 
right  hand  of  his  enemies,  and 
made  all  his  adversaries  to  re- 
joice. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away 
the  edge  of  his  sword,  and 
givest  him  not  victory  in  the 
battle. 

43  Thou  hast  put  out  his 
glory,  and  cast  his  throne  down 
to  the  ground. 

44  The. days  of  his  youth 
hast  thou  shortened,  and  co 
vered  him  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou 
hide  thyself  I  for  ever  ?  and 
shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire  i 

46  O  remember  how  short 
my  time  is  ;  wherefore  hast 
thou  made  all  men  for  nought  I 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liv- 
eth,  and  shall  not  see  death  ? 
and  shall  he  deliver  his  sou! 
from  the  hand  of  hell  ? 

48  Lord,  where  are  thy  old 


loving-kindnesses,  which  thou 
swarest  unto  David  in  thy 
truth  ? 

49  Remember,  Lord,  the 
rebuke  that  thy  servants  have* 
and  how  I  do  bear  in  my  bo- 
som the  rebukes  of  many  peo- 
ple ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  ene- 
mies have  blasphemed  thee, 
and  slandered  the  footsteps  of 
thine  Anointed  :  Praised  be  the 
Lord  for  evermore.  Amen 
and  Amen. 


The  Eighteenth  Day. 
MORjYLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xc.    Doniine,  refugium. 

LORD,  thou  hast  been  our 
refuge,  from  one  genera- 
tion to  another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were 
brought  forth,  or  ever  the 
earth  and  the  world  were 
made,  thou  art  God  from 
everlastings  and  world  with- 
out end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  de- 
struction ;  again  thou  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of 
men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in 
thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday, 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch 
in  the  night. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatteresfe 
them,  they  are  even  as  a  sleep* 
and  fade  away  suddenly  like* 
the  grass. 

6  In  the  morning  it  is  green, 
and  groweth  up  ;  but  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut-down,  dried 
up,  and  withered. 

7  For  we  jtonsurne  awa? 


4MY  18. 


THE  PSALTER. 


n* 


in  thy  displeasure,  and  are 
afraid  at  thy  wrathful  indig- 
nation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  mis- 
deeds before  thee,  and  our  se- 
cret sins  in  the  light  of  thy 
countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry, 
all  our  days  are  gone  ;  we 
bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it 
were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  age  are 
threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and 
though  men  be  so  strong  that 
they  come  to  fourscore  years, 
yet  is  their  strength  then  but 
labour  and  sorrow  ;  so  soon 
passeth  it  away,  and  we  are 
gone. 

1 1  But  who  regardeth  the 
power  of  thy  wrath  ?  for  even 
thereafter  as  a  man  feareth 
so  is  thy  displeasure, 

12  So  teach  us  to  number 
our  days,  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O 
Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be  gra 
cious  unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  thy 
mercy,  and  that  soon  :  so  shall 
we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the 
days  of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now 
after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
plagued  us ;  and  for  the  years 
wherein  we  have  suffered  ad- 
versity. 

15  Show  thy  servants  thy 
work,  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 

1 7  And  the  glorious  Majesty 
of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon 
us  :  prosper  thou  the  work  of 
our  hands  upon  us  ;  O  prosper 
Uiou  our  handy  work, 


Psalm  xci.       Qui  habitat. 

WHOSO  dwelleth  under 
the  defence  of  the  Most 
High,  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  hope  and  my 
strong  hold,  my  God,  in  him 
will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee 
from  the  snare  of  the  hunter* 
and  from  the  noisome  pesti- 
lence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  un- 
der his  wings,  and  thou  shalt 
be  safe  under  his  feathers  j 
his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall 
be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid 
for  any  terror  by  night,  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by 
day; 

6  For  the  pestilence  that 
walketh  in  darkness,  nor  for 
the  sickness  that  destroy eth 
in  the  noon-day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  be- 
side thee,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand  ;  but  it  shall 
not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt 
thou  behold,  and  see  the  re- 
ward of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  my 
hope ;  thou  hast  set  thine 
house  of  defence  very  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  hap- 
pen unto  thee,  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy 
dwelling. 

1 1  For  he  shall  give  his  an- 
gels charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  in 
their  hands,  that  thou  hurt  not 
[thy  foot  against  a  stone. 


33*4 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  l*v 


13  Thou  shalt  go  upon  the 
lion  and  adder;  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou 
tread  under  thy  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his 
love   upon  me,  therefore    wi 

I  deliver  him  ;  I  will  set  him 
up,  because  he  hath  known 
my  Name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me, 
and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  J 
am  with  him  in  trouble  ;  1 
will  deliver  him,  and  bring 
him  to  honour. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  sa- 
tify  him,  and  show  him  mv 
salvation. 

Psalm  xcii.      Bonum  est  con- 
JUtru 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give 
thanl*  unto  the  Lord,  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  Name- 
O  Most  Highest ; 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving-kind- 
ness early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night  sea- 
son ; 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of 
ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and 
upon  the  harp  : 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made 
me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 
and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving 
praise  for  the  operations  of 
thy  hands. 

5  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are 
thy  works  ;  thy  thoughts  are 
very  deep. 

6  An  unwise  man  doth  not 
well  consider  this,  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7  When  the  ungodly  are 
green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  wickedness 


do  flourish,  then  shall  they  be 
destroyed  for  ever  ;  but  thou, 
Lord,  art  the  Most  Highest 
for  evermore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O 
Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish  ;  and  all  the  workers  of 
wickedness  shall  be  destroyed. 

9  But  my  horn  shall  be 
exalted  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  ;  for  I  am  anointed 
with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see 
his  lust  of  mine  enemies,  and 
mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desire 
of  the    wicked   that  arise  up 

I  me. 

1 1  The  righteous  shall  flou- 
rish like  a  palm-tree,  and 
sht'I!  spread  abroad  like  a  ce* 
dar  in  Libanus. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in 
the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the 
hoqse  of  onr  God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring 
forth  more  fruit  in  their  age, 
and  shall  be  fat  and  well  li- 
king ; 

14  That  they  may  show 
how  true  the  Lord  my  strength 
is,  and  that  there  is  no  unrigh- 
reousness  in  him. 

EVE.YLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xciii.       Dominus   reg~ 
navit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  and 
hath  put  on  glorious  ap- 
parel ;  the  Lord  hath  put  on 
his  apparel,  and  girded  him- 
self with  strength. 

2  He  hath  made  the  round 
world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

3  Lver  since  the  workl  bd- 


*)AY  18. 


THE  PSALTEft. 


335 


gan,  hath  thy  seat  been  pre 
pared  ;  thou  art  from  everlast 
ing. 

4  The  floods  are  risen,  O 
Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice,  the  floods  lift  up 
their  waves, 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are 
mighty,    and  rage   horribly 
but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwel 
leth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord, 
are  very  sure  :  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xciv.      Dens  ultionum. 

OLORD  God,to  whom  ven- 
geance belongeth,  thou 
God,  to  whom  vengeance  be- 
longeth, show  thyself. 

2  Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the 
world,  and  reward  the  proud 
after  their  deserving. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly,  how  long  shall  the 
Ungodly  triumph  ? 

4  How  long  shall  all  wicked 
doers  speak  so  disdainfully,  and 
make  such  proud  boasting  ? 

5  They  smitedown  thy  peo 
pie,  O  Lord,  and  trouble  thine 
heritage. 

6  They  murder  the  widow 
and  the  stranger,  and  put  the 
fatherless  to  death. 

•7  And  yet  they  say,  Tush, 
the  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard 
it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise 
among  the  people :  O  ye  fools, 
when  will  ye  understand  ? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear, 
shall  he  not  hear  ?  or  he  thdt 
made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see? 

JO  Of  he  that  uurtureth  the 


heathen,  it  is  he  that  teacheth 
man  knowledge  ;  shall  not  he 
punish  ? 

1 1  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
thoughts  of  man,  that  they  are 
but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom 
thou  chastenest,  O  Lord,  and 
teachest  him  in  thy  law  ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give 
him  patience  in  time  of  adver- 
sity, until  the  pit  be  digged  up 
for  the  ungodly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not 
fail  his  people  ;  neither  will 
he  forsake  his  inheritance  ; 

1 5  Until  righteousness  turn 
again  unto  judgment :  all  such 
as  ar©  true  in  heart  shall  fol- 
low it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with 
me  against  the  wicked  ?  or 
who  will  take  my  part  against 
the  evil-doers  ? 

1 7  If  the  Lord  had  not  help- 
ed me,  it  had  not  failed,  but 
my  soul  had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  But  when  I  said,  My 
foot  hath  slipped  ;  thy  mercy, 
O  Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the 
sorrows  that  I  had  in  my  heart, 
thy  comforts  have  refreshed 
my  soul. 

20  Wilt  thou  have  anything; 
to  do  with  the  stool  of  wicked- 
ness, which  imagineth  mis- 
chief as  a  law  ? 

2 1  They  gather  them  toge- 
ther against  the  soul  of  the 
righteous,  and  condemn  the 
innocent  blood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  re- 
fuge, and  my  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  confidence. 

23  He  shall  recompense 


<33  6 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  1§, 


them  their  wickedness,  and 
destroy  them  in  their  own 
malice  ;  yea,  the  Lord  our 
God  shall  destroy  them. 


The  Nineteenth  Day. 

MORXIXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcv.    Venite  exultemus. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  un- 
to the  Lord  ;  let  us  hear- 
tily rejoice  in  the  strength  of 
our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before   his 
presence  with   thanksgiving 
and    show   ourselves    glad  in 
him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great 
God  ;  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the 
corners  of  the  earth  ;  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he 
made  it ;  and  his  hands  pre- 
pared the  dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship, 
and  fall  down,  and  kneel  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker  : 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our 
God  ;  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep 
of  his  hand. 

8  To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice,  harden  not  your  hearts 
as  in  the  provocation,  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in 
the  wilderness  ; 

9  When  your  fathers  tempt 
ed  me,  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I 
grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do 
err  in  their  hearts,  for  the) 
have  r.ot  known  my  ways  : 


1 1  Unto  whom  I  sware  in 
my  wrath,  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  xcvi.     Cantate  Domino. 

Sing  unto  the    Lord  a 
new  song  ;  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and 
praise  his  Name;  betellingof 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto 
the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
cannot  worthily  be  praised  ; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than 
all  gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the 
heathen,  they  are  but  idols  ; 
but  it  is  the  Lord  that  made 
the  heavens. 

6  Glory  and  worship  are 
before  him  ;  power  and  ho- 
nour are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord, 
O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship 
and  power. 

8  Ascribe  unto  thoLord  the 
honour  cliie  unto  his  Name  ; 
bring  presents,  and  come  inta 
his  courts. 

9  O  worship  the  Lord  ia 
the  beauty  of  holiness  ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of 
him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the 
heathen,  that  the  Lord  is 
King  ;  and  that  it  is  he  who 
hath  made  the  round  world  so 
fast  that  it  cannot  be  moved  ; 
and  how  that  he  shall  judge 
the  people  righteously. 

1 1  Let  the  heavens  rejoice, 
and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ;  let 


D.\Y  19. 


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the  *ea  make  a  noise,  and  all 
thai"  therein  Is. 

12  Let  the  field  he  joyful 
and  all  that  is  in  it ,  then  shall 
all  the  trees  of  ihe  wood  re- 
joice before  the  Lord. 

13  For  he  comet h,  for  he 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ; 
and  with  righteousness  to  judge 
the  world)  and  the  people  with 
his  truth. 

Psalm   xcvii.     Dominus    rcg- 

navit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  the  earth 
may  be  glad  thereof;  yea. 
the  multitude  of  the  Isles  may 
be  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds   and  darkness  are 
round  about  him;    righteous 
ness  and  judgment  are  the  ha- 
bitation of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  be- 
Fore  him,  and  burn  up  his  ene- 
mies on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine 
unto  the  world  ;  the  earth  saw 
it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax 
at  the  presence  cf  the  Lord  ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ot 
the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  have  decla- 
red his  righteousness,  and  all  ihe 
people  have  seen  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they 
that  worship  carved  images, 
and  that  delight  in  vain  gods  : 
worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  re- 
joiced ;  and  the  daughters  oi 


10  ()  ye  that  love  the  Led, 
see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil  :  the  Lord  p.c- 
serveth  the  souls  of  his  saints  ; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the 

and  of  the  ungodly. 

1 1  There   is  sprung  up   .1 
ght   for   the    righteous,    and 

joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are 
true-hearted. 

12  Rejoire  in  the  Lord,  ye 
righteous,  and  ;;ive  thanks  for 
a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

E\rEXLXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcviii. 


a, 


thy  judgments,  O  Lord 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher 
than  all  that  are  in  the  earth 


Cantate  Do. 

mino. 

SING  unto  the  Lord  a 
ew  song  ;   for  he  h^th 
done  marvellous  things. 

2  With  his  own  right  hand, 
and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath 
he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his 
salvation  ;  his  righteousness 
iiath  he  openly  showed  in  the 
sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his 
mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel,  and  all  the 
ends  of  the  world  have  seen 
the  salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful 
unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ; 
sing,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the 
harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with 
a  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

7  With  trumpets  also  and 
shawns,    O    show    yourselves 


Judah  were  glad,  because   of  joyful    before    the    Lord    the 


King. 

8  Let  the  sea  make  a  noise* 
jaiid   all  that   therein   is  ;    the 


thou  art  exalted  far  above  aHJround    world,     and  they   that 
gods.  ,U  therein. 

F  f 


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THE  PSALTER. 


DAY   l«. 


9  Let  the  floods  clap  their 
hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joy- 
ful together  before  the  Lord  ; 
for  he  is  come  to  judge  the 
earth. 

1 0  With  righteousness  shall 
lie  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Psalm    xcix.      Dwiinu*    rcg- 

navit. 

THE  Lord  is  King,  be  the 
people  never  so  impa- 
tient;  he  sitteth  between  the 
Cherubim,  be  the  earth  never 
so  unquiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion. 
and  high  above  all  people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  Name,  which  is  great, 
wonderful,  and  holy. 

4  The  King's  power  loveth 
judgment ;  thou  hast  prepa- 
red equity;  thou  hast  executed 
judgment  and  righteousness  in 
Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God,  and  fall  down  before  his 
footstool  ;  for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among 
his  priests,  and  Samuel  among 
such  as  call  upon  his  Name  : 
these  called  upon  the  Lord, 
and  he  heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out 
of  the  cloudy  pillar  ;  for  they 
kept  his  testimonies,  and  the 
law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O 
Lord  our  God  ;  thou  forgavest 
them,  O  God,  and  punishedst 
their  own  inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our 
God,  and  worship  him  upon 
his  holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our 
God  is  holy. 


Psalm  c.     Jubilate   Deo. 

OBE  joyful  in  the  I^ord, 
all  ye  lands  ;  serve  the 
Lord  with  gladness,  and  come 
before  his  presence  with  a 
song. 

2  I3e  ye  sure  that  the  Lord 
he  is  God  ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves.; 
we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his 
gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  his  courts  with  praise  ;  be 
thankful  unto  him,  and  speak 
good  of  his  Name  ; 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious  ; 
his  mercy  is  everlasting  ;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  gene- 
ration to  generation. 

Psalm    ci.     Miser  ic  or  diam    el 
judicium. 

MY  song  shall  be  of  mercy 
and  judgment  ;    unto 
thee,  O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

2  O  let  me  have  understand- 
ing in  the  way  of  godliness. 

3  When  wilt  thou  come  unto 
me  ?  I  will  walk  in  my  house 
with  a  perfect  heart. 

4  I  will  take  no  wicked  thing 
in  hand  ;  I  hate  the  sins  of 
unfaithfulness  :  there  shall  no 
such  cleave  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall  de- 
part from  me  ;  I  will  not  know 
a  wicked  person. 

6  Whoso  privily  slandereth 
his  neighbour,  him  will  I  de- 
stroy. 

7  Whoso  hath  also  a  proud 
look  and  high  stomach,  I  will 
not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such 


DAY  20. 


THE  PSALTER. 


339 


as  are  faithful  in  the  land,  that 
they  may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadeth  a  godly  life 
Le  shall  be  my  servant 

10  There  shall  no  deceitful 
person  dwell  in  my  house  ,  he 
that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry 
in  my  sight. 

1 1  I  shall  soon  destroy  al! 
the  ungodly  that  are  kl  the 
land  ;  that  I  may  root  out  ali 
wicked  doers  from  the  city  of 
the  Lord. 


The  Twentieth  Day. 

MOILVLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cii.     Domine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord 
and  let  my  crying  come 
unto  thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me 
\         in  the  time  of  my  trouble  ;  in- 
cline thine  ear  unto  me  when 
I  call ;   O  hear  me,  and  that 
right  soon  : 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed 
away  like  smoke,  and  my  bones 
are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  fire- 
brand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down 
and  withered  like  grass  ;  so 
that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  groan- 
ing, my  bones  will  scarce 
cleave  to  my  flesh. 

6  I  am  become  like  a  peli- 
can in  the  wilderness,  and  like 
an  owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 

7  I  have  watched,  and  am 
even  as  it  were  a  sparrow,  that 
sitteth  alone  upon  the  house- 
top. 

8  Mine  enemies  revile  me 
all  the  day  long  ;  and  they  that 


are  mad  upon  me,  arc  sworn 
together  against  me. 

9  For  1  have  eaten  ashes  as 
it  were  bread,  and  mingled  my 
drink  with  weeping. 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine 
indignation  and  wrath  ;  for 
thou  hast  taken  me  up,  and 
cast  me  down. 

1 1  My  days  are  gone  like  a 
shadow,  and  I  am  withered 
like  grass. 

12  But  thou,  OLord,  shalfc 
endure  for  ever,  and  thy  re- 
membrance throughout  all  ge- 
nerations. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and 
have  mercy  upon  Sicn  ;  for  it 
is  time  that  thou  have  mercy 
upon  her ;  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

14  And  why  ?  thy  servants 
think  upon  her  stones,  and  it 
piiieih  them  to  see  her  in  the 
dust. 

15  The  heathens  shall  fear 
thy  Name,  O  Lord  ;  and  all 
the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  Ma- 
jesty. 

16  When  the  Lord  shalt 
build  up  Sion,  and  when^his 
glory  shall  appear  ; 

17  When  he  turneth  him 
unto  the  prayer  of  the  poor 
destitute,  and  despiseth  not 
their  desire ; 

13  This  shall  be  written  for 
those  that  come  after,  and  the 
people  which  shall  be  born 
shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down 
from  his  sanctuary  ;  out  of  the 
heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the 
earth. 

£0  That  lie  might  hear  the 
mourning  of  such   as  are  ii> 


340 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  20. 


captivity,  aixl  deliver  the  chil- 
dren appointed  unto  death  ; 

2  i    1'hat   they  may  declare 

>.ime  of  the  i      ci  in  Sion, 

and  his  worship  v  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  ga- 
thered together,  and  the  king- 
doms also,  to  serve  the  J 

2,3  He  brought  down  my 
strength  in  my  journey,  and 
shortened  my  d 

24  But  I  said,  O  my  God, 
inc  not  away  in  the  l 

of  mine  age  ;  as  for  tV. 
they  endure  throughout 
Derations. 

25  Thou,   Lord,  in  the  be- 
ginning has*  \wA  the  founda 
tion  ol  the  earth,  and  ti.    hea- 
vens are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  peris'-,  but 
thou  shalt  endure  ;  they  all  shall 
wax  old  as  doth  ;.  garment. 

27  And  as  a  vesture  shall 
thou  change  them,  nnd  they 
shall  he  changed  ;  But  thou  art 
the  same,  and  Ihy  years  shall 
not  fail. 

28  The  children  of  thy  ser- 
vants shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy 
sight. 

Psalm    ciii.      Benedic, 

vie  a . 

PRAISE  the  Lord,   O  my 
soul  ;  and  all  that  is  with- 
in me,  praise  his  hoiy  Name. 

2  Prise  the  lord,  ()  n.v 
soul ;  and  forget  not  all  his  be- 
nefits ; 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, 
and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from 
destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 


with  mercy  and    loving-kind- 
ness ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth 
with  good  things,  making  thee 
young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righ- 
teousness and  judgment,  for 
all  them  that  are  oppressed 
with  wron 

7  lie  showed  his  ways  unto 

hi:*     works    unto    the 
en  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  com- 

n   and   mercy.  long-?uf- 

and  of  great  goodness. 

v  he  chi- 

eth  he  his 

for  ei  er. 

10  He  r.ut  »  not  dealt  with 
as  <  fter  our  sirs  .  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wicked- 
nesses. 

1 1  For  look  how  high  the 
heavens  is  in  comparison  of  the 
earth  ;  so  great  is  his  mercy 
also    toward   them    that    fear 

m  ! 

12  Look  hew  wide  also  the 
east  is  from  the  west ;  so  far 
hath  lie  set  our  sins  from  us. 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pi- 
tieth  his  own  children  ;  even 
so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto 
them  that  fear  him. 

14  Ftr  he  knoweth  whereof 
we    are    made ;     he    remem- 

that  we  are  but  dust. 
he  days  of  man  are  but 
as  grass  ;    for  he  flourisheth  as 
a  flower    ;    he  field. 

1 6  For  as  soon  as  the  wind 
sjoeth  over  it,  it  is  gone  ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know 
it  no  more. 

1  7  But  the  me  rci  fill  goodness 
of  the  Lord  endareth  for  evep 


DAY  20, 


THE  PSALTER, 


341 


and  ever  upon  them  that  fear 
him  ;  and    his    righteousness 

upon  children's  children  ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keej 
his  covenant,  and  think  upon 
his  commandments  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared 
his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye 
Angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel 
in  strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his 
commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

21  ()  praise  the  Lord,  all 
ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  ol 
his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the 
Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion  :  Praise 
thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

EVEJYWG  PRAYER, 

Psalm  civ.  Benedic^   anima 
7n  ea. 
(RAISE  the  Lord,   O  my 
soul :    C\  Lord  my  God, 
thou     art   become  exceeding 
glorious,  th'^u  art  clothed  with 
majesty  and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  thyself  with 
light  as  it  were  with  a  gar- 
ment, and  spreadest  out  the 
heavens  like  a  curtain. 

3-  Who  layeth  the  beams  of 
his  chambers  in  the  waters, 
and  maketh  the  clouds  his 
chariot,  and  walketh  upon  the 
wings  of  the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  angels  spi- 
rits, and  his  ministers  a  flam- 
ing fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of 
the  earth,  that  it  never  should 
move  at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it   with 


the  deep  like  as  with  a  gar- 
ment ;  the  waters  stand  in  the 
hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee  ; 
at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the 
hills,  and  clown  to  the  vallies 
beneath  ;  even  unto  the  place 
which  thou  hast  appointed  for 
them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their 
bounds,  which  they  shall  not 
pass,  neither  turn  again  to  co- 
ver the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs 
into  the  rivers,  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

1 1  All  beasts  of  the  field 
drink  thereof,  and  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  the 
fowls  of  the  air  have  their  ha- 
bitation, and  sing  among  the 
branches. 

13  Pie  watereth  the  hills 
from  above  ;  the  earth  is  filled 
with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass 
for  the  cattle,  end  green  herb 
for  the  service  of  men. 

15  That  he  may  bring  food 
out  of  the  earth,  and  wine  that 
maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man ; 
and  oil  to  make  him  a  cheer- 
ful countenance,  and  bread  to 
strengthen  man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord 
also  are  full  of  sap  ;  even  the 
cedars  of  Libarms,  which  he 
hath  planted  : 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make 
their  nests  ;  and  the  fir-tree^ 
are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  re- 
fuge for  the  wild  goats }  a$<4 
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342 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  21. 


so  are  the  stony  rocks  of  tht 
conies. 

19  He    appointed  the  moon 
for    certain   seasons,    and    the 
sun  knoweth  bis  going  down. 
20    Tiiou  makest  darkness, 


1  The  glorious  majesty  of 
the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
e?er ;  the  Lord  shall  rejoice 
in  his  works. 

32  The  earth  shall  tremhle 
at  the  look  of  him  ;  if  he  do 
ihut  touch  the  hills,   they  shall 
all  the  beasts  of  the  forests  do  smoke. 

move.  33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord 

2 1    The  lions  roaring  after  as  long  as  I  live  ;  I  will  praise 


that  it  may  be  night ;  wherei 


their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  and  they 
get  them  away  together,  and 
lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his 
work,  and  to  his  labour,  until 
the  evening. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold 
are  thy  works  ;  in  wisdom  hast 
thou  made  them  all  ;  the 
earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  and  wide 
sea  also  ;  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both 
sm.'lr  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and 
Jhere  is  that  Leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  take  his 
pastime  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee, 
that  thou  mayest  give  them 
meat  in  due  season. 

28  When  thou  givest  it 
them,  they  gather  it  ;  and 
when  thou  ope  nest  thy  hand, 
they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  When  thou  iiidest  thy 
face  they  are  troubled  :  when 
thou  takest  away  their  breath, 
they  die  and  are  turned  again 
to  their  dust. 

30  When  thou  lettest  thy 
breath  go  forth,  they  shall  be 
made  ;  and  thou  shaft  renew 
Ihe  face  of  the  earth. 


my  God  while  I  have  my  be- 
ing ; 

34  And  so  shall  my  words 
please  him  :  my  joy  shall  be 
in  the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall 
be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 
and  the  ungodly  shall  come  to 
an  end  :  Praise  thou  the  Lord, 
O  my  soul,  praise  the  Lord. 


The  Twenty-first  Day. 

MORMjYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cv.    Conjitemini  Do* 

77U72Q. 

GIVE   thanks  unto  the 
Lord,   and  call  upon   his 

Name  ;  tell  the  people  what 

things  he  hath  done. 

2  O  let  your  songs  be  of 
him,  and  praise  him  ;  and  let 
your  talking  be  of  all  his  won- 
drous work*. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  holy  name ; 
let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice* 
that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord  and  his 
strength  ;  seek  his  face  ever- 
more. 

5  Remember  the  marvel- 
lous works  that  he  hath  done  ; 
his  wonders,  and  the  judg- 
ments of  his  mouth  ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraban^ 


DAY  21. 


THE  PSALTER. 


3*3 


his  servant ;    ye    children   ot 
Jacob,  his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our  God  ; 
his  judgments  are  in  all  the 
world. 

8  He  hath  been  alway  mind- 
ful of  his  covenant  and   pro 
mise,.  that  he  made  to  a  thou- 
sand generations. 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he 
made  with  Abraham  ;  and  the 
oath  that  he  sware  unto  Isaac  ; 

10  And  appointed  the  same 
unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to 
Israel  for  an  everlasting  testa- 
ment, 

1 1  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  r 
give  the  land  of  Canaan,  the 
lot  of  your  inheritance. 

12  When  there  were  yet 
but  a  few  of  them,  and  they 
strangers  in  the  land  ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went 
from  one  nation  to  another, 
from  one  kingdom  to  another 
people  ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to 
do  them  wrong,  but  reproved 
even  kings  for  their  sakes  : 

15  Touch  not  mine  Anoint- 
ed, and  do  my  prophets  no 
harm. 

1 6  Moreover,  he  called  for 
a  dearth  upon  the  land,  and 
destroyed  all  the  provision  of 
bread. 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man 
before  them,  even  Joseph,  who 
was  sold  to  be  a  bond-servant, 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in 
the  stocks  ;  the  iron  entered 
into  his  soul  ; 

19  Until  the  time  came 
that  his  cause  was  known  :  the 
word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent,  and  deli- 


vered him  i.  the  prince  of  the 
people  let  him  go  free 

2 1  He  made  him  lord  also 
of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  ^\\ 
his  substance  ; 

22  That  he  might  inforra 
his  princes  after  his  will,  and 
teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into 
Egypt,  and  Jucob  was  a  stran- 
ger in  the  land  ot  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his 
people  exceedingly,  and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  ere* 
mies  ; 

25  Whose  heart  turneth  so, 
that  they  hated  his  people, 
and  dealt  untiuly  with  his  ser- 
vants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  his 
servant,  and  Aaron  whom  hi 
had  chosen  ; 

27  And  these  showed  his 
tokens  among  them,  and  won- 
ders in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and 
it  was  dark  ;  and  they  were 
not  obedient  unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters 
into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth 
frogs;  ye:',  even  in  their 
king's  chambers. 

51  He  spake  the  word,  and 
there  came  all  manner  of  flies, 
and  lice  in  all  their  quarters. 

32  He  gave  t!  em  huil-stones 
for  rain  ;  and  flames  of  fire  in 
their  land. 

33-  He  smote  their  vincps 
also  and  fig-trees  ;  and  de- 
stroyed the  trees  that  were  in 
their  coasts. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and 
the  grasshoppers  came,  and 
caterpillars  innumerable,  and 


3U 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY::, 


did  eat  up  all  the  grass  in  their 
land}  and  devoured  the  fruit 
of  their  ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  first- 
born in  their  land  ;  even  the 
chief  of  all  their  strength. 

36  He  brought  them  forth 
also  with  silver  and  gold ; 
there  was  not  one  feeble  person 
among  their  tiibes. 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  their 
departing ;  for  they  were  a- 
fraid  of  them. 

38  Pie  spread  out  a  cloud  to 
be  a  covering  ;  and  fire  to  give 
light  in  the  night  season. 

39  At  their  desire  he  brought 
quails  ;  and  he  filled  them  with 
the  bread  of  heaven. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of 
stone,  and  the  waters  flowed 
out,  so  that  the  rivers  ran  in 
the  dry  places. 

41  For  why  ?  he  remem- 
bered his  holy  promise  ;  and 
Abraham  his  6erva:it. 

42  And  he  brought  forth 
his  people  with  joy,  and  his 
chosen  with  gladness ; 

43  And  gave  them  the 
lands  of  the  heathen  :  and 
they  took  the  labours  of  the 
people  in  possession  ; 

44  Thatthey  might  keephis 
statutes,  and  observe  his  laws. 

EVEXLYG   PRAYER. 
Psalm  cvi.  ConfUemini  Do- 
mino. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  lie  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

2  Who  can  express  the 
noble  acts  of  the  Lord,  or 
show  forth  all  his  praise  ? 


3  Blessed  are  they  that  al- 
way  keep  judgment,  and  do 
righteousness. 

4  Remember  me,  O  Lord, 
according  to  the  favour  that 
thou  bearest  unto  thy  people  ; 
O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation. 

5  That  I  may  see  the  feli- 
city of  thy  chosen,  and  re- 
joice in  the  gladness  of  thy 
people,  and  give  thanks  with 
thine  inheritance. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our 
fathers  ;  we  have  done  amiss, 
and  dealt  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not 
thy  wonders  in  Egypt,  neither 
kept  they  thy  great  goodness 
in  remembrance ;  but  were 
disobedient  at  the  sea,  even  at 
the  Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped 
them  for  his  Name's  sake,  that 
he  might  make  his  power  to 
be  known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea 
also,  and  it  was  dried  up  ;  ?o 
he  led  them  through  the  deep, 
as  through  a  wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from 
the  adversaries'  hand,  and  de- 
livered them  from  the  hand  of 
the  enemy. 

1 1  As  for  those  that  trou- 
bled them,  the  waters  over- 
whelmed them  ;  there  was  no: 
one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his 
words,  and  sang  praise  unto 
him. 

13  But  within  awhile  they 
forgat  his  works,  and  would 
not  abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them 
in  the  wilderness,  and  they 
tempted  God  in  the  deserW 


DAY  21, 


THE  PSALTER. 


345 


1 5  And  he  gave  them  their 
desire,  and  sent  leanness  with- 
al into  their  sowl. 

1 6  They  angered  Moses  also 
in  their  tents,  and  Aaron  the 
saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and 
swallowed  up  Dathan,  and  co- 
vered the  congregation  of 
Abiram. 

1 8  And  the  fire  was  kindled 
in  their  company  ;  the  flame 
burnt  up  the  ungodly. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in  Ho 
reb,  and  worshipped  the  mol- 
ten image. 

20  Thus  they  turned  their 
glory  into  the  similitude  of  a 
caif  that  eateth  hay. 
-  21  And  thev  forgat  God 
their  Saviour,  who  had  done 
so  great  things  in  Egypt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the 
land  of  Ham  ;  and  fearful 
things  by  the  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have 
destroyed  them,  had  not  Mo- 
ses his  chosen  stood  before 
him  in  the  gap,  to  turn  away 
his  wrathful  indignation,  lest 
he  should  destroy  them. 

24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn 
of  that  pleasant  land,  and  gave 
no  credence  unto  his  word  ; 

25  But  murmured  in  their 
tents,  and  hearkened  not  unto 
the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  he  lift  up  his  hand 
against  them,  to  overthrow 
them  in  the  wilderness  ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed 
among  the  nations,  and  to 
scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves 
unto  Baal-peor,   and  ate   the 

offerings  of  the  dead. 


29  Thus  they  provoked  him 
to  anger  with  their  own  inven- 
tions ;  and  the  plague  was 
great  among  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinees 
and  prayed; and  so  the  plague 
ceased. 

31  And  that  was  counted 
unto  him  for  righteousness, 
among  all  posterities  for  ever- 
more. 

32  They  angered  him  also 
at  the  waters  of  strife,  so  that 
he  punished  Moses  for  their 
sakes  ; 

33  Because  they  provoked 
his  spirit,  so  that  he  spake  un- 
advisedly with  his  lips. 

34  Neither  destroyed  they 
the  heathen,  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded them  : 

35  But  were  mingled  among 
the  heathen,  and  learned  their 
works. 

36  Insomuch  that  they  wor- 
shipped their  idols,  which  turn  - 
ed  to  their  own  decay  ;  yea, 
they  offered  their  sons  and 
their  daughters  unto  devils  ; 

37  And  shed  innocentblood, 
even  the  blood  of  their  sons 
and  of  their  daughters,  whom 
they  offered  unto  the  idols  of 
Canaan  ;  and  the  land  was  de- 
filed with  blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained 
with  their  own  works,  and 
went  a  whoring  with  their 
own  inventions. 

39  Therefore  was  the  wrath 
of  the  Lord  kindled  against 
his  people,  insomuch  that  he 
abhorred  his  own  inherit- 
ance. 

40  And  he  gave  them  over 
Into  the  hand  of  the  heathen  ; 


tU<? 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  22. 


and   they    that     hated 
were  lords  over  them. 


them' the  lands,  from  the  east,  and 
from  the  west ;  from  the  north, 


41  Their  enemies  oppres-'and  from  the  south. 


sed  them,  and 
subjection. 


had  them  in 


4    They  went  astray  in  the 
wilderness  out  of  the  way,  and 


42   Many  a  time  did  he  de-  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 
liver  them  ;  but  they  rebelled]     5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their 
against  him  with  their  own  in-  soul  fainted  in  them. 


ventions,    and   were  brought 
down  in  their  wickedness. 

43  Nevertheless,  when  he 
saw  their  adversity,  he  heard 
their  complaint. 

44  He  thought  upon  his 
covenant,  and  pitied 
according  unto  the  multitude 
of  hi:*  mercies  ;  yea,  he  made 
all  those  that  led  them  away 
captive  to  pity  them. 

45  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our 
God,  and  gather  us  from  a- 
mong  the  heathen  ;  that  we 
may  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy 
Name,  and  make  our  boast  of 
thy  praise. 


6  So  they  cried  unto  the 
Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he 
delivered  them  from  their 
distress. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the 
right  way,  that  they  might  go 

them,  to  the  city  where  they  dwelt. 
&  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the 
empty  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness  ; 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness 
and  in  the   shadow  of  death, 


46  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God!being  fast  bound   in   misery 
of  Israel,    from    everlasting,! 
and  world   without  end  ;    and 


let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 


The  Twenty-second  Day. 

MORM.VG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  cvii.      Ctmfltcmxjn  Do- 


o 


GIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endurcth  for 
ever. 

2  Let  them  give  thanks, 
whom  the  Lord  hath  redeem- 
ed, and  delivered  from  the 
hand  of  the  enemy  ; 


land  iron  ; 

1 1  Because  they  rebelled 
against  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
and  lightly  regarded  the  coun- 
sel of  the  most  Highest. 

12  He  also  brought  down 
their  heart  through  heaviness; 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was 
none  to  help  them. 

13  So  when  they  cried  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out 
of  darkness,  and  out  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  brake 
their  bonds  in  sunder. 

1 5  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise   the   Lord  for  his 


And  gathered  them  out  of  goodness  j     and   declare  ther 


DAY  22. 


THE  PSALTER. 


347 


wonders  that  lie  doeth  for  theldelivereth   them  out   of  their 


children  of  men  ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the 
gates  of  brass,  and  smitten  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued 
for  their  offence,  and  because 
of  their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all 
manner  of  meat,  and  they 
were  even  hard  at  death's 
door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their 
distress. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and 
healed  them  ;  and  they  were 
saved  from  their  destruction. 

2 1  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men 

22  That  they  would  offer 
unto  him  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving,  and  tell  out  his 
works  with  gladness! 

23  They  that  go  down  to 
the  sea  in  ships,  and  occupy 
their  business  in  great  waters  ; 

24  These  men  see  the  works 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  wonders 
in  the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stor- 
my wind  ariseth,  which  Jifteth 
up  the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to 
the  heaven,  and  down  again  to 


distress. 

29  For  he  maketh  the  storm 
to  cease,  so  that  the  wave! 
thereof  are  still. 

50  Then  are  they  glad,  be- 
cause they  are  at  rest ;  and  so 
he  bringeth  them  unto  the  ha- 
ven where  they  would  be. 

51  O  that  men  would  there- 
fore praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the 
wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt 
him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in 
the  seat  of  the  elders  1 

33  Whotu'-neth  the  floods 
into  a  wilderness,  and  drieth 
up  the  water-springs. 

34  A  fruitful  land  maketh 
he  barren,  for  the  wickedness 
of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  Again  he  maketh  the  wil- 
derness a  standing  water,  and 
water-springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  setteth  the 
hungry,  that  they  may  build 
them  a  city  to  dwell  in  ; 

37  That  they  may  sow  their 
land,  and  plant  vineyaids,  to 
yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that 
they  multiply  exceedingly  ;  and 
sufiereth  not  their  cattle  to 
decrease. 

59  And  again,  when  they  are 
finished    and     brought     low 


the  deep  ;   their  soul  melteth  (through    oppression,    through 
ay.  iy  because  of  the  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and 
stagger  like  a  drunken  man. 
and  are  at  their  witfs  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto 
the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 


any  plague  cr  trouble  ; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them 
o   'e    evi  -entreated    through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander 
^ut  of  the  way  in  ihe  wilder- 
ness ; 


313 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  C2 


41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor 
out  of  mistiy,  and  maketh 
him  households  like  a  flock  of 
sheip. 

42  The  righteous  will  con- 
sider this,  and  rejoice ;  and 
the  mouth  of  all  wickedness 
shall  oe  slopped. 

4 J  Whoso  is  wise,  will  pon- 
der these  things  ;  and  they 
shali  understand  the  loving- 
Line  mess  of  the  Lord. 


EVENING 

Psalm   cviii. 


PRAYER. 

Paratum  cor 


meum. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  ready, 
my  heart  is  ready  ;  I  wifl 
sing,  and  give  praise  with  the 
best  member  that  I  have. 

2  Awake,  thou  lute  and 
harp  ;  I  myself  will  awake 
right  early. 


Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe  ; 
upon  Phiiistia  will  I  triumph. 
10  Who  will  lead  me  inlo 
the  strong  city  r  and  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

1  1  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us, 
()  God  I  and  wilt  not  thou,  O 
God,  go  ioith  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  O  help  us  against  the 
enemy  ;  for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall 
do  great  acts ;  and  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  cix.     Deits   laudum. 

HOLD  not  thy  tongue,  O 
God  of  my  praise  ;  for 
ihe  mouth  of  the  ungodly,  yea, 
the  mouth  of  the  deceitful  is 
opened  upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken 
against  me  with  false  tongues  ; 
they  compassed  me  about  also 
with     words    of    hatred,    and 


3  I  will  give   thanks   unto  fought  against  me  without  a 
thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo-  cause. 

pie  ;  I  will  sing  praises  unto      3  For  the  love  that  I   had 
thee  among  the  nations.  unto  them,   lo,  they  take  now 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  greater  my  contrary  part  ;  but  I  give 
than  the  heavens,  and  thy  truth  myself  unto  prayer. 
reacheth  unto  the  clouds.  4  Thus  have  they  rewarded 

5  Set  up   thyself,   O    God,  me  evil  for  gocd,   and  hatred 
above    the    heavens,   and    thy  |  for  my  good-will. 

glory  above  all  the  earth,  5   Set  tnou  an  ungodly 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  to  be  ruler  over  him,  and  let 


delivered  :   let  thy  right  hand 

save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God   hath  spoken    in  his 

holiness,  I   will  rejoice  there- 


Satan  stand  at  his  right  hand. 
6  When  sentence  is   given 
upon   him,    let    him    be 
demned  ;    and   let   his  pi .  \  efl 


fore,  and  divide  Sichem,  andjbe  turned  into  sin. 

mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth.      7  Let  his  clays  be  few. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Ma-Jlet  another  take  his  oft 
nasses  is  mine  ;  Ephraim  also|      8  Let  hischildien  be  lather^ 
is  the  strength  of  my  head  ;       less,  and  his  wife  a  widow. 

9  Juda    is  my    law-girer;'     9   Let  his  children  be  vaga- 
Moab  15  my  wash-pot  j    ovcr.bonds.  and  beg   their  bread  j 


DAY  23. 


THE  PSALTER. 


310" 


let  them  seek  it  also  out  of  de- 
solate places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  con. 
■line  all  that  he  hath  ;  and  let 
the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

1 1  Let  there  be  no  man  to 
pity  him,  nor  to  have  compas- 
sion upon  his  fatherless  chil- 
dren. 

1 2  Let  his  posterity  be  de- 
stroyed ;  and  in  the  next  ge- 
neration let  his  name  be  clean 
put  out. 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his 
fathers  be  had  in  remembrance 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and 
let  not  the  sin  of  his  mother  be 
done  away. 

1 4  Let  them  alway  be  before 
the  Lord,  that  he  may  root 
out  the  memorial  oi  them  from 
off  the  earth  ; 

15  And  that,  because  his 
mind  was  not  to  do  good  ;  but 
persecuted  the  poor  helpless 
man,  that  lie  might  slay  him 
that  was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  curs- 
ing, and  it  shall  happen  unto 
him  ;  he  loved  not  blessing, 
therefore  shall  it  be  far  from 
him . 

17  He  clothed  himself  with 
cursing  like  as  with  a  rai- 
ment, and  it  shall  come  into 
his  bowels  like  water,  and  like 
oil  into  his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the 
cloak  that  he  hath  upon  him. 
and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is 
alway  girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from 
the  Lord  unto  mine  enemies, 
and  to  those  that  speak  evii 
against  my  soul. 

•20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O] 
G 


•  Lord  God,  according  unto  thy 
Name  ;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O  deliver  me,  for  I  am 
helpless  and  poor,  and  my 
heart  is  wounded  within  me. 

22  I  go  hence  like  the  sha- 
dow that  departeth,  and  am 
driven  away  as  the  grasshopper. 

23  My  knees  are  weak 
through  fasting  ;  my  flesh  is 
dried  up  for  want  of  fatness. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach 
unto  them  ;  they  that  looked 
upon  me  snaked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my 
God ;  O  save  me,  according 
to  thy  mercy. 

26  And  they  shall  know  how 
that  this  is  thy  hand,  and  that 
thou,  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse,  yet 
bless  thou  ;  and  let  them  be 
confounded  that  rise  up  against 
me  ;  but  let  thy  servant  rejoice. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be 
clothed  with  shame  ;  and  let 
them  cover  themselves  with 
their  own  confusion,  as  with  a 
cloak. 

29  As  for  me,  I  will  give 
great  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  mouth,  and  praise  him 
among  the  multitude  : 

30  For  he  shall  stand  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  poor,  to 
save  his  soul  from  unrighteous 
judges. 


The  Twenty  -third  Day. 

MORNIA  G  PRAYER. 

Psalm  ex.     Dixit  dominus. 

THE  Lord  said  unto  my 
Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right 
hand,  untii  1  make  thine  ene- 
mies thy  footstool. 


350 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  23. 


The  Lord  shall  send  the  ever  be  mindful  of  his   cove- 


rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  ; 
be  thou  ruler  even  in  the  midst 
among  thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power 
shall  the  people  ofier  thee  free- 
will offerings  with  an  holy  wor- 
ship :  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is  of 
the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will 
not  repent,  Thou  an  a  Priest 
for  ever  after  the  order  of 
^lelchisedech. 

5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right 
hand  shall  wound  even  kings, 
in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the 
heathen  ;  he  shall  fill  the  places 
with  the  dead  bodies,  and 
smite  in  sunder  the  heads  over 
divers  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the 
brook  in  the  way  ;  therefore 
shall  he  lift  up  his  head. 


Psalm  cxi.     Confitebor  iibi. 


nant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  peo- 
ple the  power  of  his  v>orks, 
that  he  may  give  them  the  he- 
ritage of  the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands 
are  verity  and  judgment ,  all 
his  commandments  are  true. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever 
and  ever,  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  equity. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto 
his  people  ;  he  hath  command- 
ed his  covenant  for  ever  ;  holy 
and  reverend  is  his  Name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is 
the  beginning  of  wisdom  ;  a 
good  understanding  have  all 
they  that  do  thereafter  ;  the 
praise  of  it  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxii.     Beat  us  vir. 


LESSED  is  the  man  that 


Bi 
feareth  the  Lord ;  he  hath 

great  delight  in  his  command- 
WTLL  give  thanks  unto  the  ments. 
-1  Lord  with  my  whole  heart,1     2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty 
secretly    among    the   faithful,  upon  earth  ;    the  generation  of 
iind  in  the  congregation.  ithe  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord,  3  Riches  and  plenteousness 
are  great,  sought  out  of  all  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and 
them  that  have  pleasure  there-  his  righteousness  endureth  for 
in.  jever. 

3  His  work  is  worthy  to  be!  4  Unto  the  godly  there  ari- 
praised  and  had  in  honour^seth  up  light  in  the  darkness  ; 
and  his  righteousness  endurethhe  is  merciful,  loving,  and 
for  ever.  righteous. 

4  The  merciful  and  graci-  5  A  good  man  is  merciful, 
ous  Lord  bath  so  done  his  and  lendeth,  and  will  guide 
marvellous   works,    that   they  his  words  with  discretion 


ought  to   be  had  in  remem 
brance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto 


6  For  he  shall  never  be 
moved  :  and  the  righteous  shall 
be  had  in  everlasting  remem- 


gjern.  that  fear  him ;  be  shall  jbrance. 


DAY  23. 


THE  TSALTER. 


351 


7  He  will  not  be  afraid  of 
any  evil  tidings  ;  for  his  heart 
standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in 
the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished. 
and  will  not  shrink,  until  he  see 
his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad, 
and  given  to  tbe  poor,  and  his 
righteousness  remaineth  for 
ever  ;  his  horn  shall  be  exalt- 
ed with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it, 
and  it  shall  grieve  him  ;  he 
shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and 
consume  away ;  the  desire  of 
the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  r.xiii.   Laudate,  fiueri. 

IRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  ser- 
vants ;  O  praise  the  Name 
of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  Name  of 
the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 


EVXXLYG    PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxiv.      In  exitu  Israel. 

HEN  Israel  came  out  of 
Egypt,  and  the  house  of 
Jacob  from  among  the  strange 
people, 

2  Juda  was  his  sanctuary, 
and  Israel  his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled ; 
Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped 
like  rams,  and  the  little  hilte 
like  young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou 
sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ?  and 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast 
driven  back  ? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye 
skipped  like  rams  ?  and  ye  lit- 
tle bills  like  young  sheep  ? 

7  Tremble  thou  earth  at  the 
presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at  the 
presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock 


well. 
Psalm 


cxv.     .Yon 
Domine. 


no  bis , 


N 


OT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not 
unto   us,    hut    unto   thy 


3  The    Lord's    Name    is  into  a  standing  water,   and  the 
praised,  from  the  rising  up  of  flint-stone     into     a    springing 
the  sun,  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  a'^ove 
all  heathen,  and  bis  glory  above 
the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord 
our  God,   that   hath  his  dwel-IName  give  the  praise  ;  for  thy 
liog  so  high,  and  yet  humbleth  laying*    mercy,     and   for    thy 
himself  to  behold    the  things! truth's  sake. 

that  are  in  heaven  and    earth  ?       2  Wherefore  shall  the  hea- 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple! then  say,   Where  is  now  their 
out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth  the  God  ? 
poor  out  of  the  mire  ; 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with 
the  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketh  the  barren 
woman  to  keep  house,  and  to 
be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 


3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in 
heaven  :  he  hath  done  what- 
soever pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and 
f*old,  even  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

5  They  have   mouths,  and 


3j2 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  C4. 


■  peak  not ;  eyes  have  they,  and 
see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear 
not ;  noses  have  they,  and  smell 
not. 

7  They  have  hands,  and 
handle  not  ;  feet  have  they, 
and  walk  not  ;  neither  speak 
they  through  their  throat. 

8  They  that  make  them  art 
like  unto  them;  and  so  arc 
all  such  as  put  their  trust  in 
them. 

9  Rut  thou,  house  of  Israel, 
trust  thou  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put 
your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he  is 
their  helper  and  defender. 

1 1  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

12  The  Lord  hath  been 
mindful  of  us,  and  he  shall 
bless  us  ;  even  he  shall  bless 
the  house  of  Israel,  he  shall 
bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that 
fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and 
great. 

li  The  Lord  shall  increase 
vou  more  and  more,  you  and 
your  children. 

15  Ye  are  the  b'essedof  the 
Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

16  All  the  whole  heavens 
are  the  Lord's  ;  the  earth  hat! 
he  given  to  the  children  of 
men. 

1 7  The  dead  praise  not  thee. 
O  Lord,  neither  all  they  that 
go  down  into  silence  ; 

13  But  we  will  praise  th< 
Tord,  from  this  time  forth  foi 
evermore.    Praise  the  Lord. 


The  Twenty-fourth  Day. 

MORXLYG  PRAY&R. 

Psalm  cxvi.     Dilai,  quoviam. 

T  AM  well  pleased  that  the 
A  Lord  huth  beard  the  voice 
of  my  prayer  ; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his 
ear  unto  me  ;  therefore  will  I 
call  upon  him  as  long  as  1  live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  com- 
passed me  round  about,  and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon 
me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and 
heaviness,  and  I  will  call  upon 
the  Name  of  the  Lord  ;  O 
Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver 
my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and 
righteous  ;  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the 
simple  :  I  was  in  misery,  and 
he  helped  me. 

7  Turn  again  then  unto  thy 
rest,  O  my  soul  ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why  ?  thou  hast  de- 
livered my  soul  from  death, 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my 
feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord 
in  fhe  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  beheved,  and  therefore 
will  I  speak;  but  I  was  sore 
troubled  :  1  said  in  my  haste, 
All  men  are  liars. 

11  What  reward  shall  I 
eive  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto 
me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  o£ 
salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  ; 


DAY  24. 


THE  PSALTER. 


353 


13  I  will  pay  my  vows  now!     4  Yea,    let  them  now  that 
in  the  presence  of  all  his  pco- fear   the  Lord    confess,    that 


pie  :  right  dear  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of 
his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how 
that  I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am 
thy  servant,  and  the  son  of 
thy  hand-maid  ;  thou  hast  bro- 
ken my  bonds  In  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the 


his  mercy  cndureth  for  ever. 

5  1  called  upon  the  Lord  in 
trouble  ;  and  the  Lord  heard 
me  at  large. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side, 
I  will  not  fear  what  man  do- 
eth  unto  me. 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part 
with   them     that     help    me  ; 


Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvii.        Laudate  Do- 
minum. 

O  PRAISE  the   Lord,  all 
ye  heathen  ;  praise  him, 
all  ye  nations. 

2  For  his  merciful  kind- 
ness is  ever  more  and  more 
towards  us  ;  and  the  truth  of 
the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Psu.m  cxviii.    Conjtterrdni  Dc- 

mino. 

OGIVE  thanks  un'o  the 
Lord)  for  he  is  gracious  ; 
because  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess 
that  he  is  gracious,  and  that 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
.3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron 
now  confess,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  i'oi  ever. 

G 


sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and  therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire 
wiil   call   upon  the  Name  of! upon  mine  enemies 
the  Lord.  8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto' Lord,  than  to  put  any  confi- 
the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  alLdence  in  man. 
his  people,  in   the  courts  of!     9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the 
the  Lord's  house  ;  even  in  the. Lord,  than  to    put  any  confi- 
midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  dence  in  princes, 

10  All  nationscompassed  me 
round  about ;  but  in  the  Name 
ofthe  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

1 1  They  kept  me  in  on  every 
side,  they  kept  me  in,  I  say,  on 
every  side ;  but  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  wiil  I  destroy  them. 

12  They  came  about  me 
like  bees,  and  are  extinct 
even  as  the  fire  among  the 
thorns ;  for  in  the  Name  of 
the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore 
at  me,  that  I  might  fall  ;  but 
the  Lord  was  my  help* 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength 
and  my  song  ;  and  is  become 
my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and 
health,  is  in  the  dwellings  of 
ihe  righteous  ;  the  right  hand 
ofthe  Lord  bvingeth  mighty 
things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  hath  the  pre-eminence  ; 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord 
bringeth  migiity  things  to  n^ss 

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314 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  2+. 


1  7  I  shall  not  die,  but  live, 
ami  declare  the   works  of  the 

Lord. 

1<S  The  Lord  hath  chasten- 
ed and  corrected  me  ;  but  he 
hath  not  given  me  over  unio 
death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of 
righteousness,  that  I  may  go 
into  them,  and  give  thanks 
unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the 
Lord,  the  righteous  shall  en- 
ter into  it. 

2 1  I  will  thank  thee  ;  for 
thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which 
the  builders  refused,  is  become 
the  head-stone  in   the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  do- 
ing, and  it  is  marvellous  in 
our  eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which 
the  Lord  hath  made  ;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord  : 
O  Lord,  send  us  now  pros- 
perity. 

2^  Blessed  be  he  that  com- 
cth  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  : 
"we  have  wished  you  good  luck 


ye   that  are 
the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who 
hath  showed  us  light  :  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  yea, 
even  unto  the  horns  of  the 
altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and 


EVENING  PBAYEE. 

Psalm  cxix.       Bcuti  immacu- 

luti. 

BLESSED  are  those   that 
are  undefined  in  the  * 
and  walk   in   the   law  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Blessed  arc  they  that  keep 
his  testimonies,  and  seek  him 
with  their  whole  baart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wick- 
edness, walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  charged,  that 
we  shall  diligently  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  (3  that  my  ways  were 
made  so  direct,  that  I  might 
keep  thy  statutes  ! 

6  So  shall  I  not  be  confound? 
ed,  while  I  have  respect  unto 
thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  thank  thee  with  an 
unfeigned  heart,  when  I  shall 
have  learned  the  judgments 
of  thy  righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  ceremo- 
nies ;  O  forsake  me  not  ut- 
terly. 

In  quo  corriget  ?. 

WHEREWITHAL  shall 
a  young  man   cleanse 


of  the    house  of  jhis  way  ?  even  by  ruling  him- 
self after  thy  word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart 
have  I  sought  thee  ;  O  let  me 
not  go  wrong  out  of  thy  com- 
mandments. 

3  Thy  words  have  I  hkl 
within  my  heart,  that  I  should 


I  will  thank  thee  ;   thou 
my    God,   and  1   will   praise 
thee. 
29 


rt  not  sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord ; 


O  give  thanks  unto  the 


O  teach  me  thy  statutes. 
5    Wich    my  lips   have 


I 


Lord  ;for  he  is  gracious,  and  I  been  telling  of  all  the  jud^- 
his  mercy  endure th  for  evcr.'ments  of  thy  mcutlu 


DAY  23. 


THE  PSALTE*. 


6  I  have  had  as   great  de 
light  in  the  way  of  thy  testi 
monies,  as  in  all  manner  of 
riches. 

7  I  will    talk   of  thy  eom 
mandments,  and  have  respect 
unto  thy  ways. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in 
thy  statutes,  and  1  will  not 
forget  thy  word. 

Retribue  servo  tuo. 

ODO    well   unto  thy  ser- 
vant ;  that  I  may  live,  and 
keep  thy  word. 

2  Open  thou  mine  eyes  ; 
that  I  may  see  the  wondrous 
things  of  thy  law.. 

3  I  am  a  stranger  upon 
earth  ;  O  hide  not  thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

4  My  soul breaketh  out  for 
the  very  fervent  desire  that  it 
hath  ahvay  unto  thy  judgments. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the 
proud  ;  and  cursed  are  they 
that  do  err  from  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  shame 
and  rebuke  ;  for  I  have  kept 
thy  testimonies. 

7  Princes  also  did  sit  and 
speak  against  me ;  but  thy  ser- 
vant is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my 
delight,  and  my  counsellors. 

Adhasit  fiaviinento. 

MY   soul  cleavelh  to  the 
dust  ;    O  quicken   thou 
me,  according  to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my 
ways,  and  thou  heardest  me  : 
O  teach  me  thy  statutes.. 

3  Make  me  to  understand 
the  way   of  tby    command- 


ments ;   and  so  shall  I  talk  of 
thy  wondrous  works. 

4  My  soul  melteth  away  for 
very  heaviness  ;  comfort  thou 
me  according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way 
of  lying,  and  cause  thou  me 
to  make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  I  have  chosen  the  way  of 
truth,  and  thy  judgments  have 
I  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  tes- 
timonies ;  O  Lord,  confound 
me  not. 

8  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy 
commandments,  when  thou 
hast  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 


The  Twenty-fifth  Day. 
MORA1XG  PRAYER. 

lie  gem  pone. 

TEACH  me,  G  Lord,   the 
way  of  thy  statutes,  and 
I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding, 
and  I  shall  keep  thy  law  ;  yea, 
I  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole 
heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  th.e 
path  of  thy  commandments; 
for  therein  is  my  desire. 

4  Incline  mine  heart  unto 
thy  testimonies,  and  not  to  ca- 
vetousness. 

5  O  turn  away  mine  eye?, 
lest  they  behold  vanity  ;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  the  wn\ 

6  O  stablish  thy  word  in  thy 
servant,  that  I  may  fear  thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke 
that  I  am  afraid  of;  for  thy 
judgments  are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in 
thy  commandments ;  Oquicii- 
.en  me  in  thy  righteousness, 


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TFIE  PSALTER. 


DAY  25. 


Et  venial  su/ier  me. 

LET  thy  loving  mercy 
come  also  unto  me,  O 
Lord,  even  thy  salvation,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

2  So  shall  I  make  answer 
unto  my  blasphemers  ;  for  my 
trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take  not  the  word  of 
thy  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth  ;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy 
judgments, 

4  So  shall  I  ahvay  keep  tin- 
law  :  yea,  for  ever  and  ever 

5  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty  ; 
for  I  seek  thy  commandments. 

6  I  will  speak  of  thy  testi- 
monies also,  even  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be 
in  thy  commandments,  which 
I  have  loved. 

8  My  hand  also  will  I  lift 
up  unto  thy  commandments, 
•which  I  have  loved  ;  and  my 
study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 

Me  .nor  est  a  &ervi  tui. 

O  THINK  upon  thy  ser- 
vant, as  concerning  thy 
word,  wherein  thou  hast  caus- 
ed me  to  put  my  trust. 

2  The  same  is  my  comfort 
in  my  trouble  ;  for  thy  word 
bath  quickened  me. 

3  The  proud  have  had  me 
exceedingly  in  derision  ;  yet 
have  I  not  shrinked  from  thy 
law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine 
everlasting  judgments,!)  Lord 
and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horribly  afraid,  for 
the  ungodly  that  forsake  bj 
law. 

6  Thy  statutes  have  oeen 


my  songs,  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy 
Name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night 
season,  ami  have  kep  thy  law. 

8  This  I  had  because  1  kept, 
thy  commandments. 

P^rtio  mea,  Donvne. 

rHOU  art  my   portion,  O 
Lord  ;  I  have    promised 
to  keep  thy  law. 

2  I  made  my  humble  peti- 
tion in  thy  presence  with  my 
whole  heart ;  C)  be  merciful 
unto  me,  according  to  thy 
word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to 
remembrance,  and  turned  my 
feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  I  made  haste,  and  pro 
longed  not  the  time,  to  keep- 
thy  commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the 
ungodly  have  robbed  me  ;  but 
I  have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnigh  I  will  rise  to 
give  thanks  unto  thee;  because 
of  hy  righteous  judgments. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all 
them  that  fear  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is 
full  of  thy  mercy  :  O  teach, 
me  thy  statu.es. 

B  ,ni!atc,n  feeesti. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  dealt 
graciously  wkfa  thy  ser- 
vant, according  unto  thv  word. 
3  O  learn  me  true  under- 
standing and  knowledge  ;  for 
1  have  believed  thy  com- 
mandments. 

3   Setore  I  was  troubled,  X 
vent  wrong  ;  but  now  have  I 
[kept  thy  worcL 


DAY  C5. 


THE  PSALTER. 


357 


4  Thou  art  good  and  gra- 
cious :  O  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  The  proud  have  imagined 
a  lie  against  me  ;  but  1  will 
keep  thy  commandments  with 
my  whole  heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as 
brawn  ;  but  my  delight  hath 
been  in  thy  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I 
have  been  in  trouble  ;  that  I 
may  learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is 
dearer  unto  me  than  thousands 
of  gold  and  silver. 

EVEXLYG  PRAYER. 
Manus  tua  fecerunt  me. 

THY  hands  have  made  me, 
and  fashioned  me  :  O  give 
me  understanding,  that  I  may 
learn  thy  commandments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  will 
be  glad  when  they  see  me  ;  be- 
cause I  have  put  my  trust  in 
thy  word. 

o  I  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy 
judgments  are  right,  and  that 
thou  of  very  faithfulness  hast 
caused  me  to  be  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kind- 
ness be  my  comfort,  accord- 
ing to  thy  word  unto  thy  ser- 
vant. 

5  O  let  thy  loving  mercies 
come  unto  me,  that  I  may  live; 
for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6  Let  the  proud  be  con- 
founded, for  they  go  wickedly 
about  to  destroy  me  ;  but  I 
will  be  occupied  in  thy  com- 
mandments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and 
have  known  thy  testimonies, 
be  turned  unto  me. 


8  O  let  my  heart  be  sound 
in  thy  statutes,  that  1  be  not 
ashamed. 

Defccit  aniinci  mecr. 
Ysoul  hath  longed  for  thy 
salvation,  and  I  have  a 
good  hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for 
thy  word ;  saying,  ()  when 
wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  I  am  become  like  a 
bottle  in  the  smoke  ;  yet  do  I 
not  forget  thy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of 
thy  servant  ?  when  wilt  thou 
be  avenged  of  them  that  per- 
secute me  ? 

5  The  proud  have  digged 
pits  for  me,  which  are  not  af- 
ter thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments 
are  true:  they  persecute  me 
falsely  ;  O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an 
end  of  me  upon  earth  ;  but  I 
forsook  not  thy  command- 
ments. 

8  O  quicken  me  after  thy 
loving  kindness  ;  and  so  shall 
I  keep  the  testimonies  of  thy 
mouth. 

In  ceternum,  Domine. 

OLORD,  thy  word  endu- 
reth  for  ever  in  heaven. 

2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth 
from  one  generation  to  ano- 
ther; thou  hast  laid  the  foun- 
dation of  the  earth,  and  \\ 
abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day  ac- 
cording to  thine  ordinance  ;  for 
all  things  serve  thee. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  bees 
in  thy  law,  I  should  have  pe- 
rished in  mv  trouble. 


3jt 


THE  PSVLTER. 


DAY  26. 


5  I  will  never  forget  th) 
commandments  ;  for  wit; 
them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 

6  I  Am  thine  :  ()  save  me, 
for  I  have  sought  thy  corn- 
mind  merits. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  for 
me,  to  destroy  me  ;  but  I  will 
consider  thy  testimonies. 

8  I  see  that  all  things  come 
to  an  end  ;  out  thy  command- 
ment is  exceeding  broad. 

Q'lomodo  dllcxi  I 

LORr;,    what  love  have  I 
un.o  my  law  1  all  the  day 
Ion-  :s  my  study  in  it. 

2  Thou,  through  thy  com- 
mandments, hast  made  me 
wise;'  thin  mine  enemies ;  for 
thev  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understand- 
ing than  my  teachers ;  for  thy 
testimonies  are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged ; 
because  I  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet 
from  every  evil  way,  that  I 
may  keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  shrunk  from  thy 
judgments  ;  for  thou  teachest 
me. 

7  O  how  sweet  are  thy  words 
unto  my  throat  ;  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  unto  my  mouth  ! 

8  Through  thy  command- 
ments I  get  understanding  : 
therefore  I  hate  all  evil  wavs 


The  Twenty-sixth  Day. 
MOR.YLYG  PRJYER. 

L  ucerna  fi  cdib u s  m eis . 

THY  word  is  a  lantern  unto 
my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  p?4ths, 


2  I  have  sworn,  and  am 
steadfastly  purposed,  to  keep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

3  I  am  troubled  al>ove  mea- 
rarej  qui.  ken  me,  O  Lord, 
according  to  thy  word. 

4  Let  th;*  free- will  offerings 
)f  my  month  please  thee,  0 
Lord  ;  and  teach  me  thy  judg- 
ments. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my 
hand  ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a 
snare  for  me  ;  hut  yet  I  swerved 
not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy  testimonies  have  I 
claimed  as  mine  heritage  for 
ever  ;  and  why  ?  they  are  the 
very  joy  of  my  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart 
to  fulfil  thy  statutes  alway, 
even  unto  the  end. 

Inicjuos  odi  habui. 

IH\TE  them  thot  imagine 
evil  things  ;  but  thy  law  do 
I  love. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and 
shield  ;  and  my  trust  is  in  thy 
word. 

3  Awav  from  me,  ye  wicked ; 
I  will  keep  the  command- 
ments of  my  God. 

4  Ostablish  me  according  to 
thy  word,  that  r  may  live  ;  and 
let  me  not  be  disappointed  of 
my  hope. 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I 
shall  be  safe  ;  yea,  my  delight 
shall  he  ever  in  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down 
all  them  that  depart  from  thy 
statutes  ;  for  they  imagine  but 
deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away  all  mi 


DAY  26. 


THE  PSALTER. 


353 


Ungodly  of  the  earth  like  dross ; 
therefore  I  love  thy  testimo- 
nies. 

8  My  flesh  trembleth  for 
fear  of  thee ;  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 

Feci  judicium. 

IDEAL  with  tke  thing  that 
is  lawful  and  right ;  O 
give  me  not  over  unto  mine 
oppressors. 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant  to 
delight  in  that  which  is  good 
that  th"  proud  do  menowrong 

3  Mine  eye?  are  wasted  a- 
way  with  looking  forthy  health, 
and  for  the  word  of  thy  righ- 
teousness. 

4  O  deal  with  thy  servant 
according  unto  thy  loving  mer- 
cy, and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  I  am  thy  servant ;  O  grant 
me  understanding,  that  I  may 
know  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee.  Lord, 
to  lay  to  thine  hand  ;  for  they 
have  destroyed  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  command- 
ments above  gold  and  precious 
stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight 
all  thy  commandments;  and 
all  false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 

Mir  a  bili a. 

THY  testimonies  are  won- 
derful ;  therefore  doth  my 
soul  keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth 
forth,  it  giveth  light  and  un- 
derstanding unto  the  simple* 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and 
drew  in  my  breath;  for  my 
delight  was  in  thy  command- 
ments. 


4  O  look  thou  upon  me,  and 
be  merciful  upon  me  ;  as  thou 
ustst  to  do  unto  these  that  love 
thy  Name. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy 
word  ;  and  so  shall  no  wicked- 
ness have  dominion  over  me. 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the 
wrongful  dealings  of  men  ;  and 
so  shall  1  keep  thy  command- 
ments. 

7  Show  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  thy  servant,  and 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with 
water,  because  men  keep  not 
thy  law. 

Justus  es,  D omine. 

RIGHTEOUS  art  thou,  O 
Lord  ;    and    true  is   thy 
judgment. 

2  T  he  testimonies  that  thou 
hast  commanded,  are  exceed- 
ing righteous  and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  con- 
sumed me  ;  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to  the 
uttermost,  and  thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  res- 
piration ;  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  commandments. 

6  Thy  righteousness  is  an 
everlasting  righteousness,  and 
thy  law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness 
have  taken  hold  upon  me  ;  yet 
is  my  delight  in  thy  command- 
ments. 

8  The  righteousness  of  thy 
testimonies  is  everlasting  :  O 
grant  me  understanding,  and 
I  shall  live. 


36<i 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  16. 


EVEXIXa  PR.4YER. 
Clamavi  in  toto  corde  mco. 
CALL    with    my    whole 
heart  ;  hear  me,  O  Lord,  I 
will  keep  thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I 
call ;  help  me,  and  I  shall  keep 
thy  testimonies. 

3  Early  in  the  morning  do  1 
cry  unto  thee  ;  for  in  thy  word 
is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the 
night  watches  ;  that  I  might 
be  occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord, 
according    unto    thy    loving- 
kindness 
ing  as  thou  art  wonL 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of 
malice  persecute  me,  and  are 
far  from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  O 
Lord  ;  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  true. 

8  As  concerning  thy  testi- 
monies, I  have  known  long 
since,  that  thou  hast  grounded 
them  for  ever. 

Vide  humilitatem. 


6  It  grieveth  me  when  I 
see  the  transgressors  ;  because 
they  keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  O  Lord,  how  I 
iove  thy  commandments  ;  () 
quicken  me  according  to  thy 
loving-kindness. 

8  Thy  word  is  true  from 
everlasting  ;  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  righteousness  endure  for 
evermore. 

Principles  fiersecuti  sunt. 

PRINCES  have  persecuted 
me  without  a  cause  ;  but 
my   heart  standeth  in  awe  of 
quicken  me  accord-  thy  word. 

2  I  am  as  glad  of  thy  word, 
as  one  that  findeth  great  spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and 
abhor  them  ;  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

4  Seven  times  a  day  do  I 
praise  thee  ;  because  of  thy 
righteous  judgments. 

5  Great  is  the  peace  that 
they  have  who  love  thy  law  ; 
and  they  are  not  offended  at  it; 

6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for 
thy  saving  health,  and  done 
after  thy  commandments. 

7  My  soul  hath  kept  thy 
testimonies,  and  loved  them 
exceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  command- 
ments and  testimonies  ;  for  all 
my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Afifircjiinquet  dejirecatio. 


O  CONSIDER  mine  ad- 
versity, and  deliver  me, 
for  I  do  not  forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause, 
and  deliver  me  ;  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the  un- 
godly ;  for  they  regard  not  thy 
statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  O 
Eord  ;  quicken  me  as  thou  art 
wont. 

5  Many  there  are  that  trou- 
ble me,  and  persecute  me  ;  yet 
do  I  not  swerve  from  thy  testi- 
monies, 


LET  my  complaint  come 
before  thee,  O  Lord  ;  e;ive 
me  understanding  according 
to  thv  word. 

2  Let  my  supplication  come 
before  thee ;  deliver  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 


DAY  27. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Sffl 


3  My  lips  shall  speak  of 
thy  praise,  when  thou  hast 
taught  me  thy  statutes. 

i  Yea,  my  tongue  shall  sing 
of  thy  word  ;  for  all  thy  com- 
mandments are  righteous. 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  me  ; 
for  I  have  chosen  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  I  have  longed  for  thy  sa- 
ving health,  O  Lord  ;  and  in 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it 
shall  praise  thee ;  and  thy 
judgments  shall  help  me. 

8  I  have  gone  astray  like  a 
sheep  that  is  lost ;  O  seek  thy 
servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy 
commandments. 


The  Twenty-seventh  Day. 
MORjYLYG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  cxx.     Ad  Dominion. 
HEN  I  was  in  trouble. 
I  called  upon  the  Lord, 
and  he  heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord, 
from  lying  lips,  and  from  a 
deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be 
given  or  done  unto  thee,  thou 
false  tongue  ?  even  mighty  and 
sharp  arrows,  with  hot  burn- 
ing coals. 

4  Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  con- 
strained to  dwell  withMesech, 
and  to  have  my  habitation 
among  the  tents  of  Kedar. 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt 
among  them  that  are  enemies 
unto  peace. 

6  I  labour  for  peace ;  but 
when  I  speak  unto  them  there- 
of, they  make  them  ready  to 
battle. 

H 


Psalm  cxxi.      Lcvavi  oculos 
meos. 
WILL  lift  up   mine   eyes 
unto  the  hills,  from  whence 

cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even 
from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot 
to  be  moved  ;  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth 
Israel  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy 
keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  de- 
fence upon  thy  right  hand  ; 

6  So  that  the  sun  shall  not 
burn  thee  by  day,  neither  the 
moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve 
thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is 
even  he  that  shall  keep  thy 
soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve 
thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  exxii.     Lcztatus  sum. 

I  WAS  glad  when  they  said 
unto  me.    We.  will  cm  intr* 


unto  me,  WTe  will  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in 
thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a 
city  that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go 
up,  even  the  tribes  of  the* 
Lord,  to  testify  unto  Israel,  to 
give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of 
the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of 
judgment,  even  the  seat  of  the 
house  of  David. 

6  O  pray  for  the  peace  oC 


36! 


HIE  PSALTEB. 


DAY  *T 


Jerusalem  ;  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 
and  plenteousness  within  thy 
palaces. 

8  Tor  my  brethren  ami  com- 
panions' sakes,  1  will  wish  thee 
prosperity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord  our  God,  I  will 
seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Psalm  exxiii.     Ad  te  levavi 
oculos  mcos. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine 
eyes,  O  thou  that  dwel- 
lest  in  the  heavens. 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes 
of  servants  look  unto  the  hand 
of  their  masters,  and  as  the 
eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the 
hand  of  her  mistress,  even  ,so 
our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord 
our  God,  until  he  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upen  us,  O 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ; 
jor  we  are  utterly  despised. 

4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the 
scornful  reproof  of  the  weal- 
thy, and  with  the  despiteful- 
ress  of  the  proud. 

Psalm  exxiv.     AGri  quia  Do- 
minus. 

IF  the  Lord  himself  had  not 
been  on  our  side,  now  may 
Israel  say;  if  the  Lord  himself 
had  not  been  on  our  side,  when 
men  rose  up  against  us  ; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us 
up  quick  ;  when  they  were  so 
wrath  fully  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had 
cTrowned  us,  and  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  sou!. 


4  The  deep  waters  of  the 
proud  had  gone  even  over  our 
sou!. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord, 
who  hath  not  given  us  over 
for  a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even 
as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of 
the  fowicr  ;  the  snare  is  bro- 
ken, and  we  are  delivered. 

7  Our  help  standeth  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm   exxv.     Qui  confidunt. 

THEY  that  put  their  trust 
in  the  Lord  shall  be  even 
as  the  mount  Sion,  which  may 
not  be  removed,  but  standeth 
fast  for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Je- 
rusalem ;  even  so  standeth  the 
Lord  round  about  his  people, 
from  this  time  forth  for  ever- 
more. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungod- 
ly cometh  not  into  the  lot  of 
the  righteous  ;  lest  the  righ- 
teous put  their  hand  unto 
wickedness. 

4  Do  well,  O  Lord,  unto 
those  that  are  good  and  true 
of  heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back 
unto  their  own  wickedness, 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth 
with  the  evildoers  ;  but  peace 
shall  be  upon  Israel. 

EVBJflNG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  exxu.    In  convertendc. 

WHEN  the  Lord   turned 
again   the  captivity  ol 
^ion,  then  were  we  like  unto 
them  that  dream. 
2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled 


Day  27. 


THE  PSALTER. 


363 


with  laughter,  and  our  tongue 
with  joy. 

3  Then  said  they  among  the 
heathen,  the  Lord  hath  done 
great  things  for  them 


4  Yea,   the  Lord  hath  done  thine  house. 


2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  la- 
bour of  thine  hands  :  O  well  ra 
thee,  and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

3  Thy  wrfe  shall  be  as  the 
fruitful  vine  upon  the  walls  of 


great  things  for  us  already  ; 
whereof  we  rejoice. 

5  Turn    our   captivity,    O 
Lord,  as  the  rivers  in  the  south. 

6  They  that  sow  in  tears, 
shall  reap  in  joy. 


4  Thy  children  like  the 
olive  branches,  round  about  thy 
table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be 
blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6  The    Lord   from   out  of 


7  Lie  that  now  goeth  on  hisjSion  shall  so  bless  thee,  that 
way  weeping,  and  beareth  thou  shalt  see  Jerusalem  in 
forth  good  seed,  shall  doubtless  prosperity  all  thy  life  long  ; 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see 


,  and  bring 


come  again  with  joy 

his  sheaves  wiih  him. 

Psalm  exxvii.     Nisi  Dominus. 

EXCEPT   the   Lord    build 
the  house,  their  labour  is 
but  lost  that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the 
city,  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

3  It  is  but  lost  labour  that  ve 

haste  to  rise  up  early,  and  so  f, 

i  .    .  ,  .     *  .      .*'    .        ,  they  vexed  me  irom  mv  vonth 

late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread        ;    ,    .    .,         , 

r         r  ,  r         ,       .      y  Vi\)\    but  they   have  not  pre- 

ot  carelulness ;  torso  he  >;-iveth      •,    i        •     /  l 

,  .    ,    ,        ,     ,  °  ,vailed  against  me. 

his  oeloved  sleep  «  in.      i  i         i 

.T        ..,,     l        :,     P  ..  \     3   1  he  plowers  plowed  upon 

4  Lo,  children  and  the  fruit         .      ,   '       ,       S    ,         I 

~r.*o*  J a  t     •         my  back,   and  made  long  fur- 

ol  the  womb,  are  an  heritage      '  ° 


thy   children's   children,    and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  exxix.     Seep e  exfiug- 
naverunf, 

MANY  a  time  have  they 
fought  against  me  from, 
my  youth  up,  may  Israel  now 
say  ; 

2  Yea,  many    a  time  have 


row  s 


and    gift  that  cometh  of  the 
Lord. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the 
hand  of  the  giant,  even  so  are 
the  young  children. 

6  Happy   is   the   man   that 

hath  his  quiver  full  of  them  ; 

thev     shall    not    be    ashamed. 

when  they  speak  with   their  f*®  *ro™g    T    ,!     T' 

enemas  in  the  gate.  j!0?3'   1wh,,ch,  «*«*   aiore 

.    &  it  be  plucked  up  ; 

Psalm    cxxvui..    Beaii  omnes. 

BLESSED  are  all  they  that 
Tear  the  Lord,  and' walk 


4  But  the  righteous  Lord 
hath  hewn  the  snares  of  the 
ungodly  in  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded 
and  turned  backward,  as  many 
as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the 


in  his  ways. 


7  Whereof  the  mower  HI— 
leth  not  his  hand,  neither  he 
that  bindeth  up  the  sheaNes 
his  bosom. 


?6* 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  n. 


8  So  tint  they  who  go  bv 
say  not  so  much  as,  The  Lord 
prosper  you,  we  wish  you  good 
luck  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

Psalm  exxx.     JDe  firofundis 

OUT   of  the  deep  have  I 
called  unto  thee,  O  Lord ; 
Lord,  hear  my  voice. 

2  O  let  thine  ears  consider 
well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  ex- 
treme to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord,  who  may  abide 
it? 

4  For  there  is  mercy  with 
thee  ;  therefore  shaft  thou  be 
feared. 

5  I  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my 
soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his 
word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fieeth  unto  the  Lord 
before  the  morning-  watch,  I 
say,  before  the  morning  watch- 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord, 
for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel 
from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm   exxxi.      Domine, 

Tion  est. 

LORD,  I  am  not  high  mind- 
ed ;  1  have  no  proud  looks. 

2  I  do  not  exercise  myself 
in  great  matters  which  are  too 
high  for  me  ; 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul,  and 
keep  it  low,  like  as  a  chile1 
that  is  weaned  from  his  mo- 
ther :  yea,  my  soul  is  even  as 
a  weaned  child. 

4  O  Israel?  trust  in  the 
Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 


The  Twenty-eighth  Day. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  exxxii.     Memento^  Do 


L 


mine. 

OPvD,  remember  David, 
nd  all  his  trouble. 

2  How  he  sware  unto  the 
Lord,  and  vowed  a  vow  unto 
the  Almighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

3  I  will  not  come  within  the 
tabernacle  of  mine  house,  nor 
climb  up  into  my  bed  ; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes 
to  sleep,  nor  mine  eye-lids  to 
slumber  ;  neither  the  temples 
of  my  head  to  take  any  rest ; 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for 
the  temple  of  the  Lord  ;  an 
habitation  for  the  mighty  God 
of  Jacob. 

6  Lo  we  heard  of  the  same 
it  Ephrata,  and  found  it  in  the 
wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  taber- 
nacle, and  fall  low  on  our 
knees  before  his  footstool. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy 
resting-place  ;  thou,  and  the 
ark  of  thy  strength. 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed 
with  righteousness  ;  and  let 
thy  saints  sing  with  joyhilness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David's 
sake,  turn  not  away  the  pre- 
sence of  thine  Anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  made  a 
faithful  oath  unto  David,  and 
he  shall  not  shrink  from  it  ; 

12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body 
shall  I  set  upon  thy  seat. 

1 3  If  thy  children  will  keep 
my  covenant,  and  my  testimo- 
nies that  I  shall  learn  them  ; 
heir    children    also    shall    sit 

upon  thy  seat  for  evermore. 


DAY  28. 


THE  PSALTEH. 


365 


14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen' the  courts  of  the  house  of  our 


be   an    habitation  toi 


he   hath  longed  for 


Sion   to 
himself 

her. 

15  This  shall  be  my  rest 
for  ever  :  here  will  I  dwell, 
for  1  have  a  delight  therein. 

16  I  will  bless  her  victuals 
with  increase,  and  will  satisfy 
her  pool*  with  bread. 

17  I  will  deck  her  priests 
with  health,  and  her  saints 
shall  rejoice  and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I  make  the 
horn  of  David  to  flourish  :  I 
have  ordained  a  lantern  for 
mine  Anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I 
shall  clothe  them  with  shame  ; 
but  upon  himself  shall  his 
crown  flourish. 

Psalm  exxxiii.     Ecce,  quam 
bonum. 

BEHOLD,  how  good  an: 
joyful  a  thing  it  is,  bre- 
thren, to  dwell  together  in 
unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  oint- 
ment upon  the  bead,  that  ran 
down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto 
Aaron's  beard,  and  went  down 
to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Her- 
mon,  which  fell  upon  the  hill 
of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  pro- 
mised his  blessing,  and  life  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  exxxiv.     Ecce  nunc. 

E)EHOLD  now,  praise  the 
^    Lord,  all  ye  servants  of 
the    Lord. 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in 
the  hcuse  of  the  Lord,  even  in 


IL  h 


God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the 
sanctuary,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord,  that  made  hea- 
ven and  earth,  give  thee  bles- 
sing out  of  Sion. 

Psalm  exxxv.    Laudate  J\o- 
vi  en. 

OPPvAISE  the  Lord,  laud 
ye  the  Name  of  the  Lord; 
praise  it,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  housjv 
of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of 
the  house  of  our  God. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  ;  for 
the  Lord  is  gracious  :  O  sing 
praises  unto  his  Name  ;  for  it 
is  lovely. 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  hath 
chosen  Jacob  unto  himself,  and 
Israel  for  his  own  possession. 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord 
is  great,  and  that  our  Lord  is 
above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord 
pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven 
and  in  earth  ;  in  the  sea,  and 
in  all  deep  places. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the 
clouds  from  the  ends  of  the 
world,  and  sendeth  forth  light- 
nings with  the  rain,  bringing 
the  winds  out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first-born  of 
Egypt,  both  of  man  and  beast. 

9  He  hath  sent  tokens  and 
wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 
()  thou  land  of  Egypt  ;  upon 
Pharaoh,  and  all  his  servants. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations^ 
and  slew  miguty  kings  ; 

11  Sehon,  king  of  the  Arno* 
rites  ;  and  Og:  the  king  of  fefr 


366 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  28. 


san  ;  and  all  the  kingdoms  ofl     3  O  thank    the  Lord  of  all 
Canaan  ;  lords  ;  tor  his  mercy  endureth 

12  And  gave  their  land  to 


bean  heritage,   even  an  hcrit 
age  unto  Israel,  his  people. 

13  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  en- 
clureth  for  ever  i  so  doth  thy 
memorial,  O  Lord,  from  one 
generation  to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  aven^ 
his  people,   and    be  gracious 
unto  his  servants. 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the 
heathen,  they  are  but  silver 
and  gold  ;  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and 
speak  not ;  eyes  have  they, 
but  they  see  not. 

17  They  have  ears,  and  yet 
they  hear  not  ;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them 
are  like  unto  them  ;  and  so 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust 
in  them. 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye 
house  of  Israel  ;  praise  the 
Lord,  ye  house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye 
house  of  Levi  ;  ye  that  fear 
the  Lord,  praise  the  Lord. 

2 1  Praised  be  the  Loi  d  out 
ofSion,who  dwelleth  at  Jeru- 
salem. 

EVENING  PRJYER. 

Psalm  exxxvi.    Conjitemini 

Domino, 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious, 
and  his  mercy  endurcth  for 
ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
God  of  all  gods  ;  for  his  mercy 
endurcth  for  ever. 


or  ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great 
wonders ;  for  his  mercy  en- 
clureth  lor  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wis- 
dom made  the  heavens  ;  for 
bis  mercy  endureth  forever. 

6  Who  laid  out  the  earth 
above  the  waters ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great 
lights  ;  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever  ; 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 
for  his  mercy  endureth  fof 
ever  ; 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars 
to  govern  the  night ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who. smote  Egypt)  with 
their  first  born  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever  ; 

1 1  And  brought  out  Israel 
from  among  them  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

12  With  a  mighty  hand 
and  stretched-out  arm  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red 
Sea  in  two  parts  ;  for  his  mer- 
cy eridureth  for  ever  ; 

14  And  made  Israel  to  go 
through  the  midst  of  it ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

15  But  as  for  Pharaoh,  and 
his  hobt,  he  overthrew  thtm 
in  the  Red  Sea  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people 
through  the  wilderness  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings; 
for  his   mercy  endureth   for 

k-ver. 


DAY  28. 


THE  PSALTETv. 


18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty 
kings  ;  for  his  mercy  endur- 
cth  for  ever. 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amo- 
rites  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Ba- 
9an  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  evor. 

21  And  gave  away  their 
land  for  an  heritage  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

22  Even  for  an  heritage 
unto  Israel,  his  servant ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us 
when  we  were  in  trouble  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

24  And  hath  delivered  us 
from  our  enemies ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all 
flesh  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

26  Ogive  thanks  unto  the 
God   of  heaven  ;  for  his  mer 
cy  endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  thanks  unto  the 
Lord  of  lords;   for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  evei\ 
Psalm  exxxvii.        Super  fai- 

mina. 

BY  the  waters  of  Babylon 
we  sat  down  and  wept, 
when  we  remembered  thee, 
O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  we 
hanged  them  up  upon  the 
trees  that  are  therein. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away 


5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jem- 
salem,  let  my  right  hand  for- 
get her  cunning. 

6  If  I  do  not  remember 
thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  mouth  ;  yea,  if 
I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  in  my 
mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children 
of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the  day 
of  Jerusalem  ;  how  they  said, 
Down  with  it,  down  with  it, 
even  to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon, 
wasted  with  misery;  yea,  hap- 
py shall  he  be  that  rewardeth. 
thee  as  thou  hast  served  us. 

9  Blessed  shall  he  be  that 
taketh      thy     children,     an<l 
throweth    ihem   against  the, 
stones. 
Psalm    exxxviii.       Conjitebor 

tibi. 

WILL  give  thanks  unto 

thee,    O   Lord,   with  my 

whole  heart ;  even  before  the 

gods  will   I   sing  praise  unto 

thee. 

2  I  will  worship  toward  thy 


I 


holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
Name,  because  of  thy  loving- 
kindness  and  truth  ;  for  thou 
hast  magnified  thy  Name  and 
thy  word  above  all  things. 

3  When  I  called  upon  thee, 
thou  heardest  me  ;  and  en- 
duedst  my  soul  with  much 
strength. 

4  AH  the  kings  of  the  earth 
shall  praise  thee   O  Lord  ;  for 


eaptive,  required  of  us  then  a  they  have  heard  the  words  of 


song,  and  melody  in  our  hea- 
viness :  Sing  us  one  of  the 
songs  of  Sion. 

4  How   shall  we   sing  the 
Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land  2 


thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the 
ways  of  the  Lord,  that  great 
is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  For  though  the  Lord  be 


joi 


TI1H  PSALTEK. 


DAT  29. 


high,  yet  hath  he  respect  untoj     8  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the 
the  lowly  ;  as  far  as  the  proud, 
he  beholdeth  them  afar  off. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the 
midst  of  trouble,  yetshalt  thou 
refresh  me;  thou  shalt  stretch 
forth  thy  hand  upon  the  fu- 
riousnessof  mine  enemies, and 
thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good 
his  loving-kindness  toward 
me  ;  yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord, 
endureth  for  ever ;  despise 
doc  then  the  works  of  thine 
own  hands. 


morning,  and   remain   in  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  sea  ; 

9  Lven  there  also  shall  thy 
hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure 
the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ; 
then  shall  my  night  be  turned 
to  day. 

1 1  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no 
darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day ; 
the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine  ; 
thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

13  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wonderfully  made :  marvel- 
lous are  thy  works,  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid 
from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  be- 
neath in  the  earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  ■ 
ubstance,  yet   being    imper- 

werc 


The  Twenty -ninth  Day. 

MOR.YLYG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  exxxi*.      Domine^firo- 
basti. 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched 

me  out,  and  known  me  ; 
thou  knowest  my  down-sittings 
and  mine  up-rising  ;  thou  un- 
derstandest  my  thoughts  long 
before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path, 
and  about  my  bed  ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways.  Jfect  ;  and   in  thy   book 

3  For  la,  there  is  not  a  wordjall  my  members  written  ; 
in    my   tongue,   but  thou,   Oj      16   Which  day  by  day  were 
Lord,  knowest  it  altogether,    jfashiontd,  when   as  yet  there 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me.was  none  of  them. 

behind  and  before,   and   laid       17   How  clear  are  thy  coun- 
thine  hand  upon  me.  jsels  unto  me,  O  God  ;'()  how 

5  Such  knowledge   is  too  great  is  the  sum  of  them  I 
wonderful  and  excellent   fori      18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are 
me  ;  I  cannot  attain  unto  it.     ;more    in    number    than    the 

6  Whither  shall  I  go  then  sand  ;  when  I  wake  up,   I  am 
from   thy    Spirit,   or  whither  present  with  thee. 

shall  I  go  then  from  thy  pre-|      19  Wilt  thou  not  slay  the 
sence  ?  Iwicked.  O  God?  depart   from 

7  If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  me,  ye  blood-thirsty  men. 
ihou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down      20  For  they  speak  unrigh- 
*o  hell,  thou  an  there  also.      [teously    against    thee  j    aucV 


DAY  29. 


THE  PSALTER. 


3<$ 


thine  enemies  take  thy  Name 
in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate  them,  O 
Lord,  that  hate  thee  ?  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that 
rise  up  against  thee  ? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right 
sore ;  even  as  though  they 
were  mine  enemies. 

23  Try  me,  O  God,  and 
seek  the  ground  of  my  heart  ; 
prove  me,  and  examine  my 
thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be 
any  way  of  wickedness  in  me  ; 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  ever 
lasting. 

Psalm  ckI.  Eri/ie  me,  Domine. 

DELIVER  me,  O  Lord, 
fiom  the  evil  man  ;  and 
preserve  me  from  the  wicked 
man  ; 

2  Who  imagine  mischief 
in  their  hearts,  and  stir  up 
strife  all  the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened 
their  tongues  like  a  serpent ; 
adder's  poison  is  under  their 
lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from 
the  hands  of  the  ungodly  ;  pre- 
serve me  from  the  wicked 
men,  who  are  purposed  to 
overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a 
snare  for   me,  and    spread 


net   abroad   with  cords  ;   yea, 
and  set  traps  in  my  way. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou 
art  my  God  ;  hear  the  voice 
of  my  prayers,  O  Lord. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou 
strength  of  my  health  ;  thou 
hast  covered  my  head  in  the 
day  of  battle. 


8  Let  not  the  ungodJy  have 
his  desire,  O  Lord  ;  let  not  his 
mischievous  imagination  pros- 
per, lest  they  be  too  proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their 
own  lips  fall  upon  the  head  of 
them  that  compass  me  about. 

10  Let  hot  burning  coals 
fall  upon  them  ;  let  them  be 
cast  into  the  fire,  and  into  the 
pit,  that  they  never  rise  up 
again. 

1 1  A  man  full  of  words  shall 
not  prosper  upon  the  earth  : 
evil  shall  hunt  the  wicked  per- 
son, to  overthrow  him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord 
will  avenge  the  poor,  and 
maintain  the  cause  of  the 
helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall 
give  thanks  unto  thy  Name  ; 
and  the  just  shall  continue  in 
thy  sight. 

Psalm  cxli.     Domine,  clamcrvi. 

LORD,  I  call  upon  thee; 
haste  thee  unto  me,  and 
consider  my  voice,  when  I 
cry  unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth 
in  thy  sight  as  the  incense  ; 
and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my 
hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  be- 
fore my  mouth,  and  keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  be 
inclined  to  any  evil  thing  ;  let 
me  not  be  occupied  in  ungodly 
works  with  the  men  that  work 
wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of  such 
filings  as  please  them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather 
smite  me  friendly,  and  re- 
prove me. 


370 


Till-:  PSALTER. 


DAY  29* 


6  But  let  net  their  precious 
balms  break  my  head  ;  yea,  I 
will  pray  yet  against  their 
wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  over- 
thrown in  the  stony  places, 
that  they  may  hear  my  words  ; 
for  ihcy  are  sweet. 

8  Our  bones  lie  scattered 
before  the  pit,  like  as  when 
one  breaketh  and  heweth 
wood  upon  the  earth. 

9  But  mine  eyes  look  unto 
thee,  O  Lord  God  ;  in  thee  is 
ni y  trust ;  O  cast  not  out  my 
soul1 

10  Keep  me  from  *he  snare 
that  they   have    laid   for  me. 


and  said,  Thou  art  my  hope, 
and  my  portion  in  the  land  of 
the  living. 

7  Consider  my  complaint  ; 
for  I  am  brought  very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my 
persecutors,  for  they  are  too 
strong  for  mc. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of  pri- 
son, that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  Name  ;  which  thing 
if  thou  wilt  grant  me,  then 
shall  the  righteous  resort  un- 
to my  company. 

Psalm  cxliii.    Dojnine,  exaudi. 

HEAR  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 
and  consider  my  desire  ; 


and    from    the   traps  of  the  hearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth 


wicked  doers. 

1 1  Let  the  ungodly  fall  inco 
their  own  nets  together,  and 
let  me  ever  escape  them. 

EVEXLVG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxlii.       Voce    mea    ad 
Dominum. 

I  CRIED  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  voice  ;  yea,  even 
unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my 
supplication. 

2  I  poured  out  my  com- 
plaints before  him,  and  show- 
ed him  of  my  trouble 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in 
heaviness,  thou  knowest  my 
path  ;  in  the  way  wherein  I 
walked,  have  they  privily  laid 
a  snare  for  me. 

4  I  looked   also   upon   t 
right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me 

5  I  had  no  place  to  flee  unto, 
and  no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 


6  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord^that  go  down  into  the  pit 


and  righteousness'  sake. 

2  And  enter  not  into  judg- 
ment with  thy  servant ;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  liv- 
ing be jusdfred. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  per- 
secuted my  soul  ;  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the 
ground  ;  he  hath  laid  me  in 
the  darkness,  as  the  men  that 
have  been  long  dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit 
vexed  within  me,  and  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

5  Yet  do  I  remember  the 
time  past  ;  I  muse  upon  all 
thy  works  ;  yea,  I  exercise 
myself  in  the  works  of  thy 
hands. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands 
unto  thee  ;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and 
that  soon  :  for  my  spirit  v ax- 
eth  faint :  hide  not  thy  face  from 
me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them 


DAY  30. 


THE  PSALTER. 


371 


8  O  let  me  hear  thy  loving- 
kindness  betimes  in  the  morn- 
iiiiT  ;  for  in  thee  is  my  trust  : 


and    tliey     shall 


show  thou  me  the  way  that  I  and  tear  them 


should  walk  in  ;  for    I   lift  up 
my  soul  unto  thee. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from 


mountains, 
smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning, 
shoot  out  thine 


arrows,  and  consume  them. 

7    Send   down   thine    hand 
from  above  ;   deliver  me,  and 


mine  enemies  ;  for  I  flee  unto : take  me  out  of  the  great  wa- 
thee  to  hide  me.  Iters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  ;children  ; 
that  pleaseth  thee  ;   for  thou 
art  my   God  :    let    thy   loving- 
Spirit  lead   me  forth   into  the 


land  of  righteousness. 

1 1  Quicken  me,  O  Lord, 
for  thy  Name's  sake  ;  and  for 
thy  righteousness'  sake  biing 
my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay 
mine  enemies,  and  destroy  all 
them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  I 
am  thy  servant. 

- 

The  Thirtieth  Day. 

MORXIXG  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxliv.     Bcncdictus 
Doiviiius. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord, 
my  strength,  who  teach - 
elh  my  hands  to  war,  and  my 
fingers  to  fight. 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress, 
my  castle  and  deliverer,  my 
defender,  in  whom  I  trust  ; 
who  subdueth  my  people  that 
is  under  me. 

o  Lord,  what  is  man,  that 
thou  hast  such  respect  unto 
him  ?  or  the  son  of  man,  that 
thou  so  regard  est  him  ? 

4  Man  is  like  a  thing  of 
nought ;  bis  time  passeth  away 
like  a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord, 
and  come  down  ;   touch  the 


8  Whose  mouth  talketh  of 
vanity,  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  hand  of  wickedness. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song 
unto  thee,  O  God  ;  and  sing 
praises  unto  thee  upon  a  ten- 
stringed  lute. 

10  Thou  hast  given  victory 
unto  kings,  and  hast  delivered 
David,  thy  servant,  from  the 
peril  of  the  sword. 

1 1  Save  me,  and  deliver 
me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children,  whose  mouth  talketh 
of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  band  of  iniquity  ; 

12  That  our  sons  may  giow 
up  as  the  young  plants,  and 
that  our  daughters  may  be  as 
the  polished  corners  of  the 
temple  ; 

13  That  our  garners  may- 
be full  and  plenteous  with  all 
manner  of  store  ;  that  our 
sheep  may  bring  forth  thou- 
sands, and  ten  thousands  in 
our  streets  ; 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be 
strong  to  labour ;  that  there 
be  no  decay,  no  leading  into 
captivity,  and  no  complaining 
in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  ?re  the  people 
that  are  in  such  a  case  ;  yea, 
blessed  are  the  people  wha 
have  the  Lord  for  their  God. 


37«? 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  3©. 


Psalm  cxk.  Exaltabo  tey 
Dcus. 


'lasting  kingdom,  and  thy  do- 
minion  endureth   throughout 


I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O 
God,  my  King  ;  and  I  will 
praise  thy  Name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  and  praise 
thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and 
marvellous,  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed ;  there  is  no  end  of  his 
greatness. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise 
thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

5  As  for  me,  I  will  be  talk- 
ing of  thy  worship,  thy  glory, 
thy  praise,  and  wondrous 
works ; 

6  So  that  men  shall  speak 
of  the  might  of  thy  marvel- 
lous acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell 
of  thy  greatness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine 
abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed  ;  and  men  shall  sing 
of  thy  righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious  and 
merciful ;  long-suftering,  and 
of  great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  loving  unto 
every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise 
thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints 
give  thanks  unto  thee. 

1 1  They  show  the  glory  of 
thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power  : 

12  That  thy  power,  thy 
glory,  and  mightiness  of  tin- 
kingdom,  might  be  known 
unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  ever- 


all  ages. 

1 4  The  Lord  upholdeth  all 
such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  alt 
those  that  are  down. 

1 5  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon 
thee,  O  Lord ;  and  thou  giv- 
est  them  their  meat  in  due 
season. 

1 6  Thou  openest  thine  hand, 
and  fillest  all  tilings  living  with 
plenteousness. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous 
in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto 
all  them  that  call  upon  him  ; 
yea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him 
faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire 
of  them  that  fear  him ;  he 
also  will  hear  their  cry,  and 
will  help  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all 
them  that  love  him  ;  but  scat- 
tered! abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak 
the  praise  of  the  Lord  ;  and 
let  all  flesh  give  thanks  unto 
his  holy  Name  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Psalm  cxlvi.      Lauday  anima 
?nca. 

PRAISE  the  lord,  O  my 
soul  :  while  I  live,  will  I 
praise  the  Lord  ;  yea,  as  long 
as  I  have  any  being,  I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in 
princes,  nor  in  anv  child  of 
man  ;  for  there  is  no  help  in 
them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of 
man  goeth  forth,  he  shall  turn 


DAY  30. 


THE  PSALTLit. 


again  to  his  earth,  and  then 
all  his  thoughts  perish. 

4  Blessed  is  he  that  hath 
the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help  ; 
and  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord 
his  God  ; 

5  Who  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is  ;  who  keepeth  his 
promise  for  ever  ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to 
tight  that  suffer  wrong  ;  who 
feedeth  the  hungry. 

7  The  Lord  looseth  men  out' 
of  prison  ;  the  Lord  giveth 
sight  to  the  blind. 

8  The  Lord  helpeth  them 
that  are  fallen  ;  the  Lord  car- 
eth  for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  careth  for  the 
stranger ;  he  defendeth  the  fa- 
therless and  widow  :  as  for 
the  way  of  the  ungodly,  he 
turneth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O 
Sion,  shall  be  King  for  ever- 
more ;  and  throughout  all  ge- 
nerations. 

EVEA7.YG  PRAYER. 
Psalm  cxlvii.     Laudate  Do- 
minion. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord;  for 
it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a 
joylul  and  pleasant  thing  it  is 
to  be  thankful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up 
Jerusalem,  and  gather  togeth- 
er the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are 
broken  in  heart,and  giveth  me- 
dicine to  heal  their  sickness. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of! 
the  stars,  and  calleth  them! 
all  by  their  names. 


5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and 
great  is  his  power  ;  yea,  and 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the 
meek,  and  bringeth  the  un- 
godly down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with 
thanksgiving ;  sing  praises 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God ; 

8  Who  covereth  the  hea- 
ven with  clouds,  and  prepar- 
eth  rain  for  the  earth  ;  and 
makeththe  grass  to  grow  upon 
the  mountains,  and  herb  for 
the  use  of  men. 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto 
the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the 
young  ravens  that  call  upon 
him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in 
the  strength  of  an  horse  ;  nei- 
ther delighteth  he  in  any 
man's  legs. 

I  1  But  the  Lord's  delight 
is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Je- 
rusalem ;  praise  thy  God,  O 
Sion  ; 

1 3  For  he  hath  made  fast 
the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within 
thee. 

1 4  He  maketh  peace  in  thy 
borders,  and  filleth  thee  with 
flour  of  wheat.  ^ 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his 
commandment  upon  earth, 
and  his  word  runneth  very 
swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like 
wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar 
frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice 
like  morsels  ;  who  is  able  to 
abide  his  frost  ? 

Ii 


THE  PSALTER. 


DAY  30. 


18  He  sendclhouthisword'all  people  ;  princes  and    all 
and  meltcth  them  ;  he  blow- judges  of  the  world  ; 

cth  with  his  wind,    and  thc(      12  Young  men  and  maid- 
waters  flow.  |ens,   old   men  and  children, 

19  He  showcth   his  word  praise  the  Name  of  the  Lord  ; 
unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  for  his  Name  only  is  excel- 


ordinances  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so 
with  any  nation  :  neither  have 
the  heathen  knowledge  of  his 
laws.  shall  praise  him  ;   even  the 

Psalm  cxlriii.     Laudate  Do-  child,re"  °f  Isra^  ,even  lhe 
minun,  PeoPle  that  serveth  him. 


lent,  and  his  praise  above  hea- 
ven and  earth. 

1 3  He  shall  exalt  the  horn 
of  his  people  :  all   his  saints 


O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  P 
heaven  ;  praise  him  in 
the  height. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels 
of  his ;  praise  him,  all  his 
host. 

3  Praise  him,  sun  and 
moon ;  praise  him,  all  ye  stars 
and  light. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  hea- 


cxlix.       Canlate  Do- 
mino. 


f^\  SING  unto  the  Lord  a 


vens,  and  ye  waters  that  are 
above  the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  he 
spake  the  word,  and  they 
were  made  ;  he  commanded, 
and  they  were  created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast 
for  ever  and  ever  ;  he.  hath 
given  them  a  law,  which  shall 
not  be  broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon 
earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps  ; 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and 
vapours,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word  ; 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills  ; 
fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle  ; 
worms  and  feathered  fowls  ; 


new  song  ;  let  the  con- 
gregation of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him 
that  made  him,  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in 
their  King. 

3  Let  them  praise  his 
Name  in  the  dance  ;  let  them 
sing  praises  unto  him  with 
tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  plea- 
sure in  his  people,  and  help- 
eth  the  meek-hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful 
with  glory  ;  let  them  rejoice 
in  their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God 
be  in  their  mouth,  and  a  two- 
edged  sword  in  their  hands. 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  hea- 
then, and  to  rebuke  the  peo- 
ple ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in 
chains,  and  their  nobles  with 
links  of  iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  aveng- 
ed of  them  ;  as  it  is  written, 


1 1  Kings  of  the  earth  and  Such  honour  have  allhis  saints. 


DAY  30. 


THE  PSALTER. 


Z75 


Psalm   cl.      Laudate   Domi- 
nion. 

r\  PRAISE  God  in  his  holi- 
^^  ness  ;  praise  him  in  the 
firmament  of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble 
acts ;  praise  him  according 
to  his  excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound 


of  the  trumpet ;  praise  him 
upon  the  lute  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cym- 
bals and  dances ;  praise  him 
upon  the  strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him  upon  the  wcll- 
tuned  cymbals;  praise  him 
upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath 
breath  praise  the  Lord. 


THE  END  OF  THE  PSALTER. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION, 

A:  established  by  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  Laity  of  the  Protestant 
Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America,  in  Convention, 
on  the  12th  Day  of  September,  in  theYear  of  our  Lord  1801. 


Art.  I.     Of  Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

THERE  is  but  one  living-  and  true  God,  everlasting1,  without 
body,  parts,  or  passions  ;  of  infinite  power,  wisdom  and  good- 
ness ;  the  Maker  and  Preserver  of  all  things  both  visible  and  in- 
visible. And  in  unity  of  this  Godhead,  there  be  three  persons,  of 
one  substance,  power,  and  eternity  ;  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Art.  II.     Of  the  Word,  or  Son  of  God,  which  was  made  very  Man. 

The  Son,  which  is  the  Word  of  the  Father  begotten  from  ever- 
lasting of  the  Father,  the  very  and  eternal  God,  of  one  substance 
with  the  Father,  took  Man's  nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed 
Virgin,  of  her  substance  :  so  that  two  whole  and  perfect  Natures, 
that  is  to  say,  the  Godhead  and  Manhood,  were  joined  together 
in  one  person,  never  to  be  divided,  whereof  is  one  Christ,  very 
God,  and  very  Man  ;  who  truly  suffered,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried,  to  reconcile  his  Father  to  us,  and  to  be  a  sacrifice,  not  on- 
ly for  original  guilt,  but  also  for  actual  sins  of  men. 

Art.  III.     Of  the  going  down  of  Christ  into  Hell. 

As  Christ  died  for  us,  and  -was  buried  ;  so  also  is  it  to  be  be- 
lieved, that  he  went  down  into  Hell. 

Art.  IV.     Cf  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

Christ  did  truly  rise  again  from  death,  and  took  again  his  body, 
with  flesh,  bones,  and  all  things  appertaining  to  the  perfection  of 
Man's  nature,  wherewith  he  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  there  sit- 
teth,  until  he  return  to  judge  all  men  at  the  last  day. 

Art.  V.     Of  tie  Holy  Ghost. 
The  Holy   Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  is 
of  one  Substance,  Majesty,  and  Glory  with  the    Father  and  the 
Son,  very  and  eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.     Of  the  Sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  for  Sah 

Holy  Scripture  containeth  all  things  necessary  to  salvation  :  so 
that  whatsoever  is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be  proved  thereby, 
is  not  to  be  required  of  any  man,  that  it  should  be  believed  as  an 
Article  of  the  Faith,  or  be  thought  requisite  or  necessary  to  Sal- 
vation. In  the  name  of  the  holy  Scripture  we  do  understand 
those  Canonical  Books  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament,  of  whose 
Authority  was  never  any  doubt  in  the  Church. 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION.  377 

1\  Of  the  Names  and  Number  of  the  Canonical  Booh. 

Genesis,  Exodus^  Leviticus,  Numeri,  Deuteronomium,  Jos  hue, 
Judges,  Ruth,  The  First  Book  of  Samuel,  The  Second  Book  of  Samu- 
el, The  First  Book  of  Kings,  The  Second  Book  of  Kings,  The  First 
Book  of  Chronicles,  The  Second  Book  of  Chronicles,  The  First  Book 
<f  Esdras,  The  Second  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Book  of  Hester,  The 
Book  of  Job,  The  Psalms,  The  Proverbs,  Ecclesiastes  or  Preacher, 
Cantica  or  Songs  of  Solomon,  Four  Prophets  the  greater,  Twelve 
Prophets  the  less. 

And  the  other  Books  (as  Hierome  saith)  the  Church  doth  read 
for  example  of  life  and  instruction  of  manners;  but  yet  doth  it  not 
apply  thorn  to  establish  any  Doctrine  ;  such  are  these  following  : 

The  Third  Book  of  Esdras,  The  Fourth  Book  of  Esdras,  Th$ 
Book  of  Tobias,  The  Book  of  Judith,  The  rest  of  the  Book  of  Hester, 
The  Book  of  Wisdom,  Jesus  the  Son  of  Sirach,  Baruch  the  Propliet, 
The  Song  of  the  Three  Children,  The  Story  of  Susa?ina,  Of  Bel  and 
the  Dragon,  The  Prayer  of  Manasses,  The  First  Book  of  Maccabees, 
The  Second  Book  of  Maccabees. 

All  the  Books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they  arc  commonly 
received,  we  do  receive  and  account  them  Canonical. 

Art.  VII.     Of  the  Old  Testament. 

The  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the  New  ;  for  both  in 
the  Old  and  New  Testament  everlasting  life  is  offered  to  mankind 
by  Christ,  who  is  the  only  Mediator  between  God  and  Man,  be- 
ing both  God  and  Man.  Wherefore  they  are  not  to  be  heard, 
which  feign,  that  the  Old  Fathers  did  look  only  for  transitory 
Promises.  Although  the  Law  given  from  God  by  Moses,  as 
touching  Ceremonies  and  Rites,  do  not  bind  Christian  men,  nor 
the  Civil  Precepts  thereof  ought  of  necessity  to  be  received  in 
any  Commonwealth  ;  yet  notwithstanding,  no  Christian  man 
whatsoever  is  free  from  the  obedience  of  the  Commandments 
which  are  culled  moral. 

Art.  VIII.     Of  the  Creeds. 

The  Nicene  Creed,  and  that  which  is  commonly  called  the  Apos- 
tle's Creed,  ought  thoroughly  to  be  received  and  believed  :  for 
they  may  be  proved  by  most  certain  warrants  of  holy  Scripture. 

Art.  IX.     Of  Original  or  Birth-Sin. 

Original  sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  of  Adam  (as  the  Pela- 
gian* do  vainly  talk)  ;  but  it  is  the  fault  and  corruption  of  the  na- 
ture of  every  man,  that  naturally  is  engendered  of  the  offspring 
of  Adam,  whereby  man  is  very  far  gone  from  original  righteous- 
ness, and  is  of  his  owm  nature  inclined  to  evil,  so  that  the  flesh 
lusteth  always  contrary  to  the  Spirit ;  and  therefore  in  every  per- 
son born  into  this  world,  it  deserveth  God's  wrath  and  damnation. 
And  this  infection  of  nature  doth  remain,  yea,  in  them  that  are  re- 
generated ;  whereby  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  called  in  Greek  ^^o-,r,y.o: 
«"*fx:;>  which  some  do  expound  the  Wisdom,  some  Sensuality, 
some  the  Affection,  some  the  Desire  of  the*  Flesh,  is  not  subjetf 
to  the  Law  cf  God.  And  although  there  is  no  condemnation  for 
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tbem  that  before  and  are  baptized;  yet  the  Apostle  dathooai 

that  concupiscence  and  lust  hath  of  itself  tha  nature  olVm. 

Art.  X.  Of 'Free-will. 
The  condition  of  man,  after  the  fall  of  Adam,  is  such,  that  lie 
cannot  turn  and  prepare  himself,  by  his  own  natural  strength  and 
good  works,  to  faith,  and  calling  upon  God  :  wherefore  we  have 
no  power  to  do  good  works  pleasant  and  acceptable  to  God,  with- 
out the  grace  of  God  by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  we  may  have 
a  good  will,  and  working  with  us,  when  we  have  that  good  will 

Art.  XL  Of  the  Justification  of  Man. 
We  arc  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only  for  the  Merit  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ  by  Faith  ;  and  not  for  our  own 
Works  or  Deserving*.  Wherefore, "that  we  are  justified  by  Faith 
only,  is  a  most  wholesome  doctrine,  and  very  full  of  comfort,  as 
more  largely  is  expressed  in  the  Homily  of  Justification. 

Art.  XII.     Of  good  Works. 

Albeit  that  good  Works,  which  are  the  fruits  of  Faith,  and  fol- 
low after  Justification,  cannot  put  away  our  sins,  and  endure  the 
severity  of  God's  Judgment ;  yet  are  they  pleasing  and  acceptable 
to  God  in  Christ,  and  do  spring  out  necessarily  of  a  true  and  lively- 
Faith  ;  insomuch  that  by  them  a  lively  Faith  may  be  as  evidently 
known,  as  a  tree  discerned  by  the  fruit. 

Art.  XIII.     OfWorhs  before  Justification. 

Works  done  before  the  grace  of  Christ,  and  the  inspiration  of  his 
Spirit,  are  not  pleasant  to  God,  forasmuch  as  they  spring  not  of 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  neither  do  they  make  men  meet  to  receive 
grace,  or  (as  the  School-Authors  say)  deserve  grace  of  congrui- 
ty  :  yea  rather,  for  that  they  are  not  done  as  God  hath  willed  and 
commanded  them  to  be  done,  we  doubt  not  but  they  have  the  na- 
ture of  sin. 

Art.  XIV.     Of  Worls  of  Supercrogi. 

Voluntary  Works  besides  over  and  above  God's  Command- 
ments, which  they  call  Works  of  Supererogation,  cannot  be  tau 
without  arrogancy  and  impiety  For  by  them  men  do  declare, 
That  they  do  not  only  render  unto  God  as  much  as  they  are  bound 
to  do,  buttlr.it  they  do  more  for  his  sake  than  of  bounden  duty  is 
required  :  Whereas  Christ  saith  plainly,  When  ye  have  done  all 
that  are  commanded  to  you,  say,  We  are  unprofitable  servants. 

Art.  XV.     Of  Christ  alone  without  Sin. 

Christ  in  the  truth  of  fur  nature,  was  made  like  unto  us  in  all 
things  (sin  only  except),  from  which  he  was  clearly  void,  both  in 
Ids  flesh,  and  in  his  spirit.  He  came  to  be  a  Lamb  without  spot, 
who  by  sacrifice  of  himself  once  made,  should  take  away  the  sins 
of  the  world  ;  and  sin  (as  St.  John  saith)  was  not  in  him.  But  all 
we  the  rest  (although  baptized  and  born  again  in  Christ)  yet  of- 
fend in  many  things;  and  if  we  say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 


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Art.  XVI.     Of  Sin  after  Baptism. 

Not  every  deadly  sin,  willingly  committed  after  Baptism,  is  sin 
Against  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable.  Wherefore  the  grant 
O?  repentance  is  not  to  be  denied  to  Bucfa  as  fall  into  sin  after  Bap- 
tism. After  we  have  received  the  Holy  Ghost  we  may  depart 
from  grace  given,  and  fall  into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God  (we 
may)  arise  again,  and  amend  our  lives.  And  therefore  they  are 
to  be  condemned,  which  say,  they  can  no  more  sin  as  long  as  they 
live  here,  or  deny  the  place  of  forgiveness  to  such  as  truly  repent. 

Art.'XVlI.     Of  Predestination  and  Election. 

Predestination  to  life  is  the  everlasting  purpose  of  God,  where- 
by (before  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  laid)  he  hath  con- 
stantly decreed,  by  his  counsel,  secret  to  us,  to  deliver  from  curse 
and  damnation,  those  whom  he  hath  chosen  in  Christ  out  of  man- 
kind, and  to  bring  them  by  Christ  to  everlasting  salvation,  as  ves- 
sels made  to  honour.  Wherefore  they,  which  he  endued  with  so 
excellent  a  benefit  of  God,  be  called  according  to  God's  purpose 
by  his  Spirit  working  in  due  season  :  they  through  grace  obey 
the  calling:  they  be  justified  freely  :  they  be  made  Sons  of  God 
by  adoption  :  they  be  made  like  the  image  of  his  only  begotten 
Son  Jesus  Christ :  they  walk  religiously  in  good  works,  and  at 
length  by  God's  mercy  they  attain  to  everlasting  felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  Predestination,  and  our  Election 
in  Christ  is  full  of  sweet,  pleasant,  and  unspeakable  comfort  to 
godly  persons,  and  such  as  feel  in  themselves  the  working  of  the 
Spirit  of  Christ,  mortifying  the  works  of  the  flesh,  and  their  earth- 
ly members,  and  drawing  up  their  mind  to  high  and  heavenly 
things,  as  well  because  it  doth  greatly  establish  and  confirm  their 
faith  of  eternal  salvation,  to  be  enjoyed  through  Christ,  as  because 
it  doth  fervently  kindle  their  love  towards  God  :  So,  for  curious 
and  carnal  persons,  lacking  the  Spirit  of  Christ,  to  have  continu- 
ally before  their  eyes  the  Sentence  of  God's  Predestination,  is  a 
most  dangerous  downfall,  whereby  the  Devil  doth  thrust  them 
either  into  desperation,  or  into  wretchlessness  of  most  unclean 
living,  no  less  perilous  than  desperation. 

Furthermore,  we  must  receive  God's  Promises  in  such  wise  as 
they  be  generally  set  forth  to  us  in  holy  Scripture  i  And  in  our 
doings,  that  will  of  God  is  to  be  followed,  which  we  have  express- 
ly declared  unto  us  in  the  word  of  God. 

Art.  XVIII.     Of  obtaining  Eternal  Salvation  only  by  the  Name  of 
Chrirt. 

They  also  are  to  be  had  accursed,  that  presume  to  say,  that  ev- 
ery man  shall  be  saved  by  the  Law  or  Sect  which  he  professeth, 
so  that  he  be  diligent  to  frame  his  life  according  to  that  Law,  and 
the  Mght  of  Nature.  For  holy  Scripture  doth  set  out  unto  us 
onL  die  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  whereby  men  must  be  saved. 

Art.  XIX.     Of  the  Church. 
The  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  Congregation  of  faithful  men, 
in  the  which  the  pure  Word  of  God  is  preached,  and  the  Sacra- 


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ments  be  duly  ministered  according-  to  Christ's  Ordinance,  in  all 
those  thing!  that  of  necessity  are  requisite  to  the  same. 

As  the  Church  of  Hitrusalnn,  Alexandria,  and  Antioch  have  er- 
red ;  so  also  the  Church  of  Rome  hath  erred,  not  only  in  their  liv- 
ing and  manner  of  Ceremonies,  but  also  in  matters  of  Faith. 

Art.  XX.  Of  the  Authority  of  the  Church. 
The  Church  hath  power  to  decree  Rites  or  Ceremonies,  and 
Authority  in  Controversies  of  Faith  :  And  yet  it  is  not  lawful  for 
the  Church  to  ordain  any  thing-  that  is  contrary  to  God's  Word 
written  ;  neither  may  it  so  expound  one  place  of  Scripture,  that 
it  be  repugnant  to  another.  Wherefore,  although  the  Church  be  a 
Witness  and  a  Keeper  of  Holy  Writ,  vet  as  it  ought  not  to  decree 
any  thing  against  the  same,  so  besides  the  same  ought  it  not  to 
enforce  any  thing  to  be  believed  for  necessity  of  salvation. 

Art.  XXI.     Of  the  Authority  of  General  Cauncils*. 

Art.  XXII.     Of  Purgatory. 

The  Romish  doctrine  concerning  Purgatory,  Pardons,  Wor- 
shipping and  Adoration,  as  well  of  Images,  as  of  Reliques,  and  al- 
so Invocation  of  Saints,  is  a  fond  thing  vainly  invented,  and  ground- 
ed upon  no  warranty  of  Scripture,  but  rather  repugnant  to  the 
word  of  God. 

Art.  XXIII.     Of  Ministering  in  tht-CongregatijK. 

It  is  not  lawful  for  any  man  to  take  upon  him  the  Office  of  pub- 
lic Preaching,  or  Ministering  the  Sacraments  in  the  Congregation, 
before  he  be  lawfully  called,  and  sent  to  execute  the  same.  And 
those  we  ought  to  judge  lawfully  called  and  sent,  which  be  cho- 
sen and  called  to  this  Work  by  men  who  have  public  Authority 
given  unto  them  in  the  Congregation,  to  call  and  send  Ministers 
into  the  Lord's  Vineyard. 

Art.  XXIV.     Of  speaking  in  the   Congregation  in  such  a  Tongue  as 
the  People   understandeth. 

It  is  a  thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  the  Cus- 
tom of  the  Primitive  Church,  to  have  Public  Prayer  in  the  Church, 
or  to  Minister  the  Sacraments  in  a  Tongue  not  understanded  of 
the  People. 

Art.  XXV.     Of  the  Sacrame; 

Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  be  not  only  badges  or  tokens  of 
Christian  men's  Profession  :  but  rather  they  be  certain  sure  wit- 
nesses, and  effectual  signs  of  grace,  and  God's  good  will  towards 
us,  by  the  which  he  doth  work  invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only 
quicken,  but  also  strengthen  and  confirm  our  faith  in  him. 

There  are  two  Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  our  Lord  in  the 
Gospel,  that  is  to  say,  Baptism,  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacraments,  that  is  to  say  Confirma- 
tion, Penance,  Orders,  Matrimony,  and  extreme  Unction,  are  not  to 

*  The  21st  of  the  former  article*  is  omitted,  because  it  is  partly  of  a 
local  and  civil  nature,  and  is  provided  for,  as  to  the  remaining  pi. 
(fit,  in  other  articles. 


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be  counted  for  Sacraments  of  the  Gospel,  being  such  as  have 
grown  putty  of  the  corrupt  following  of  the  Apostles,  partly  arc 
states  of  life' allowed  by  the  Scriptures  ;  but  yet  have  not  like  na- 
ture of  Sacraments  with  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper,  for  that 
they  have  not  any  visible  Sign  or  Ceremony  ordained  of  God. 

The  Sacraments  were  not  ordained  of  Christ  to  be  gazed  upon, 
or  to  be  carried  about,  but  that  we  should  duly  use  them.     And  in 
such  only  as  worthily  receive  the  same,  they  have  a  wholesome 
or  operation  :   but  they  that  receive  them  unworthily,  pur- 
chase to  themselves  damnation,  as  St.  Paul  saith. 

Art  XXVI.     Of  the  Unmorthiness  of  the  Ministers,  which  hinders 
not  the  Effect  of  the  Sacraments. 

Although  in  the  visible  Church  the  evil  be  ever  mingled  with 
the  good/and  sometime  the  evil  have  chief  authority  in  the  mini- 
stration of  the  Word  and  Sacraments  :  yet,  forasmuch  as  they  do 
not  the  same  in  their  own  name,  but  in  Christ's,  and  do  minister  by 
his  Commission  and  Authority,  we  may  use  their  Ministry,  both 
in  hearing  the  Word  of  God,  and  in  receiving  the  Sacraments. 
Neither  is  the  effect  of  Christ's  Ordinance  taken  aw  ay  by  their 
wickedness,  nor  the  grace  of  God's  gifts  diminished  from  such, 
as  by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive  the  Sacraments  ministered  un- 
to them,  which  be  effectual,  because  of  Christ's  institution  and 
Promise,  although  they  be  ministered  by  evil  men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  Discipline  of  the  Church, 
that  inquiry  be  made  of  evil  Ministers,  and  that  they  be  accused 
by  those  that  have  knowledge  of  their  offences  :  and  finally  being 
found  guilty  by  just  judgment,  be  deposed. 

Art.  XXVII.     Of  Baptism. 

Baptism  is  not  only  a  sign  of  Profession,  and  mark  of  Difference, 
by  Christian  men  are  discerned  from  others  that  be  not 
christened  :  but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  Regeneration,  or  new  Birth, 
whereby,  as  by  an  instrument,  they  that  receive  Baptism  rightly 
are  grafted  into  the  Church  :  the  promises  of  the  forgiveness  of 
sin,  and  of  our  adoption  to  be  the  Sons  of  God  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
are  visibly  signed  and  sealed  :  faith  is  confirmed,  and  grace  in- 
creased by  virtue  of  Prayer  unto  God.  The  Baptism  of  young 
children  is  in  any  wise  to  be  retained  in  the  Church  as  most  a- 


Art.  XXVIII.     Of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

The  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of  the  Love  that 
Christians  ought  to  have  among  themselves  one  to  another  ;  but 
rather  it  is  a  Sacrament  of  our  Redemption  by  Christ's  death  : 
Insomuch  that  to  such  as  rightly,  worthily,  and  with  faith  re- 
ceive the  same,  the  Bread  which  we  break  is  a  partaking  of  the 
Body  of  Christ ;  and  likewise  the  cup  of  Blessing  is  a  partaking 
of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Transubstuntiation  (or  the  change  of  the  Substance  of  Bread  and 
Wine)  in  the  Supper  of  the  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by  Holy  Writ ; 
but  it  is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words  of  Scripture,  overthrowcth 
the  nature  of  a  Sacrament,  and  hath  given  occasion  to  many  Su- 
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The  Body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and  eaten  in  the  Supper,  only 
after  an  heavenly  and  spiritual  manner.  And  the  mean  whereby 
the  body  of  Christ  is  received  and  eaten  in  the  Supper,  is  Faith. 

The  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  not  by  Christ's  Or- 
dinance reserved,  carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 

Art.  XXIX.     Of  the  Wicked,  which  eat  not  of  the  Body  of  Christ  in 
the  Use  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

The  wicked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a  lively  faith,  although  they 
do  carnally  and  visibly  press  with  their  Teeth  (as  St.  Augustine 
saith)  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood  of  Christ  j  yet  in  no 
wise  are  they  partakers  of  Christ ;  but  rather  to  their  Condemna- 
tion do  cat  and  drink  the  Sign  or  Sacrament  of  so  great  a  thing. 

Art.  XXX.     Of  both  Kinds. 

The  Cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to  the  Lay-people  :  for 
both  the  parts  of  the  Lord's  Sacrament  by  Christ's  Ordinance  and 
Commandment,  ought  to  be  ministered  to  all  Christian  men  alike. 

Art.  XXXI.     Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ  finished  upon  the  Cross. 

The  offering  of  Christ  once  made,  is  that  perfect  redemption, 
propitiation,  and  satisfaction  for  all  the  sins  of  the  whole  world, 
both  original  and  actual ;  and  there  is  none  other  satisfaction  for 
sin,  but  that  alone.  Wherefore  the  Sacrifice  of  Masses,  in  which 
it  was  commonly  said,  that  the  Priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the  quick 
and  the  dead,  to  have  remission  of  pain  or  guilt,  were  blasphe- 
mous fables,  and  dangerous  deceits. 

Art.  XXXII.     Of  the  Marriage  of  Priests. 

Bishops,  Priests,  and  Deacons,  are  not  commanded  by  God's 
Law,  either  to  vow  the  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from 
Marriage  :  therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all  other  Chris- 
tian men,  to  marry  at  their  own  discretion,  as  they  shall  judge  the 
same  to  serve  better  to  godliness. 

Art.  XXXIII.  Of  excommunicate  Persons,  hou  they  are  to  be  axoided. 
That  person  which  by  open  denunciation  of  the  Church,  is 
rightly  cut  off  from  the  Unity  of  the  Church,  and  excommunica- 
ted, ought  to  be  taken  of  the  whole  multitude  of  the  faithful,  as 
an  Heathen  and  Publican,  until  he  be  openly  reconciled  by  Pe- 
nance, and  received  into  the  Church  by  a  Judge  that  hath  authori- 
ty thereunto. 

Art.  XXXIV.  Of  the  Traditions  of  the  Church. 
It  is  not  necessary  that  Traditions  and  Cerremonies  be  in  all 
places  one,  or  utterly  like  ;  for  at  all  times  they  have  been  divers, 
iind  may  be  changed  according  to  the  diversity  of  countries,  times, 
and  men's  manners,  so  that  nothing  be  ordained  against  God's 
word.  Whosoever  through  his  private  judgment,  willingly  and 
purposely  doth  openly  break  the  Traditions  and  Ceremonies  of 
the  Church,  which  be  not  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God,  and  be 
ordained  and  approved  by  common  Authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked 


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epenly  (that  other  may  fear  to  do  the  like)  as  he  that  offcndcth 
against  the  common  order  of  the  Church,  and  hurteth  the  Au- 
thority of  the  Magistrate,  and  woundeth  the  Consciences  of  the 
weak  Brethren. 

Every  Particular  or  National  Church  hath  Authority  to  ordain, 
change,  and  abolish  Ceremonies  or  Rites  of  the  Church,  ordained 
only  by  man's  Authority,  so  that  all  tilings  be  done  to  edifying. 

Art.  XXXV.     Of  Homilies. 

The  second  Book  of  Homilies,  the  several  titles  whereof  we 
have  joined  under  this  Article,  doth  contain  a  godly  and  whole- 
some Doctrine,  and  necessary  for  these  Times,  as  doth  the  former 
book  of  Homilies,  which  were  set  forth  in  the  time  of  Edward 
the  Sixth,  and  therefore  we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  Churches 
by  the  Ministers  diligently  and  distinctly,  that  they  may  be  un- 
derstanded  of  the  People. 

Of  the  Names  of  the  Homilies. 

1.  Of  the  tight  Use  of  the  Church. 

2.  Against  Peril  of  Idolatry. 

3.  Of  repairing  and  keeping  clean  of  Churches. 

4.  Of  good  Works  :  frst  of  Fasting. 

5.  Against  Gluttony  and  Drunkenness. 

6.  Against  Excess  af  Apparel. 

7.  Of  Prayer. 

8.  Of  the  Place  and  Time  of  Prayer. 

9.  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sacraments  ought  to  be  ministered 
in  a  known  Tongue. 

10.  Of  the  reverent  Estimation  of  God's  Word. 

11.  Of  Alms-doing. 

12.  Of  the  Nativity  of  Christ. 

13.  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ. 

14.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

15.  Of  the  worthy  Receiving  of  the  Sacrament  of  the  Body  and  Blood 
of  Christ 

16.  Of  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
17-  For  the  Rogaiion-days 

18.  Of  the  State  of  Matrimony. 

19.  Of  Repentance. 

20.  Against  Idleness. 

21.  Against  Rebellion* 

[This  Article  is  received  in  this  Church,  so  far  as  it  declares  the 
books  of  Homilies  to  be  an  explication  of  Christian  doctrine,  and 
instructive  in  piety  and  morals.  But  all  references  to  the  constitution 
and  laws  of  England  are  considered  as  inapplicable  to  the  circumstan- 
ces of  this  Church,  which  also  suspends  the  order  for  the  reading  of  said 
Homilies  in  Churches  until  a  revision  of  them  may  be  conveniently 
made,  for  the  clearing  of  them,  as.wellfrom  obsolete  words  and  phra- 
ses as  from  the  local  refe7ences.~\ 

Art.  XXXVI.     Of  Consecration  of  Bishops  and  Ministers. 
The  book  of  Consecration  of  Bishops,  and  ordering  of  Priests 


384  ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

and  Deacons,  as  set  forth  by  the  General  Convention  of  thi? 
Church  in  1792,  doth  contain  all  things  necessary  to  such  conse- 
cration and  ordering;  neither  hath  it  any  thing  "that,  of  itself,  is 
superstitious  and  ungodly  :  and,  therefore,  whosoever  are  conse- 
crated or  ordered  according  to  said  form,  we  decree  all  such  to- 
be  rightly,  orderly,  and  lawfully  consecrated  and  ordered. 

Art.  XXXVII.  Of  the  Power  of  the  Civil  Magistrates. 
The  power  of  the  Civil  Magistrate  extendeth  to  all  men,  as 
well  Clergy  as  Laity,  in  all  things  temporal ;  but  hath  no  authori- 
ty in  things  purely  spiritual.  And  we  hold  it  to  be  the  duty  of  all 
men  who  are  professors  of  the  Gospel,  to  pay  respectful  obedience 
to  the  civil  authority,  regularly  and  legitimately  constituted. 

Art.  XXXVIII.  Of  Christian  Men's  Goods,  which  are  not  common  ^ 
The  Riches  and  Goods  of  Christians  are  not  common,  as  touch- 
ing the  Right,  Title,  and  Possession  of  the  same,  ascertain  Ana- 
baptists do  falsely  boast.  Notwithstanding,  every  man  ought  of 
such  things  as  he  possesseth,  liberally  to  give  Alms  to  the  Poor, 
according  to  his  ability. 

Art.     XXXIX.     Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 

As  we  confess  that  vain  and  rash  swearing  is  forbidden  Chris- 
tian men  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  Javies  his  Apostle  :  so 
we  judge  that  Christian  Religion  doth  not  prohibit,  but  that  a  man 
may  swear  when  the  Magistrate  requireth,  in  a  cause  of  Faith 
and  Charity,  so  it  be  done  according  to  the  Prophet's  teaching  in 
Justice,  Judgment,  and  Truth. 


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BY  DAVID  LONGAVORTH. 


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£JY  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Pro- 
testant Efdscojtal  Church  in  tlie  United  Slates  of 
America,  in  Convention,  this  \3th  day  of  October,  in  thi 
year  of  our  Lord  o?ie  thousand  seven  hundred  and  cighty- 
mne—- 

This  Translation  of  the  .Whole  Book  of  Psalms  inf 
Metre,  wtih  hymns,  is  set  forth,  and  allowed  to  be  su?ig 
in  all  Congregations  of  the  said  Church,  before  arid  after 
Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  and  also  before  and  after 
Sermons,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  af  any 
Church,  either  by  standing  directions  or  from  time  to 
time,  to  appoint  the  Portions  of  Psalms  which  are  to  be 
sung. 

And  further,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister, 
ivith  such  assistance  as  he  can  obtain  from  persons  skilled 
in  ?nusic,  to  give  order  concerning  the  Tunes  to  be  sung, 
at  any  time,  in  his  Church  :  And,  es/iecially,  it  shall  be 
his  duty,  to  supjiress  all  light  and  vnseevdy  music,  and 
all  indecency  and  irreverence  in  the  performance,  by 
which  vein  and  ungodly  persons  profane  the  service  of 
the  Sanctuary. 


THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID, 

IN  METRE. 


H 


PSALM  I. 

OW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 


By  ill  advice  to  walk, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners*  ways,  nor  sits 

Where  men  profanely  talk  ; 
But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 

His  business  and  delight ; 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day, 

And  meditates  by  night. 

Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams? 

With  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 

All  his  designs  attend. 
Ungodly  men  and  their  attempts) 

No  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 
Untimely  blasted  and  dispersed 

Like  chaff  before  the  wind. 

Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 

Before  their  Judge's  face  : 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 

Among  the  saints  have  place. 
For  God  approves  the  just  man's  ways  ; 

To  happiness  they  tend  : 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 

Shall  both  in  ruin  end. 

PSALM    II. 


I  \\T1FH  restless  and  ungovern'd  rage, 
VV     Why  do  the  heathen  storm  ? 
Why  in  such  rash  attempts  engage, 
As  they  can  ne'er  perform  ? 
a  The  great  in  council  and  in  might 
Their  various  forces  bring  ; 
Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 
And  his  anointed  King. 

3  «  Must  we  submit  to  their  commands  ?" 
Presumptuously  they  say  : 
«  No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands, 
*  And  cast  their  chains  away.'*' 


LM    III. 

*  But  God,  who  sits  enthron'd  on  higir, 
And  sees  how  thty  combine, 
Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy, 
And  mocks  their  vain  design. 
5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  shall  break. 
On  his  rebellious  foes  ; 
And  thus  will  he  in  thunder  speak 
To  all  that  dare  oppose  : 
$  "  Though  madly  you  dispute  my  will, 
"  The  king  that  I  ordain, 
B  Whose  throne  is  fixM  on  Sion's  hill, 
"  Shall  there  securely  reign  " 

7  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  declare 

God's  uncontroulM  decree  : 
"  Thou  art  my  Son ;  this  day,  my  heir, 
M  Have  I  begotten  thee. 

8  "  Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands  ; 

"  Thine  shall  the  heathen  be  ; 
"  The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 
w  Shall  be  possess'd  by  thee. 

9  "  Thy  threatening  sceptre  thou  shalt  suakr, 

';  And  crush  them  ev'ry  where  ; 
"  As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 
"  The  potter's  brittle  ware.* 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes  ;  and  give  ear. 

Ye  judges  of  the  earth  ; 

1 1  Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear  ; 

Rejoice  with  awful  mirth. 

12  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 

Your  timely  homage  pay  : 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 
Incens'd  by  your  delay. 

13  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rise, 

Who  can  endure  the  flame  ? 
Then  blest  are  they,  whose  hope  relies 
On  his  most  holy  Name. 

PSALM  III. 

OW  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown 
The  troublers  of  my  peace  ! 
And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise, 

So  docs  their  rage  increase. 
Insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 

And  him  whom  I  adore  ; 
"  The  God  in  whom  he  trusts,»'  say  they^ 
w  Shall  rescue  him  no  more.'* 


VH 


PSALM  IV. 

*>  But  thou,  O  Lord  art  my  defence  ; 
On  thee  my  hopes  rely  ; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shall  yet 
Lift  up  my  head  on  high. 

4  Since  whensoever,  in  like  distress* 

To  God  I  made  my  pray'r, 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill ; 

Why  should  I  now  despair  ? 

5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down 

My  sweet  repose  to  take  ; 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 
Through  him  in  safety  wake. 

6  No  force  nor  fury  of  my  foes 

My  courage  shall  confound, 
Were  they  as  many  hosts  as  men^ 
That  have  beset  me  round. 

7  Arise,  and  save  me,  O  my  God, 

Who  oft  hast  own'd  my  rarase, 
And  scattered  oft  these  foes  to  me. 

And  to  thy  righteous  laws. 
%  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs ; 

He  only  can  defend  : 
Hi*  blessings  he  extends  to  all ! 

That  on  his -power  depend... 

PSALM  IV.. 

f  f\  LORD,  that art  my  righteous  Judge^ 
V_-/'  To  my  complaint  give  ear  : 
Thou  still  redeem'st  me  from  distress  ; 
Have  mercy,  Lord,  and  hear. 

2  How  long  will  ye,  O  sons  of  men. 

To  blot  my  fame  devise  ? 
How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue^ 
And  spread  malicious  lies  ? 

3  Consider  that  the  righteous  man 

Is  God's  peculiar  choice  ; 
And  when  to  him  I  make  my  pray'r, 
He  always  hears  my  voice. 

4  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  commands, 

Flee  ev'ry  thing  that's  ill, 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearty 
And  bend  them  to  his  will. 
$  The  place  of  other  sacrifice 
Let  righteousness  supply ; 
And  let  your  hope,  securely  fix'd> 
On  God  alone  rely. 


PSALM   V. 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  gro\> 

More  prosp'rous  times  to  see  j 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 
Shine  brightly,  Lord,  on  me. 

7  So  shall  my  heart  o'ei  flow  with  joy, 

More  lasting  and  more  true 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  Willi 
Successively  renew. 

8  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 

And  take  my  needful  rest ; 
No  other  guard,  O  Lord,  I.  crave, 
Of  thy  defence  possess'd. 

PSALM  V. 

i  T    ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complain^ 
JLi   Accept  my  secret  pray'r  ; 

2  To  (net  -alQne,  my  King,  my  God, 

Will  I  for  hei'ir  ^ejpair. 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  \w-e  shalt  hear,. 

And  with  the  dawning  day 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 
To  thee  devoutly  pray. 
4r  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I  sustain 
Canst  never,  Lord,  approve, 
Who  from  thy  sacred  dwelling  place 
All  evil  dost  remove. 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 

Unpunished  in  thy  view  ; 
All  such  as  act  unrighteous  things 
Thy  vengeance  shall  pursue. 

6  The  sland'ring  tongue,  O  God  of  truth, 

By  thee  shall  be  clestroy'd, 
Who  hat'st  alike  the  man  in  blood 
And  in  deceit  employ'd. 

7  But  when  thy  boundless  grace  shall  mC 

To  thy  lov'd  courts  restore, 
On  thee  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes. 
And  humbly  there  adore. 

ft  Conduct  me  by  thy  righteous  laws, 
For  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
Therefore,  O  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 
Wherein  I  ought  to  go. 
9  Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit  ^ 
Their  heart  is  set  on  wrong  \ 


TSALM  VI. 

Their  throat  is  a  devouring  grave  , 
They  flatter  with  their  tongue. 
*0  By  their  own  counsels  let  them  fall, 
Oppressed  with  loads  of  sin  ; 
For  they  against  thy  righteous  laws 
Have  hurden'd  rebels  been. 

1 1  But  let  all  those  that  trust  in  thee, 
With  shouts  their  joy  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st> 
And  all  that  love  thy  Name. 
•  12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord. 
His  blessing  will  extend  ; 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints,. 
As  with  a  shield,  defend. 

PSALM  VI. 

1  rT",HY  dreadful  anger,.  Lord,  restrain} 

J-     And  spare  a  wretch  forlorn  ; 
Correct  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 
Too  heavy  to  be  borne. 

2  Have  mercy,  Lord  ;  for  I  grow  faint, 

Unable  to  endure 
The  anguish  of  my  aching  bones* 
Which  thou  alone  can'st  cure. 

3  My  tortur'd  flesh  distracts  my  mind;. 

And  fills  my  soul  with  griefs 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 
To  grant  me  thy  relief? 

4  Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repeat, 

And  ease  my  troubled  soul ; 
Lord,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake^ 
Vouchsafe  to  make  me  whole. 

3  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 
Thy  glorious  acts  proclaim, 
No  pris'ner  of  the  silent  grave 
Can  magnify  thy  Name. 
d  Quite  tir'd  with  pain,  with  groaning  fainiy 
No  hope  of  ease  I  see  ; 
The  night,  that  quitts  common  griefs, 
Is  spent  in  tears  by  me. 

5?  My  beauty  fades,  my  sight  grows  dim, 
My  eyes  with  weakness  close  ; 
Old  age  o'ertakes  me,  whilst  I  think 
On  my  insulting  foes, 


PSAJ-M    Vlt 

8  Depart,  ye  wicked  ;  in  my  wrongsr 
Ye  shall  no  more  rejoice  ; 
For  God,  I  find)  accepis  my  tears, 
And  listens  to  my  voice. 

9,  10  He  hears,  and  grants  my  humble  pray*r  • 
And  they  that  wish  my  fall, 
Shall  blush  and  rage  to  see  that  God 
Protects  me  from  them  all. 

PSALM  VII. 

1  /~\  LORD,  my  God,  since  I  have  plactt 
V^/   My  trust  alone  in  thee, 

From  all  my  persecutors'  rage 
Do  thou  deliver  me. 

2  To  save  me  from  my  threat'ning  foq» 

Lord  interpose  thy  pow*r  ; 
Lest,  like  a  savage  lion,  he 
My  helpless  soul  devour. . 

3,  4  If  I  am  guilty,  or  did  e'er 

Against  his  peace  combine  ; 
Nay,  if  I  had  not  spar'd  his  life, 
Who  sought  unjustly  mine  ; 
5  Let  then  to  persecuting  foes 
My.  soul  become  a  prey  ; 
Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my  lif<sj> 
In  dust  my  honour  lay, 

$  Arise,  and  let  thine  anger,  Lord, 

In  my  defence  engage  ; 
Exalt  tnyself  above  my  foes, 

And  their  insulting  rage  : 
Awake,  awake,  in  my  behalf, 

The  judgment  to  dispense, 
Which  thou  hast  righteously  ordain'd 

For  injur'd  innocence. 

J  So  to  thy  throne,  adoring,  crowds 
Shall  still  for  justice  fly  : 
Oh  1;  therefore  for  their  sake,  resume 
Thy  judgment-seat  on  high. 

8  Impartial. Judge  of  all  the  world, 

1  trust  my  cause  to  thee  ; 
According  to  my  just  deserts, 
So  let  thy  sentence  be. 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  mej> 

Together  be  o'erthrowri  j 


PSALM  VIII. 

But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 

The  hearts  of  both  are  known. 
tO,  1 1   God  me  protects,  not  only  me, 

But  all  of  upright  heart ; 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  those 

Who  from  his  laws  depart. 
12  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 

His  bow  stands  ready  bent ; 
18   Ev'n  now,  with  swift  destruction  wing'dy 

His  pointed  shafts  are  sent ; 
M  The  plots  are  fruitless  which  my  foe 

Unjustly  did  conceive  ; 

15  The  pit  he  digg'd  for  me,  has  prov'd 

His  own  untimely  grave. 

16  On  his  own  head  his  spite  returns, 

Whilst  I  from  harm  am  free  ; 
On  him  the  violence  is  fall'n, 
Which  he  design'd  for  me. 

17  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways. 

Of  Providence  proclaim  ; 
I'll  sing  the  praise  of  God  most  high* 
And  celebrate  his  Name. 
PSALM  VIII. 

I  /^V  THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

KJ   Within  this  earthly  frame, 

Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  U 

How  glorious  is  thy  Name  I 
In  heav'n  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung, 

Nor  fully  reckon'd  there  ; 
3-  And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue 

Thy  boundless  praise  declare. 
Through  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong 

And  crush  their  haughty  foes  ; 
And  so  thou  queil'st  the  wicked  throng, 

That  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

3  When  heav'n,  thy  beauteous  work  on  high^ 

Employs  my  wond'ring  sight ; 
THe  moon,  that  nightly,  rules  the  sky, 
With  stars  of  feebler  light  ; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that,  Lord,  thou  lov'st 

To  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st 
To  them  so  wondrous  kind  ? 
.5  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  didst  creat.9 
To  thy  celestial  train  j 


*t  PSALM  IX, 

§  Ordain'd  with  dignity  and  state, 
O'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

7  They  jointly  own  his  pow'rful  sway; 

The  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  ; 

8  The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 

The  fish  that  cuts  the  seas. 

9  O  Thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 

Within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou ! 
How  glorious  is  thy  Name  ! 

PSALM  IX. 

1  r  I  ^O  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 

-J-      I  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 
To  all  the  list'ning  world,  thy  works, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 

Exalted  pleasures  bring  ; 
Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  Higty 
Triumphant  praise  I  sing. 

3  Thou  mad'st  my  haughty  foes  to  turn 

Their  backs  in  shameful  flight : 
Struck  with  thy  presence,  down  they  fel£ 
They  perish'd  at  thy  sight. 

4  Against  insulting  foes  advane'd, 

Thou  didst  my  cause  maintain ; 

My  right  asserting  from  thy  throne. 

Where  truth  and  justice  reign. 

5  The  insolence  of  heathen  pride 

Thou  hast  redue'd  to  shame  ; 
Their  wicked  offspring  quite  destroy'dj 

And  blotted  out  their  name. 
$  Mistaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 

Are  to  a  period  come  ; 
Our  city  stands,  which  you  design'd 

To  make  our  common  tomb. 

7,  8  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  who  ha,s 
His  righteous  throne  prepar'd, 
Impartial  justice  to  dispense, 
To  punish  or  reward. 
*  God  is  a  constant  sure  defence 
Against  oppressing  rage  ; 
As  troubles  rise,  his  needful  aius 
In  our  behalf  engage. 


PSALM  IX.  1» 

10  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  prov'd 

Will  in  his  truth  confide  ; 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 
That  on  his  help  rely'd. 

1 1  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 

From  Sion,  his  abode  ; 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 
Confess  no  other  God. 

PART  II. 

12  When  he  inquiry  makes  for  bloody 

He'll  call  the  poor  to  mind  : 
The  injur'd  humble  man's  complaint 
Relief  from  him  shall  find. 

13  Take  pity  on  my  troubles,  Lord, 

Which  spiteful  foes  create, 
Thou  hast  rescu'd  me  so  oft 
From  death's  devouring  gate. 

14  In  Sion  then  I'll  sing  thy  praise, 

To  all  that  love  thy  Name  ; 
And  with  loud  shouts  of  grateful  joy 
Thy  saving  power  proclaim. 

15  Deep  in  the  pit,  they  digg'd  for  me* 

The  heathen  pride  is  laid  ; 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 
Are  heedlessly  betray'd. 

16  Thus,  by  the  just  returns  he  makes, 

The  mighty  Lord  is  known  ; 
While  wicked  men  by  their  own  plots, 
Are  shamefully  o'erthrown. 

17  No  singte  sinner  shall  escape, 

By  privacy  obscur'd  : 
Nor  nation,  from  his  just  revenge, 
By  numbers  be  secur'd. 
i8  His  sufFring  saints,  when  most  distresVd- 
He  ne'er -forgets  to  aid  ; 
Their  expectations  shall  be  crown'd 
Though  for  a  time  delayed. 
i9  Arise,  O  Lord,  assert  thy  pow'r, 
And  let  not  man  o'ercome  ; 
Descend  to  judgment,  and  pronounce 
The  guilty  heathen's  doom 
*20  Strike  terror  through  the  nations  round* 
Till,  by  consenting  fear, 
They  to  each  other,  and  themselves^ 
But  mortal  men  appear. 


(     12    ) 

PSALM  X. 

1  TTHY  presence  why  withdraw'st  thou,  Lord  ? 

-*-      Why  hid'st  thou  now  thy  face, 
When  dismal  times  of  deep  distress 
Call  for  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

2  The  wicked,  swell'd  with  lawless  pride, 

Have  made  the  poor  their  prey  ; 
O  let  them  fall  by  those  designs 
Which  thev  for  others  lay. 

3  For  straight  they  triumph,  if  success 

Their  thriving  crimes  attend  ; 
And  sordid  wretches  whom  God  hates, 
Perversely  they  commend. 
4,  To  own  a  power  above  themselves, 
Their  haughty  pride  disdains  j 
And  therefore  in  their  stubborn  mind 
No  thought  of  God  remains. 

5  Oppressive  methods  they  pursue, 

And  all  their  foes  they  slight ; 
Because  thy  judgments  unobserved, 
Are  far  above  their  sight. 

6  They  fondly  think,  their  prosp'rous  state 

Shall  unmolested  be  ; 
They  think  their  vain  designs  shall  thrive, 
From  all  misfortunes  free. 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  speech, 

With  curses  fill'd,  and  lies ; 
By  which  the  mischief  of  their  heart 

1  hey  study  to  disguise. 
6  -Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal'-d, 

And  all  their  art  employ, 
The  innocent  and  poor  at  once 

To  rifle  and  destroy. 
^  Not  lions,  couching  in  their  dens, 

Surprise  their  heedless  prey 
With  greater  cunning,  or  express 

More  savage  rage  than  they. 
tO  Sometimes  they  act  the  harmless  man, 

And  modest  looks  they  wear  ; 
That  so  deceiv'd,  the  poor  may  less 

Their  sudden  onset  fear. 

PART  II. 

•i  i  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takee 
Of  their  unrighteous  deeds  } 


rSALM  XI.  13 

lie  never  minds  the  Baffling  poor, 
Nor  their  oppression  heeds. 
I  2  But  thou,  ()  Lord,  at  length  arise, 
Stretch  forth  thy  mighty  arm  ; 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  thy  pow'r, 
Defend  the  poor  from  harm. 
13  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 
And,  proudly  boasting,  say, 
u  Tush,  God  regards  not  what  we  do  ; 
"  He  never  will  repay 
1-i  But  sure  thou  seest,  and  all  their  deeds 
Impartially  dost  try  ; 
The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor, 
On  thee  for  aid  rely. 
i  5  Defenceless  let  the  wicked  fall, 
Of  all  their  strength  bereft  ; 
Confound,  O  God,  their  dark  designs, 
Till  no  remains  are  left. 
16  Assert  thy  just  dominion,  Lord, 
Which  shall  for  ever  stand  ; 
Thou  who  the  heathen  didst  expel 
From  this  thy  chosen  land. 
i  7  Thou  hear'st  the  humble  supplicants 
That  to  thy  throne  repair  ; 
Thou  first  prepar'st  their  hearts  to  pray, 
And  then  accept'st  their  pray'r. 
18  Thou,  in  thy  righteous  judgment,  weigh'st 
The  fatherless  and  poor  ; 
That  so  the  tyrants  of  the  earth 
May  persecute  no  more. 

PSALM  XI. 

SINCE  I  have  plac'd  my  trust  in  God, 
A  refuge  always  nigh, 
Why  should  I,  like  a  tim'rous  bird, 
To  distant  mountains  fly  ? 
*2  Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 
And  ready  fix  their  dart, 
Lurking  in  ambush  to  destroy 
The  men  of  upright  heart. 

3  When  once  the  firm  assurance  fails, 

Which  public  faith  imparts, 
'Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 
From  such  deceitful  arts. 

4  The  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  here^ 

And  righteous  throne  above  ; 
B 


i<  PSALM  XII. 

When  lie  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 
And  how  their  councils  move. 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves, 

Tor  trial  does  correct, 
What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 
'Whom  he  abhors,  expect  ? 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads 

Shall  in  one  tempest  show'r ; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge 
Into  their  cup  shall  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds 

With  signal  favour  grace, 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose 
The  brightness  of  his  face. 

PSALM  XII. 

1  OlNCE  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord, 
^     Do  thou  my  cause  defend  ; 

For  scarce  these  wretched  times  afford 
One  just  and  faithful  friend. 

2  One  neighbour  n.,w  can  scarce  believe 

What  t'other  does  impart ; 
With  flatt'ring  lips  they  all  deceive, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 

Can  never  prosper  long  ; 
God's  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 
The  proud  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  -In  vain  those  foolish  boasters  say, 

"  Our  tongues  are  sure  our  own  ; 
"  With  doubtful  words  we'll  still  betray- 
"  And  be  controul'd  by  none." 

5  For  God,  who  hears  the  suff'ring  poor. 

And  their  oppression  knows, 
Will  soon  arise  and  give  them  rest, 
In  spite  of  all  their  foes. 

6  The  word  of  God  shall  still  abide, 

And  void  of  falsehood  be, 
As  is  the  silver,  sev'n  times  try'd, 
From  drossy  mixture  free. 

vf  The  promise  of  his  aiding  grace 
Shall  reach  its  purpos'd  end  ; 
His  servants  from  this  faithless  race 
He  ever  shall  defend. 


PSALMS  Kill    XIV.  15 

3  Then  shall  the  wicked  be  pcrplex'd, 
Nor  know  which  way  to  By  ; 
When  those  whom  they  despis'd  and  vex'd, 
Shall  be  advane'd  on  high. 

PSALM  XIII. 

1  TTOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  ? 
X" i     Must  I  forever  mourn  ? 

How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me. 
Oh,  never  to  return  ? 

2  How  long  shall  anxious  thoughts  my  soul, 

And  grief  my  heart  oppress  ? 
How  long  my  enemies  insult, 
And  I  have  no  redress  ? 

3  Oh  1  hear,  and  to  my  longing  eyes 

Restore  thy  wonted  light, 
And  suddenly,  or  I  shall  sleep 
In  everlasting  night. 

4  Restore  me,  lest  they  proudly  boast 

'Twas  their  own  strength  o'ercame  ; 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  soul 
To  triumph  in  my  shame. 

5  Since  I  have  always  plac'd  my  trust 

Beneath  thy  mercy's  wing, 
Thy  saving  health  will  come  ;  and  then 
My  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  shall  my  song,  with  praise  inspir'd, 

To  thee  my  God  ascend, 
Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress 
Such  bounty  didst  extend. 
PSALM  XIV. 

1  CURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose 
O     That  God  is  nothing  but  a  name  ; 
Corrupt  and  lewd  their  practice  grows  ; 

No  breast  is  warm'd  with  holy  flame. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  HeavVs  high  tow'r, 

Aod  all  the  sons  of  men  did  view, 
To  see  if  any  own'ci  his  pow'r  ; 
If  any  truth  or  justice  knew. 

j  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside, 

All  were  degen'rate  grown  and  base  ; 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide, 
Not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race, 
t  But  can  these  workers  of  deceit 

Be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  giow.'n. 


*6  PSALM  XV. 

That  they,  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
And  God's  almighty  pow'r  disown  i 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear, 

When  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake  ? 
For  to  the  righteous  God  is  near, 
And  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose 

Those  methods  which  the  good  pursue  j 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  those 

Whom  his  just  eyes  with  favour  view. 

7  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ 

To  break  his  people's  servile  band, 
Then  shouts  of  universal  joy 

Should  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM  XV. 
1   1 "   ORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may 
-11—'     To  thy  blest  courts  repair, 
Not,  stranger-like,  to  visit  them, 
But  to  inhabit  there  ? 
J  'Tis  he,  whose  ev'ry  thought  and  deed 
By  rules  of  virtue  moves  ; 
Whose  gen'rous  tongue  disdains  to  speak 
The  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  Who  never  did  a  slander  forge, 

His  neighbour's  fame  to  wound  ; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report, 
By  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  pow'r, 

Can  treat  with  just  neglect ; 
And  piety,  though  cloath'd  in  rags, 
Religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust 

Has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss,. 
He  makes  his  premise  good. 

6  Whose  soul  in  usury  disdains 

His  treasure  to  employ  ; 
Whom  no  reward  can  ever  bribe 
The  guiltless  to  destroy. 

7  The  man,  who  by  his  steady  course 

Has  happiness  insur'd, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand* 
By  Providence  secur'd. 


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PSALM  xv  r. 

1  T3ROTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes, 
-J-       And  shield  me,  Lord,  from  harm  : 
Because  my  trust  I  still  repose 

On  thy  Almighty  arm. 

2  My  soul  all  help  but  thine  does  slight, 

All  gods  but  thee  disown  ; 
Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite 
The  goodness  thou  hast  shown. 

3  But  those  that  strictly  virtuous  are, 

And  love  the  thing  that's  right, 
To  favour  always,  and  prefer, 
Shall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4  How  shall  their  sorrows  be  increas'd, 

Who  other  gods  adore  ? 
Their  bloody  orY'rings  I  detest, 
Their  very  names  abhor. 

5  My  lot  is  fall'n  in  that  blest  land 

Where  God  is  truly  known  ; 

He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  band, 

'Tis  he  supports  my  throne. 

6  In  nature's  most  delightful  scene 

My  happy  portion  lies  ; 
The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 
All  other  lands  outvies-. 

7  Therefore  my  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

Whose  precepts  give  me  light ; 
And  private  counsel  still  afford 
In  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

8  I  strive  each  action  to  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye  ; 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 
Because  he  still  is  nigh. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 

My  glory  does  rejoice  ; 
My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hope  to  rise, 

Wak'd  by  his  powerful  voice. 
10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath3 

My  soul  from  hell  shalt  free  ; 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 

The  least  corruption  see. 

H  Thou  shalt  the  paths  of  life  display, 
Which  to  thy  presence  lead  ; 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 

And  joys  that  never  fade,  B. 


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PSALM  XVII. 

1  nrO  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint 

-i-       Attend,  O  righteous  Lord  ; 
And  to  my  pray'r,  as  'tis  unfeign'd, 
A  gracious  ear  afford. 

2  As  in  thy  sight  I  am  approv'd, 

So  let  my  sentence  be  ; 
And  with  impartial  eyes,  O  Lord, 
My  upright  dealing  see. 

3  For  thou  hast  search'd  my  heart  by  day, 

And  visited  by  night : 
And,  on  the  strictest  trial,  found 

Its  secret  motions  right. 
Nor  shall  thy  justice,  Lord,  alone 

My  heart's  designs  acquit ; 
For  I  have  purpos'd  that  my  tongue 

Shall  no  offence  commit. 

4  I  know  what  wicked  men  would  do, 

Their  safety  to  maintain  ; 
But  me  thy  just  and  mild  commands 
From  bloody  paths  restrain. 

5  That  I  may  still,  in  spite  of  wrongs, 

My  innocence  secure, 
O  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure. 

6  Since,  heretofore,  I  ne'er  in  vain 

To  thee  my  pray'r  address'd  ; 
O  I  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 

To  this  my  just  request. 
1  The  wonders  of  thy  truth  and  love 

In  my  defence  engage  ; 
Thou,  whose  right  hand  preserves  thy  saint* 

From  their  oppressor's  rage. 

PART  II. 

3, 9  O  !  keep  me  in  thy  tend'rest  care  ; 
Thy  shelt'rine:  wings  stretch  out, 
To  guard  me  safe  from  savage  foes, 
That  compass  me  about : 
10  O'trgrown  with  luxury,  entlos'd 
In  their  own  fat  they  lie  ; 
And,  with  a  proud  blaspheming  mouth, 
Both  GoJ  and  man  defy. 

\\   Well  may  they  boast,  for  they  have  now 
jSIy  paths  encompass'd  round  ; 


PSALM  XVIII.  ■ 

#      Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow'd, 
And  couching  on  the  ground  j 

12  In  posture  of  a  lion  set, 

When  greedy  of  his  prey  ; 
Or  a  young  lion,  when  he  lurks 
Within  a  covert  way. 

13  Arise,  O  Lord,  defeat  their  plots, 

Their  swelling  rage  controul  ; 
From  wicked  men,  who  are  thy  sword. 
Deliver  thou  my  soul  : 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  sharpest  scourge. 

Whose  portion's  here  below  ; 
Who,  fiil'd  with  earthly  stores,  aspire 
No  other  bliss  to  know. 

15  Their  race  is  num'rous,  that  partake 

Their  substance  while  they  live  ; 
Their  heirs  survive,  to  whom  they  may 
The  vast  remainder  give. 

16  But  I,  in  uprightness,  thy  face 

Shall  view  without  controul  ; 
And,  waking,  shall  its  image  find 
Reflected  in  my  soul. 

PSALM  XVIII. 

Ij  2  ^TO  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock 
-i^N      My  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  my  rock, 

A  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 
Thou  my  deliv'rer  art,  my  God  ; 

My  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  pow'r  ; 
Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad, 
At  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tow*r. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  pray'r, 

To  whom  all  praise  we  justly  owe  ; 
So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care, 

Be  guarded  from  my  treachVous  foe. 
4,  5  By  floods  of  wicked  men  distress'd, 

With  seas  of  sorrow  compass'd  round. 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress'd, 
In  death's  unwieldy  fetters  bound  ; 

6  To  heav'n  I  made  my  mournful  pray'r, 
To  God  address'd  my  humble  moan  ; 
Who  graciously  inclin'd  his  ear, 
And  heard  me  -from  his  lofty  throne, 


2x>  PS  ALM    XV 11 1. 

PART  II. 

7  When  God  arose  my  part  to  take, 

The  conscious  earth  was  struck  with  fear  ; 
The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake} 
Nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear. 

8  Thick  clouds  of  smoke  dispers'd  abroad, 

Ensigns  of  wrath  before  him  came  ; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow'd, 
That  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame. 

9  He  left  the  beauteous  realms  of  light, 

Whilst  heav'n  bowM  down  its  awful  head  ; 
Beneath  his  feet  substantial  night 

Was  like  a  sable  carpet  spread. 
10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings, 

Which  active  troops  of  angels  drew, 
On  a  strong  tempest's  rapid  wings, 

With  most  amazing  swiftness  flew. 

11,  12  Black  watery  mists  and  clouds  conspir'd, 
With  thickest  shades,  his  face  to  veil  ; 
But  at  hw»  brightness  soon  retir'd, 
And  fell  in  show'rs  of  fire  and  hail. 

13  Through  Heav'n's  wide  arch  a  thund'ring  peal 

God's  angry  voice  did  loudly  roar  ; 
While  earth's  sad  face  with  heaps  of  hail 
And  flakes  of  fire  was  cover'd  o'er. 

14  His  sharpen'd  arrows  round  he  threw, 

Which  made  his  scatter'd  foes  retreat ; 
Like  darts  his  nimble  lightnings  flew, 
And  quickly  finish'd  their  defeat. 

15  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclos'd, 

The  world's  foundations  naked  lay  ; 
By  his  avenging  wrath  expos'd, 

Which  fiercelv  rag'd  that  dreadful  day. 
PART  HI. 

16  The  Lord  did  on  my  side  engage  ; 

From  Heav'n,  his  throne,  my  cause  upheld  i 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  furious  rage 
Of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell'd. 

17  God  his  resistless  pow'r  employ'd 

My  strongest  foes'  attempts  to  break  ; 
Who  else  with  ease  had  soon  destroy'd 
The  weak  defence  that  I  could  make. 

18  Their  subtle  rage  had  near  prevail'd, 

When  I  distress'd  and  friendless  lay  j 


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PSALM  XVIII. 

But  still,  when  other  succours  fail'd, 
God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 
19  From  dangers  that  enclos'd  me  round, 
He  brought  me  forth  and  set  me  free  ; 
For  some  just  cause  his  goodness  found, 
That  mov'd  him  to  delight  in  me. 
*0  Because  in  me  no  guilt  remains, 

God  does  his  gracious  help  extend  ; 
My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  stains  ; 
Therefore  the  Lord  is  still  my  friend. 
21,  22  For  I  his  judgments  keep  in  sight, 
In  his  just  paths  I  always  trod  ; 
I  never  did  his  statutes  slight, 

Nor  loosely  wander'd  from  my  God. 
23,  24  But  still  my  soul,  sincere  and  pure. 
Did  ev'n  from  darling  sins  refrain  ; 
His  favours  therefore  yet  endure, 

Because  my  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

PART  IV. 

25,  26  Thousuit'st,  O  Lord,  thy  righteous  ways 

To  various  paths  of  human-kind  ; 
They  who  for  mercy  merit  praise, 

With  thee  shall  wondrous  mercy  find. 
Thou  to  the  just  shalt  justice  show  ; 

The  pure  thy  purity  shall  see : 
Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go, 

Shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee, 

27,  28  That  lie  the  humble  soul  will  save. 

And  crush  the  haughty's  boasted  might; 
In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave, 

Whose  darkness  he  has  turnM  to  light, 

29  On  his  firm  succour  I  rely'd, 

And  did  o'er  num'rous  foes  prevail  ; 
Nor  fear*d,  whilst  he  was  on  my  side, 
The  best  defended  walls  to  scale. 

30  For  God's  designs  shall  still  succeed, 

His  word  will  bear  the  utmost  test ; 
He's  a  strong  shield  to  all  that  need, 
And  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 

31  W ho  then  deserves  to  be  ador'd, 

But  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend  ? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord, 
Can  with  resistless  pow'r  defend  ? 


H  PSALM  XVIII. 

PART  V. 

32,  33  'Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on. 
And  ail  my  just  designs  fulfills  ; 
Through  him  my  feet  can  swiftly  run, 
And  nimbly  climb  the  steepest  hills. 

34  Lessons  of  war  from  him  I  take, 

And  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield  ; 
Strong  bows  of  steel  with  ease  I  break, 
ForcM  by  my  stronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  saving'health 

Protects  me  from  assaulting  foes  ; 
His  hand  sustains  me  still  ;  my  wealth 
And  greatness  from  his  bounty  flows. 

36  My  goings  he  enlarg'd  abroad, 

Till  then  to  narrow  paths  confin'd  ; 
And,  when  in  slipp'ry  ways  I  trod, 
The  method  of  my  steps  designed. 

37  Through  him  I  num'rous  hosts  defeat, 

And  flying  squadrons  captive  take  ; 
Nor  from  my  fierce  pursuit  retreat, 
Till  I  a  final  conquest  make. 

38  Cover'd  with  wounds,  in  vain  they  try 

Their  vanquished  heads  again  to  rear  ; 
Spite  of  their  boasted  strength,  they  lie 
Beneath  my  feet,  and  grovel  there. 

39  God,  when  fresh  armies  take  the  field, 

Recruits  my  strength,  my  courage  warms  ; 
He  makes  my  strong  opposers  yield, 
Subdu'd  by  my  prevailing  arms. 

40  Through  him  the  necks  of  prostrate  foes 

My  conqu'ring  feet  in  triumph  press  ; 
Aided  by  him  I  root  out  those 
Who  hate  and  envy  my  success. 

41  With  loud  complaints  ail  friends  they  try'd  ; 

But  none  was  able  to  defend  ; 
At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cry'd  ; 
But  God  would  no  assistance  lend. 

42  Like  flying  dust,  which  winds  pursue, 

Their  broken  troops  I  scatter' d  round  ; 
Their  slaughter'd  bodies  forth  I  threw, 

Like  loathsome  dirt,  that  clogs  the  ground* 
PART  VI. 

43  Our  factious  tribes,   at  strife  till  now, 

By  God's  appointment  me  obey  ; 


PSALM  XIX.  A3 

The  heathen  to  my  sceptre  bow, 
And  foreign  nations  own  my  sway. 

44  -Remotest  realms  their  homage  send, 

When  my  successful  name  they  hear  ; 
Strangers  for  my  commands  attend, 
Charm'd  with  respect,  or  aw'd  by  fear. 

45  All  to  my  summons  tamely  yield, 

Or  soon  in  battle  are  dismay'd ; 
For  stronger  holds  they  quit  the  field, 
And  still  in  strongest  holds  afraid. 
45  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  prais'd, 

The  rock  on  whose  defence  I  rest ! 

To  highest  Heav'ns  his  Name  be  rais'd, 

Who  me  with  his  salvation  bless'd  I 

47  'Tis  God  that  still  supports  my  right ; 

His  just  revenge  my  foes  pursues  ; 
'Tis  he,  that,  with  resistless  might, 
Fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  subdues. 

48  My  universal  safeguard  he  I 

From  whom  my  lasting  honours  flow  ; 
He  made  me  great,  and  set  me  free 
From  my  remorseless  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore,  to  celebrate  his  fame, 

My  grateful  voice  to  Heav'n  I'll  raise  ; 
And  nations,  strangers  to  his  Name, 

Shall  thus  be  taught  to  sing  his  praise  : 

50  "  God  to  his  king  detiv'rance  sends  ; 

"  Shows  his  anointed  signal  graces 
"  His  mercy  evermore  extends 

«  To  David,  and  his  promis'd  race." 

PSALxM  XIX. 

1  HHHE  Heav'ns  declare  thy  gloiy,  Lord, 

JL       Which  that  alone  can  fill ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express 
Their  great  Creator's  skill. 

2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  day 

Fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings  ; 
And. from  the  dark  returns  of  night 
Divine  instruction  springs. 

2  Their  pow'rful  language  to  no  realm 
Or  region  is  confir.'d  ; 
'Tis  nature's  voice,  and  understood 
Alike  by  all  mankind. 


w  psalm  xrx. 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 

Through  earth's  extent  display  ; 
Whose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 
Does  round  the  world  convey. 

5  No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day 

Has  such  a  cheerful  face  ; 

No  giant  does  like  lnm  rejoice 

To  run  his  glorious  race. 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east, 

His  restless  course  he  goes ; 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  liglrt 
And  vital  warmth  bestows. 

PART  II. 

7  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul ; 

Reclaims  from  false  desires  ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 
The  ignorant  inspires. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just, 

And  bring  sincere  delight ; 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 
Assist  the  feeblest  sight. 

9  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 

On  sure  foundations  laid  ; 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 

Of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd  ; 
iO  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines, 

Or  gold  refin'd  with  skill ; 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 

That  from  the  comb  distill. 

1 1  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are, 

And  friendly  warnings  give  ; 
A        Divine  rewards  attend  on  those 
Who  by  thy  precepts  live. 

12  But  what  frail  man  observes  how  oft 

He  does  from  virtue  fall  ? 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 
Thou  God  that  know'st  them  all  ! 

13  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 

Dominion  have  o'er  me  ; 
That,  by  thy  grace  preservd, I  may 
The  great  transgression  flee. 

14  So  shall  my  pray'r  and  praises  be 

With  thy  acceptance  blest  ; 
And  I  secure  on  thy  defence, 
My  strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 


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PSALM  XX. 

i   nPHE  Lord  to  thy  request  attend, 
JL       And  liea:  thee  in  distress; 
The  name  of  Jacob  s  God  defend, 
And  grant  thy  arms  success  : 

2  To  aid  thee 'from  on  high  repair, 

And  strength  from  Sion  give  ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  off'rings  there, 

Thy  sacrifice  receive  : 

4  To  compass  thy  own  heart's  desire, 

Thy  counsels  still  direct ; 
Make  kindly  all  events  conspire 
To  bring  them  to  effect. 

5  To  thy  salvation,  Lord,  for  aid 

We  cheerfully  repair, 
With  banners  in  thy  name  displayed  ; 
"  The  Lord  accept  thy  pray'r.'* 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix'd,  that  now  the  Lord 

Our  sov'reign  will  defend  ; 
From  Heav'n  resistless  aid  afford, 

And  to  his  prayer  attend. 
V  Some  trust  in  steeds  for  war  design'd  ; 

On  chariots  some  rely  ; 
Against  them  all  we'll  call  to  mind 

The  power  of  God  most  high. 

8  But  from  their  steeds  and  chariots  thrown, 

Behold  them  through  the  plain, 
Disorder'd,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 
Whilst  firm  our  troops  remain. 

9  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  still  proceed 

Our  rightful  cause  to  bless  ; 
Hear,  King  of  Heav'n.  in  times  of  need, 
The  prayers  that  we  address. 

PSALM  XXI. 

I  HPHE  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise 
-1L       Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice  ; 
With  thy  salvation  crown'd,  shall  raise 

To  Heav'n  his  cheerful  voice. 
For  thou,  whate'er  his  lips  request, 

Not  only  dost  impart ; 
But  hast,  with  thy  acceptance,  blest 

The  wishes  of  his  heart. 

Thy  goodness  and  thy  tender  care 
Have  all  his  hopes  outgone  ; 


PS.VLM  XXI. 

A  crown  of  gold  thou  mad'st  him  wear, 

And  sett'st  it  firmly  on. 
A  He  pray'd  for  life  ;  and  thou,  O  Lordj 

Didst  to  his  prayer  attend, 
And  graciously  to  him  u fiord 

A  life  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

5  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round 

lias  spread  his  glorious  name  ; 
And  his  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  majesty  and  fame. 

6  Eternal  blessings  thou  bcstow'st, 

And  mak'st  his  joys  increase  ; 
Whilst  thou  to  him  unclouded  show'st 
The  brightness  of  thy  face. 

PART  II. 

7  Because  the  king  on  God  alone 

For  timely  aid  relies  ; 
NHis  mercy  still  supports  his  throne, 
And  all  his  wants  supplies. 

8  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Shall  feel  thy  heavy  hand  ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 
That  hate  thy  mild  command. 

9  When  thou  against  them  dost  engage, 

Thy  just  but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  glowing  oven's  rage, 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

10  Nor  shall  thy  furious  anger  cease. 

Or  with  their  ruin  end  ; 
But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 
And  to  their  seed  extend. 

1 1  For  all  their  thoughts  were  set  on  ill, 

Their  hearts  on  malice  bent ; 
But  thou  with  watchful  care  didst  still 
The  ill  effects  prevent. 

12  While  they  their  swift  retreat  shall  make9 

To  'scape  thy  dreadful  might, 

Thy  swifter  arrows  shall  o'ertake, 

And  gall  them  in  their  flight. 

2,3  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  strength  disclose 
And  thus  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praise  compose 
7'o  thy  Almighty  Name. 


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PSALM  XXII. 

1  TV /T  V  God,  my  God,  why  Ieav'st  thou  me 
JLVA    When  I  with  anguish  faint  ? 

O  I  why  so  far  from  me  remov'cl, 
And  from  my  loud  complaint  ? 

2  All  day,  but  all  the  day  unheard, 

To  thee  do  I  complain  ; 
With  cries-  implore  relief  all  night, 
But  cry  all  night  in  vain. 

3  Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  Judge 

Of  innocence  oppressed  j 
And  therefore  Israel's  praises  are 

Of  right  to  thee  addressed. 
4,  5  On  thee  our  ancestors  rely'd, 

And  thy  deliv'rance  found  ; 
With  pious  confidence  they  pray'd, 

And  with  success  were  crown'd. 

6  But  I  am  treated  like  a  worm  j 

Like  none  of  human  birth  ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  revil'd, 
But  made  the  rabble's  mirth. 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crowd 

My  agonies  survey  ; 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
And  thus  deriding  say  ; 

8  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 

"  That  he  was  Heav'n's  delight ; 
"  Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now, 
"  And  own  his  favourite." 

PART  II. 

9  Thou  mad'st  my  teeming  mother's  womb 

A  living  offspring  bear  ; 
When  but  a  suckling  at  the  breast, 
I  was  thy  early  care. 

10  Thou,  guardian-like,  didst  shield  from  Wrongs 

My  helpless  infant  days  ; 
And  sirrce  hast  been  my  God.  and  guide 
Through  life's  bewildered  ways. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  then  so  far  from  me, 

When  trouble  is  so  nigh  ; 
O,  send  me  help  !  thy  help,  on  which 
I  only  can  rely. 

12  High-pamper'd  bulls,  a  frowning  herd-, 

From  Bjisan's  forest  met, 


PSALM  XXII. 

AVith  strength  proportion^  to  their  rage, 
Have  me  around  beset. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  ev'ry  mouth 

A  yawning  grave  appears  ; 
The  desert  lion's  savage  roar 
Less  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 

PART  III. 

14  My  blood  like  water's  spill'd,  my  joints 

Are  rack'd  and  out  ol*  frame  ; 
My  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast, 
Like  wax  btfore  the  flame. 

15  My  strength,  like  potter's  earth,  is  parch'd  ; 

My  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws ; 
And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 
My  fainting  soul  withdraws. 

16  Like  blood-hounds,  to  surround  me,  they 

In  pack'd  assemblies  meet ; 
They  piere'd  my  inoffensive  hands  ; 
They  piere'd  my  harmless  feet, 

17  My  body's  rack'd,  till  a.l  my  bones 

Distinctly  may  be  told  ; 
Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  woe 
As  pastime  they  behold. 

18  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide, 

Lots  for  my  vesture  cast : 

19  Therefore  approach,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 

And  to  my  succour  haste. 

20  From  their  sharp  swords  protect  thou  me, 

Of  all  but  life  bereft; 
Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  pow'r 
Of  cruel  dogs  be  left. 

21  To  save  me  from  the  lion's  jaws, 

Thy  present  succour  send  ; 

As  once,  from  goring  unicorns, 

Thou  didst  my  life  defend. 

22  T  en  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 

The  triumphs  of  thy  Name  ; 
In  presence  of  assembled  saints 
Thy  glory  thus  proclaim  : 

23  "Ye  worshippers  of  Jacob's  God, 

"  All  you  of  Israel's  line, 
"  O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 
"  Sincere  obedience  join. 


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24  «  He  ne'er  disdain'd  on  low  distress 

"  To  cast  a  gracious  eye  ; 
"  Nor  turn'd  fro  in  poverty  his  face, 
"  But  hears  its  humble  cry." 

PART  IV. 

25  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 

My  cheerful  thanks  express  ; 
In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 

Shall  find  my  table  spread  ; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

27  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 

To  God  their  homage  pay  ; 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 
One  sov'reign  Lord  obey. 

28  'Tis  his  supreme  prerogative 

O'er  subject  kings  to  reign  ; 
'Ti9  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 
Who  does  the  world  sustain. 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 

His  bounty  must  confess  ; 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 

Their  gen'rous  Patron  bless. 
With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 

They  all  for  aid  resort ; 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 

Can  only  them  support. 

30,  31   Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 
Devoted  to  his  Name, 
To  their  admiring  heirs  his  truth, 
And  glorious  acts,  proclaim. 

PSALM  XXIII. 

1  HPHE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord, 

A      Vouchsafes  to  be  my  Guide  ? 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care 
My  wants  are  all  supply 'd.  * 

2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed, 

And  gently  there  repose  ; 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
Refreshing  water  flows. 


PSALM  XXIV. 

3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclain. 

And,  to  his  endless  praise, 
Instruct  with  humble  zeal  to  walk 
In  his  most  righteous  ways. 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  o   death, 

From  Tear  and  danger  free  ; 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staff 
Defend  and  comfort  me. 

5  In  presence  of  my  spiteful  foes 

He  does  my  table  spread  ; 
He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 

With  oil  anoinis  my  head. 
•  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 

Through  all  my  life  extend, 
That  life  to  him  I  will  devote, 

And  in  his  temple  spend. 

PSALM  XXIV. 

1  r  I  ^"HE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
-A.       The  Lord's  her  fullness  is  ; 
The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  thereinj 
By  sov'reign  right  are  his. 
3  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas ; 
And  his  Almighty  hand, 
Upon  inconstant  floods,  has  made 
The  stable  fabric  stand. 

3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 

One  chosen  seat  design'd  ; 

O !  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

Deserv'd  admittance  find  ? 

4  The  man,  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure,- 

Whose  thoughts  from  pride  are  free  j 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 
To  gainful  perjury. 

3  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 
Shall  show'r  his  blessings  down  ; 
Whom  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 
With  righteousness  to  crown. 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 

The  sacred  courts  are  trod  ; 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 
The  face  of  Jacob's  God. 

7  Erect  your  heatls,  eternal  gates  j 

Unfold;  to  entertain 


PSALM  XXV.  H 

The  King  of  Glory  :  see  !  he  comes 
With  his  celestial  train. 
&  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  who  ? 
The  Lord,  for  strength  renown'd  j 
In  battle  mighty  ;  o'er  his  foes 
Eternal  victor  crown'd. 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 
In  state  to  entertain 
The  King  of  Glory  :  see  !  he  comes 
With  all  his  shining  train. 
10  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory  ?  who  ? 
The  Lord  of  hosts  renown'd  ; 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 
Who  is  with  glory  crown'd. 

PSALM  XXV. 

1,  2  TnO  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 
JL      I  lift  my  heart  and  voice ; 
O  !  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice. 
3  Those  who  on  thee  rely, 
Let  no  disgrace  attend  ; 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such 
As  wilfully  offend. 

4, 5  To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  way  ; 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help ; 
On  thee  1  wait  all  day. 

6  Thy  mercies  and  thy  love, 

O  Lord,  recal  to  mind  ; 

And  graciously  continue  still, 

As  thou  wert  ever,  kind. 

7  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 

Be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  goodness'  sake> 
In  mercy  think  on  me. 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  truth, 

The  righteous  Lord  displays, 
In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 
And  teaching  them  his  ways. 

9  He  those  in  justice  guides, 

Who  his  direction  keep  ; 
And  in  his  sacrtd  paths  shall  lead 
The  humble  and  the  meek. 


32  PSALM  XXV. 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 

Doth  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 
To  his  best  will  incline. 

PART  II. 

1 1  Since  mercy  is  the  grace, 

That  most  exalts  thy  fame, 

Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  Lord, 

And  so  advanc  e  thy  Name. 

12  Whoe'er,  with  humble  fear, 

To  God  his  duty  pays, 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 
In  all  his  righteous  ways. 

13  His  quiet  soul  with  peace 

Shall  be  for  ever  bless'd  ; 
And  by  his  nunrrous  race  the  land 
Successively  possess'd. 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 

ff  is  secret  will  imparts, 
And  does  his-  gracious  cov'nant  write 
In  their  obedient  hearts. 

15  To  him  I  lift  my  eyes, 

And  Wait  his  timely  aid, 
Who  breaks  the  strong  and  treach'rous  snare, 
Which  for  my  feet  was  laid. 

16  O  !  turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  redress  ; 
For.  I  am  compass'd  round  with  woes, 
And  plung'd  in  deep  distress. 

17  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 

To  mighty  sums  increase  ; 
O  !  from  this  dark  and  dismal  state 
My  troubled  soul  release  ! 

18  Do  thou  with  tender  eyes, 

My  sad  affliction  see ; 
Acquit  me,  Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 
Entirely  set  me  free. 

19  Consider,  Lord,  my  foes, 

I  low  vast  their  numbers  grow  ? 
What  lawless  force  and  rage  they  use, 
What  boundless  hate  they  show  ! 

20  Protect,  and  set  my  soul 

From  their  fierce  malice  free  ; 
Nor  let  me  be  asham'd,  who  place 
My  stedfast  trust  in  thee. 


PSALM  XXVI.  33 

2 1  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 
To  full  perfection  rise  ; 
Because  my  firm  and  constant  hope 
On  thee  alone  relies. 
122  To  Israel's  chosen  race 
Continue  ever  kind  ; 
And,  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 
Let  them  thy  succour  find. 

PSALM  XXVI. 

1    JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
•J    Of  righteousness  have  trod  ; 
I  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
Repose  on  thee,  my  God. 
2,  3  Search  thou  my  heart,  whose  innocence 
Will  shine  the  more  'tis  try'd  ; 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 
And  made  thy  truth  my  guide. 
A  I  never  for  companions  took, 
The  idle  or  profane  ; 
No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 
Could  e'er  my  friendship  gain. 

5  I  hate  the  busy  plotting  crew, 

Who  make  distracted  times  ; 
And  shun  their  wicked  companyj 
As  I  avoid  their  crimes. 

6  I'll  wash  my  hands  in  innocence, 

And  bring  a  heart  so  pure, 
That  when  thy  altar  I  approach; 
My  welcome  shall  secure. 
7,  8  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 
How  thy  renown  excels  ; 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 
In  which  thy  honour  dwells. 
9  Pass  not  on  me  the  sinners'  doom, 
Who  murder  make  their  trade  ; 

10  Who  others' rights,  by  secret  bribes, 

Or  open  force,  invade. 

1 1  But  I  will  walk  in  paths  of  truth, 

And  innocence  pursue  ; 
Protect  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  renew. 

12  In  spite  of  all  assaulting  foes, 

I  still  maintain  my  ground  ; 
And  shall  survive  among  thy  saints, 
Thy  praises  to  resound. 


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PSALM  XXVII. 
HOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me 
Is  saving  health  and  light  ? 
Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports* 
What  can  my  soul  affright  ? 

2  With  fierce  intent  my  flesh  to  tear, 

When  foes  beset  me  round, 
They  stumbled,  and  their  haughty  crests 
Were  made  to  strike  the  ground. 

3  Through  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  dares 

With  mighty  hosts  to  cope  ; 
Through  him  in  doubtful  straits  of  wafj 

For  good  success  I  hope. 
'4  Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwell 

I  earnestly  desire  ; 
His  wondrous  beauty  there  to  view, 

And  of  his  will  inquire. 
3  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 

In  that  secure  recess  : 

6  WThilst  God  o'er  all  my  haughty  foes 

My  lofty  head  shall  raise  ; 
And  I  my  joyful  tribute  bring, 
With  grateful  songs  of  praise. 

PART  II. 

7  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 

Whene'er  to  thee  I  cry  ; 
In  mercy  my  complaints  receive, 
Nor  my  request  deny. 

8  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 

Thou  kindly  dost  advise  ; 
"  Thy  glorious  face  I'd  always  seek,3 
My  grateful  heart  replies. 

9  Then  hide  not  thou  thy  face,  O  Lord, 

Nor  me  in  wrath  reject  't 
My  God  and  Saviour,  leave  not  him 
Thou  didst  so  oft  protect. 

10  Though  all  my  friends  and  kindred  too. 

Their  helpless  charge  forsake  ; 
Yet  thou,  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
Wilt  care  and  pity  take. 

11  Instruct  me  in  thy  paths,  O  Lord  ; 

My  ways  directly  guide-, 


PSALM  XXV III.  35 

Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps-, 
Should  see  me  tread  aside. 

12  Lord,  disappoint  my  cruel  foes  ; 

Defeat  their  ill  desire, 
Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloodly  hands, 
Against  my  peace  conspire. 

1 3  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 

Should  with  thy  love  be  crown 'd  ; 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 
With  sorrows  compass'd  round. 

14  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 

Who  will  inspire  thy  breast 
With  inward  strength  :  do  thou  thy  part, 
And  leave  to  him  the  rest. 

PSALM  XXVIII. 

1  /^V  Lord,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry, 
V^/     In  sighs  consume  my  breath  ; 
O  !  answer,  or  I  shall  become 

Like  those  that  sleep  in  death. 

2  Regard  my  supplication,  Lord, 

The  cries  that  I  repeat, 
With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
Before  thy  mercy-seat. 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners'  doom,- 

Who  make  a  trade  of  ill, 
And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 
Whose  blood  they  mean  to  spill. 

4  According  to  their  crimes'  extent, 

Let  justice  have  its  course  ; 
Relentless  be  to  them,  as  they 
Have  sinn'd  without  remorse. 

5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise. 

Nor  will  his  grace  adore  ; 
His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 
And  build  them  up  no  more. 

6  But  I  with  due  acknowledgment, 

His  praises  will  resound, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 
A  gracious  answer  found. 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  repos'd 

In  God,  my  strength  and  shield  ; 
In  him  I  trusted,  and  return'd 
Triumphant  from  the  field. 


3G  K\LM  XXIX. 

As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 

'Tis  just  that  I  should  raise 
The  cheerful  uibute  oi  my  thanks, 

And  thus  resound  his  praise  : 
€  «  His  aiding  pow'r  supports  the  troops, 

"  That  my  just  cause  maintain  : 
"  'Twas  he  advane'd  me  by  the  throne  ; 

"  'Tis  he  secures  my  reign  " 
9  Preserve  thy  chosen,  and  proceed 

Thine  heritage  to  bless  ; 
With  plenty  prosper  them,  in  peace  ; 

In  battle,  with  success. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

1  \T^  princes,  that  in  might  excel, 

A       Your  grateful  sacrifice  prepare  [ 
God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell, 
His  wond'rous  pow'r  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  fresh  altars  raise  ; 

Devoutly  due  respect  afford  ; 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise, 

Where  he's  with  solemn  state  ador'd. 

3  'Tis  he  that  with  amazing  noise, 

The  wat'ry  clouds  in  sunder  breaks  ; 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice, 

When  he  from  heav'n  in  thunder  speaks. 
4,  5  How  full  of  pow*r  his  voice  appears ! 
With  what  majestic  terror  c:own'd! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears, 
And  strews  their  scatter'd  branches  round. 
6  They,  and  the  hills  on  which  they  grow, 
Are  sometimes  hurry'd  far  away  ; 
And  leap,  like  hinds  that  bounding  go, 
Or  unicorns  in  youthful  play. 
7,  8  When  God  in  thunder  ioudly  speaks. 
And  scatter'd  flames  of  lightning  sends, 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes, 
And  stubborn  Kadesh  lowly  bends. 
9  He  makes  the  hinds  to  cast  their  young, 
And  lays  the  beasts'  dark  coverts  bare  ; 
While  those  that  to  his  courts  belong, 
Securely  sing  his  praises  there. 
10,   11    God  rules  the  angry  floods  on  high  ; 
His  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease  ; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply, 
And  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 


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PSALM  XXX. 

'LI.  celebrate  thy  praises,  I  ord, 
Who  didst  thy  pWf'r  employ 
To  raise  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
My  foes'  insulting  joy. 
2,  3  In  my  distress  I  cry'd  to  thee, 
Who  kindly  didst  relieve, 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  jaws 
My  hopeless  life  retrieve. 

4  Thus  to  his  courts,  ye  saints  of  his, 

With  songs  of  praise  repair  ; 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 
And  providential  care. 

5  His  wrath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 

His  favour  no  decay  ; 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompens'd 
With  joy's  returning  day. 

6  But  I,  in  prospVous  days  presum'd  ; 

No  sudden  change  1  feai'd  ; 

Whilst  in  my  sunshine  of  success 

No  low'ring  cloud  appear'd. 

7  But  soon  I  found  thy  favour,  Lord, 

My  empire's  only  trust ; 
For  when  thou  hid'st  thy  face,  I  saw 
My  honour  laid  in  dust. 

8  Then,  as  I  vainly  had  presum'd, 

My  error  I  confess'd  ; 
And  thus  with  supplicating  voice, 
Thy  mercy's  throne  address'd  : 

9  "  Wrhat  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 

"  Congeal'd  by  death's  cold  night  ? 
"  Can  silent  ashes  speak  thy  praise, 

"  Thy  wondrous  truth  recite  ? 
40  «  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  in  mercy  hear ; 

"  Thy  wonted  aid  extend  ; 
a  Do  thou  send  help,  on  whom  alone 

"  I  can  for  help  depend." 
^i  1  'Tis  done  !  thou  hast  my  mournful  scene 

To  songs  and  dances  turn'd  ; 
Invested  me  with  robes  of  state, 

W7ho  late  in  sackcloth  mourn'd. 
12  Exalted  thus,  Til  gladly  sing 

Thy  praise  in  grateful  verse  ; 
And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are, 

Thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 

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PSALM  XXXI. 

1   ^F^EFEXD  me,  Lord,  from  shame, 
-BlJ  For  still  I  trust  in  thee  : 
As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  Name, 
From  danger  set  me  free. 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear, 

And  speedy  succour  send  ; 
Do  thou  my  stedfast  rock  appear, 
To  shelter  and  defend. 

3  Since  thou,  when  foes  oppress, 

My  rock  and  fortress  art, 
To  guide  me  forth  from  this  distress, 
Thy  wonted  help  impart. 

4  Release  me  from  the  snare, 

Which  they  have  closely  laid  ; 
Since  I,  O  God,  my  strength,  repair 
To  thee  alone  for  aid. 

5  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 

My  life  and  all  that's  mine, 
(For  thou  preserv'dst  me  from  my  youth;) 
I  willingly  resign. 

6  All  vain  designs  I  hate 

Of  those  that  trust  in  lies  ; 
And  still  my  soul,  in  every  state, 
To  God  for  succour  flies. 

PART  II. 

T  Those  mercies  thou  hast  shown, 
I'll  cheerfully  express ; 
For  thou  hast  seen  my  straits,  and  knowo 
My  soul  in  deep  distress. 
3  When  Keilah's  treacherous  race 
Did  all  my  strength  enclose, 
Thou  gav'st  my  feet  a  larger  space, 
To  shun  my  watchful  foes. 
9  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  display, 

And  hear  my  just  complaint ; 

For  both  my  soul  and  flesh  decay, 

With  grief  and  hunger  faint. 

10  Sad  thoughts  my  life  oppress  ; 

My  years  are  spent  in  groans  ; 
My  sins  have  made  my  strength  decrease, 
And  e'en  consum'd  my  bones. 

1 1  My  foes  my  sufFi  ings  mock'd  ; 

My  neighbours  did  upbraid  j 


PSALM  XXXI.  39 

My  friends,  at  sight  of  me,  where  shock'd, 
And  fled,  as  men  dismay 'd. 

12  Forsook  by  all  am  I, 

As  dead,  and  out  of  mind  ; 
And  like  a  shatter 'd  vessel  lie, 
Whose  parts  can  ne'er  be  join'd. 

13  Yet  sland'rous  words  they  speak, 

And  seem  my  pow'r  to  dread  ; 
Whilst  they  together  counsel  take, 
My  guiltless  blood  to  shed. 
i4  But  still  my  Btedfast  trust 
I  on  thy  help  repose  : 
That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just, 
My  soul  with  comfort  knows. 

PART  III. 

15  Whate'er  events  betide, 

Thy  wisdom  times  them  all ; 

Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 

From  those  that  seek  Iris  fall. 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 

To  me,  O  Lord,  disclose  ; 
And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 
Preserve  me  from  my  foes. 

17  Me  from  dishonour  save, 

Who  still  have  cali'd  on  thee  ; 
Let  that,  and  silence  in  the  grave, 
The  sinner's  portion  be. 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  restrain, 

Whose  breath  in  lies  is  spent ; 
Who  false  reports,  with  proud  disdain, 
Against  the  righteous  vent. 

19  How  great  thy  mercies  are 

To  such  as  fear  thy  Name, 
Which  thou  for  those  that  trust  thy  care, 
Dost  to  the  world  proclaim  1 

20  Thou  keep'st  them  in  thy  sight, 

From  proud  oppressors  free  ; 
From  tongues  that  do  in  strife  delight, 
They  are  preserv'd  by  thee. 

2 1  With  glory  and  renown 

God's  name  be  ever  bless'd  ; 
Whose  love,  in  Keilah's  well-fenc'd  town, 
Was  wondrously  expresb'd  ! 


10  PSALM  XXXlf, 

22   1  said,  in  hasty  flight, 

"  I'm  banish'd  from  thine  eyes  ;:' 
Yet  still  thou  keep'st  me  in  thy  sight. 
And  heard'st  my  earnest  cries. 
2  3  OS  all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 
With  eager  love  pursue  ; 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  afford, 
And  give  the  proud  their  due. 
24  Ye  that  on  God  rely, 

Courageously  proceed  ; 
For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 
With  strength,  in  time  of  need. 

PSALM  XXXII. 

1  TTE'S  l>!e»t  whose  sins  have  pardon  gainV- 
-A  JL     No  more  in  judgment  to  appear  j 

2  Whose  guilt  remission  has  obtain'd, 

And  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceai'd  the  fretting  sore, 

My  bones  consum'd  withcut  relief ; 
All  day  did  I  with  anguish  roar  ; 

But  no  complaints  assuag'd  my  grief. 

4  Heavy  on  me  thy  hand  remain'd, 

By  day  and  night  alike  distress'd, 
Till  quite  of  vital  moisture  tlrain'd, 

Like  land  with  summer's  drought  oppressor. 

5  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclos'd, 

The  guilt  that  tortur'd  me  within, 
But  thy  forgiveness  interpos'd, 

And  mercy's  healing  balm  poui'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed, 

Who  seek  thee  whilst  thou  may'st  be  found  , 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed, 
Shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown'd. 

7  Thy  favour,  Lord,  in  all  distress 

My  tow'r  of  refuge  I  must  own  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  haughty  foes  suppress, 
And  me  with  songs  of  triumph  crown. 

8  In  my  instruction  then  confide, 

Ye  that  would  truth's  safe  path  descry  f; 
Your  progress  I'll  securely  guide, 
And  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom's  rule, 

Like  men  that  reason  have  attain'd  ; 
Not  like  th'  ungovern'd  horse  and  mule, 
Whose  fury  must  be  curb'd  and  rein'dv 


.  PSALM  XXXIII.  *i 

10  Sorrows  on  sorrows  multiply'd, 

The  hardea'd  sinner  shall  confound  ; 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide, 
Blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

1 1  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  Jaws, 

Their  life  in  triumph  shall  employ  ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause, 
In  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

I  T    ET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy, 
-L-*   Their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 

For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes 

To  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 
2,  3  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,   and  lutes, 

In  joyful  concert  meet ;    . 
And  new-made  songs  of  loud  applause 

The  harmony  complete. 
4,  5  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God  ; 

His  works  with  truth  abound  ; 
He  justice  loves  ;  and  all  the  earth 

Is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

6  By  his  Almighty  Word,  at  first, 

The  heav'nly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light 
At  his  command  appear'd, 

7  The  swelling  floods,  together  roll'd. 

He  makes  in  heaps  to  lie  ; 
And  lays,  as  in  a  store-house  safe, 

The  wat*ry  treasures  by. 
8,  9  Let  earth,  and  all  that  dwell  therein, 

Before  him  trembling  stand  ; 
For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  'twas  made  ; 

9Twas  fix'd  at  his  command. 

10  He,  when  the  heathen  closely  plot. 
Their  councils  undermines  j 
His  wisdom  ineffectual  makes 
The  people's  rash  designs. 

I I  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees 

S^all  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart 
To  ages  shall  endure.   « 
PART  II. 
>2  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom 
The  Lord  for  God  is  known  5 
D2 


PSALM  XX  \ 

Whom  he,  from  aU  the  world  besides?' 
Has  chosen  for  his  own. 
13,   14,   15  He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth? 
From  heav'n,  his  throne,  survey M  ; 
He  saw  their  works,  and  view'd  their  thoughts  ; 
By  him  thtir  hearts  were  made. 
16,   17  No  king  is  safe  by  num'rous  hosts  ; 
Their  strength  the  strong  deceives  : 
No  manag'd  horse,  by  force  or  speed, 
I  lis  warlike  rider  saves. 
18,   19  'Tis  God,  who  those  that  trust  in  him 
Beholds  with  gracious  eyes  ; 
He  frees  their  sou's  from  death  j  their  want, 
In  time  of  dearth,  supplies. 
20,  21    Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  wails  ; 
Our  help  and  shield  is  he  ; 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice, 
Because  we  trust  in  thee. 
£2  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Do  thou  to  us  extend  ; 
Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish, 
On  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

1  HPHROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life;. 

JL     In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliverance  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  that  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest, 

3  O  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

With  me  exalt  his  name  : 

4  When  in  distress  to  him  I  call'd, 

He  to  my  rescue  came. 

5  Their  drooping  hearts  were  soon  refreshMj 

Who  look'd  to  him  for  aid ; 
Desir'd  success  in  ev'ry  face 
A  cheerful  air  displayed. 

6  "  Behold,'*  say  they,  "  behold  the  man? 

u  Whom  providence  reliev'd  ; 
u  The  man  so  dangerously  beset, 
"  So  wondrously  retrieved  1" 

7  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just  ; 


PSA1  M  XXXI V, 

DehVrance  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succour  trust. 

3  O  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love, 
Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they,. 
Who  Id  his  truth  confide. 
9  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then 
Have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight, 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

iO  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey, 
The  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  htm, 
And  see  their  needs  supply  'd* 

PART  If. 

11  Approach,  ye  piously  dispos'd, 

And  my  instruction  hear  ; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline 
Of  his  religious  fear, 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires, 

And  prosperous  days  would  see, 
IS  From  sland'ring  language  keep  his  tongue,. 
His  lips  from  falsehood  free  ; 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline, 

And  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 
Establish  peace,  where  Ms  begun  ; 
And  where  'tis  lost  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  just 

With  favourable  eyes ; 
And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  their  cries  ; 

16  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those 

Whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth 
Blot  out  their  hated  name. 

17  Deliv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives, 

When  his  relief  they  crave  ; 

18  He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart, 

And  contrite  spirit  save. 

19  The  wicked  oft,  but  still  in  vain, 

Against  the  just  conspire  ; 

20  For  under  their  affliction's  weight 

He  keeps  their  bones  entire. 


44  PSALM  XXXV 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts, 

Their  ruin  shall  derive  ; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest,. 
Shall  them  and  theirs  survive. 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those 

Who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity, 
His  blessings  shall  descend. 

PSALM  XXXV. 

1  A    GAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  me, 
_l\.      O  Lord,  assert  my  right ; 

With  such  as  war  unjustly  wage, 
Do  thou  my  battles-  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  shield 

Upon  thy  warlike  arm  ; 
Stand  up,  O  God,  in  my  defence, 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

■3  Bring  forth  thy  spear  ;  and  stop  their  course.. 
That  haste  my  blood  to  spill  ; 
Say  to  my  soul,  "  I  am  thy  health, 
"  And  will  preserve  thee  still." 

4  Let  them  with  shame  be  cover'd  o'er, 

Who  my  destruction  sought ; 
And  such  as  did  my  harm  devise, 
Be  to  confusion  brought. 

5  Then  shall  they  fly,  dispers'd  like  chaff 

Before  the  driving  wind  ; 
God's  vengeful  minister  of  wrath 
Shall  follow  close  behind. 

6  And  when,  through  dark  and  slipp'ry  ways,. 

They  strive  his  rage  to  shun, 
His  vengeful  ministers  of  wrath 
Shall  goad  them  as  they  run. 

7  Since,  unprovok'd  by  any  wrong, 

They  hid  their  treach'rous  snare  j 
And,  for  my  harmless  soul,  a  pit 
Did,  without  cause,  prepare  ; 

3  Surpris'd  by  mischiefs  unforeseen, 

By  tneir  own  arts  betray'd, 
Their  feet  shall  fall  into  the  net, 
Which  they  for  me  had  laid  : 

9  Whilst  my  glad  soul  shall  God's  great  Name 
For  this  deliv'rance  bless, 


PSALM  XXXV,  Mi 

And  fcy  his  saving  health  secure!; 

Its  grateful  joy  express. 
10  My  very  bones  shall  say,  "  O  Lord, 

"  Who  can  compare  with  thee  ! 
«  Who  sets  the  poor  and  helpless  ma.ii 

"  From  strong  oppressors  free." 

PART  II. 

VI  False  witnesses,  with  forg'd  complaints, 
Against  my  truth  combined  ; 
And  to  my  charge  such  things  they  laid, 
As  I  had  ne'er  design'd. 

12  The  good  which  I  to  them  had  done. 

With  evil  they  repaid  ; 
And  did,  by  malice  undeserv'd, 
My  harmless  life  invade. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 

I  still  in  sackcloth  mourn'd  ; 
I  pray'd  and  fasted,  and  my  pray'r 
To  my  own  breast  retum'd. 

14  Had  they  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 

I  could  have  done  no  more  ; 
Nor  with  more  decent  signs  of  grief 
A  mother's  loss  deplore. 

1 5  How  diff'rent  did  their  carriage  prove, 

In  times  of  my  distress  ! 
When  they,  in  crowds,  together  met, 

Did  savage  joy  express. 
The  rabble  too,  in  num'rous  throngs, 

By  their  example  came  ; 
And  ceas'd  not,  with  reviling  words, 

To  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 

And  earn  their  bread  with  lies, 
Did  gnash  their  teeth,  and  sland*riftg  jests 
Maliciously  devise. 

17  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? 

On  my  behalf  appear  ; 
And  save  my  guiltless  soul,  which  they* 
Like  rav'ning  beasts,  would  tear. 

PART  III. 

18  So  I,  before  the  listening  world, 

Shall  grateful  thanks  express  ; 
>        And  where  the  great  assembly  meets; 
Thy  Name  with  praises  bless. 


46  PSALM  XXXVI. 

19  Lord,  suffer  not  my  causeless  foes, 

Who  me  unjustly  hate, 
With  open  joy,  or  secrei  signs, 
To  mock  my  sad  estate. 

20  For  they  with  hearts  averse  to  peace, 

Industriously  devise, 
Against  the  men  of  quiet  minds 
To  forge  malicious  lies. 

21  Nor  with  these  private  airs  content, 

Aloud  they  vent  their  spite  ; 
And  say,  "  At  last  we  found  him  out, 
"  He  did  h  in  our  sight." 

22  But  thou,  who  dost  both  them  and  me 

With  righteous  eyes  survey, 
Assert  my  innocence,  O  Lord, 
And  keep  not  far  away. 

23  Stir  up  thyself  in  my  behalf ; 

To  judgment.  Lord,  awake  ; 
Thy  righteous  servant's  cause,  O  God, 
To  thy  decision  take. 

24  Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been, 

Let  me  thy  justice  find  ; 
Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 
The  triumph  they  design'd. 

25  O  !  let  them  not,  amongst  themselves, 

In  boasting  language  say, 
"  At  length  our  wishes  are  complete; 
"  At  last  he's  made  our  prey." 

26  Let  such  as  in  my  harm  rejoie'd, 

For  shame  their  faces  hide  ; 
And  foul  dishonour  wait  on  those, 
That  proudly  me  defy'd  : 

27  Whilst  they  with  cheerful  voices  shout, 

Who  my  just  cause  befriend  ; 
And  bless  the  Lord  who  loves  to  make 
Success  his  saints  attend. 

28  So  shall  my  tongue  thy  judgments  sing, 

Inspired  with  grateful  joy  ; 
And  cheerful  hymns  in  praise  of  thee, 
Shall  all  my  days  employ 

PSALM  XXXVI. 

I  "TV  ff\  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art, 

1VA     His  wicked  purpose  would  disguise  ; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart, 

He  ne'er  sets  God  before  his  eyes.         * 


PSALM  XXXVII.  47 

^  He  soothes  himself,  retir'd  from  sight ; 
Secure  he  thinks  his  treach'rous  game  ; 
^Till  his  dark  plots,  expos'd  to  light, 

Their  false  contriver  brand  with  shame. 

3  In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confess'd, 

Whilst  with  his  tongue  he  speaks  me  fair  ; 
True  wisdom's  banish'd  from  his  breast, 
And  vice  has  sole  dominion  there. 

4  His  wakeful  malice  spends  the  night 

In  forging  his  aecurs'd  designs  ; 
His  obstinate  ungen'rous  spite 
No  execrable  means  declines. 

5  But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope, 

Above  the  heav'nly  orb  ascends  , 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasurd  scope 
Beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

6  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains  ; 

Unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgments  are ; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 

V  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake, 

With  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  shelt'ring  wings  their  refuge  make, 
And  saints  to  thy  protection  trust ! 
-8  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led, 
To  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast ; 
And  drink,  as  from  a  fountain's  head, 
Of  joys  that  shall  for  ever  last. 

9  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain; 

Thy  presence  is  eternal  day  ; 
10  O  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain  ; 

To  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 
.1 1   Whilst  pride's  insulting  foot  would  spurn, 

And  wicked  hands  my  life  surprise, 
12  Their  mischiefs  on  themselves  return  ; 

Down,  down  they're  fall'n,  no  more  to  rise. 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

1  r  J  AHOTJGH  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great 
JL      Yet  let  not  their  successful  state 
Thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise  ; 
3  For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass, 
Or  like  young  flow'rs  away  shall  pass, 
Whose  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 


I'iALM  XX > 

o  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey, 
So  thou  within  the  land  shalt  slay, 
Secure  from  danger  and  from  want : 
4  Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight ; 
And  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

i  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord, 
And  he  will  needful  help  afford, 
To  perfect  every  just  design  ; 
G  He'il  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear, 
Thy  clouded  innocence  appear, 
And  as  a  mid-day  sun  to  shine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend, 
And  patiently  for  him  attend  ; 

Nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise  ; 
Though  wicked  men  with  wealth  abound; 
And  with  success  the  plots  are  crown'd 
Which  they  maliciously  devise. 

3  From  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake  ; 
Let  no  ungovern'd  passion  make 

Thy  wav'ring  heart  espouse  their  crime  j 
9  For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy  ; 
Whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy, 

Who  trust  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  soon  shall  wicked  men  decay  ! 
Their  place  shall  vanishr-quite  away, 

Nor  by  the  sti iciest  search  be  found; 

1 1  Whilst  humble  souls  possess  the  earth, 
Rejoicing  still  with  godly  mirth, 

With  peace  and  plenty  always  crown'd. 

PART  II. 

12  While  sinful  crowds,  with  false  design, 
Against  .the  righteous  few  combine, 

And  gnash  their  teeth  and  threat'ning  stand; 

13  God  shall  their  empty  plots  deride, 
And  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride  : 

He  sees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 

14  They  draw  the  sword  and  bend  the  bow, 
The  poor  and  needy  to  o'erthrow, 

And  men  of  upright  lives  to  slay  : 

1 5  But  their  strong  bows  shall  soon  be  broke, 
Tneir  sharpe^'d  weapon's  mortal  stroke 

Through  their  own  hearts  shall  force  its  way. 


PSALM  XXXVH.  4* 

16  A  Utile,  with  God's  favour  blcss'd, 
That's  by  one  righteous  man  possess'd, 

The  wealth  of  many  had  excels; 

17  For  God  supports  the  just  man's  cause  ; 
But  as  for  those  that  break  his  laws, 

Their  unsuccessful  pow'r  he  quells. 

18  His  constant  care  the  upright  guides, 
And  over  all  their  life  presides  ; 

Their  portion  shall  forever  last : 

19  They  when  distress  o'erwhelms  the  earth, 
Shall  be  unmov'd,  and  ev'n  in  death 

The  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste. 

20  Not  so  the  wicked  man,  and  those 
Who  proudly  dare  God's  will  oppose; 

Destruction  is  their  hapless  share  : 
Like  fat  of  Iambs,  their  hopes,  and  they, 
Shall  in  an  instant  melt  away, 

And  vanish  into  smoke  and  air. 

PART  III. 

21  While  sinners,  brought  to  sad  decay, 
Still  borrow  on,  and  never  pay, 

The  just  have  will  and  pow'r  to  give ; 

22  For  such  as  God  vouchsafes  to  bless, 
Shall  peaceably  the  earth  possess  ; 

And  those  he  curses  shall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight; 
He  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  ; 

24  Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd, 
Yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  oppress'd  ; 

For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth,  till  age  prevail'd, 
I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'd, 

Or  want  o'ertake  his  num'rous  race  ; 

26  Because  compassion  fill'd  his  heart, 
And  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 

God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase. 

27  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed, 
In  virtue's  ways  with  zeal  proceed, 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 
QS  For  God,  who  judgment  loves,  does  still 
Preserve  his  saints  secure  from  ill, 
While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays. 
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Si  PSALM  XXXVill. 

29,  30,  31   The  upright  shall  possess  the  land  ; 
His  portion  shall  for  ages  stand  : 

His  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supph'd  ; 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgment  moves  ; 
His  heart  the  law  of  God  approves  ; 

Therefore  his  footsteps  never  slide. 

PART  IV. 

32  In  wait  the  watchful  sinner  lies 
In  vain  the  righteous  to  surprise  ; 

In  vain  his  ruin  does  decree  ; 

33  God  will  not  him  defenceless  leave, 
To  his  revenge  expos'd,  but  save  ; 

And,  when  he's  sentenced,  set  him  free. 
54  Wait  still  on  God  ;  keep  his  command, 
And  thou,  exalted  in  the  land, 

Thy  bless'd  possession  ne'er  shall  quit : 
The  wicked  soon  dtstioy'd  shall  be, 
And  at  his  dismal  tragedy 

Thou  shslt  a  safe  spectator  sit. 

35  The  wicked  I  in  pow'r  have  seen, 
And,  like  a  bay-tree,  fresh  and  green, 

That  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  round 

36  But  he  was  gone  as  swift  as  thought ; 
And,  though  in  ev'rv  place  I  sought, 

Xo  sign  or  track  of  him  I  found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with. care, 
And  mark  all  such  as  upright  are  ; 

Their  roughest  days  In  peace  shall  end : 
33  While  on  the  latter  end  of  those 
Who  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 
A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 

39  God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford ; 
Their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord  ; 

Their  strength  in  time  of  need  is  he  : 

40  Because  on  him  they  still  depend, 
The  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 

PSALM  XXXVIII 

1  HPHY  chast'ning  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain, 

J-       Though  I  deserve  it  all  ; 
Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  storm 
Of  thy  displeasure  fall. 

2  In  ev'ry  wretched  part  of  me 

Thy  arrows  deep  remain  ; 


PSALM  XXXVllI.  b\ 

Thy  heavy  hand's  afflicting  weight 
I  can  no  more  sustain. 

3  My  flesh  is  one  continued  wound, 

Thy  wrath  so  fiercely  glows  ; 
Betwixt  my  punishment  and  guilt 
My  bones  have  no  repose . 

4  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 

My  sinking  head  o'erflow, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 
Too  vast  a  burden  grow. 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds, 

My  folly's  just  return  ; 

6  With  trouble  I  am  warp'd  and  bow'd, 

And  all  day  long  I  mourn. 

7  A  loath'd  disease  afflicts  my  loins, 

Infecting  ev'ry  part ; 

8  With  sickness  worn,  I  groan  and  roar 

Through  anguish  of  my  heart. 

PART  II. 

9  But,  Lord,  before  thy  searching  eyes 

All  my  desires  appear  ; 
And  sure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud, 
Not  to  have  reach'd  thine  ear. 

10  My  heart's  oppress'd,  my  strength  decay'd, 

My  eyes  depriv'd  of  light : 

1 1  Friends,  lovers,  kinsmen  gaze  aloof 

On  such  a  dismal  sight. 

12  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  seek  my  life 

Their  snares  to  take  me  set ; 
Vent  slanders,  and  contrive  all  day 
To  forge  some  new  deceit ; 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb, 

Nor  heard,  nor  once  reply'd  ; 

14  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whose  tongue 

With  conscious  guilt  is  ty'd. 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  I  do  appeal, 

My  innocence  to  clear  ; 
Assur'd  that  thou,  the  righteous  God, 
My  injur'd  cause  wilt  hear. 
36  «  Hear  me,"  said  I,  «  lest  some  proud  foes 
"  A  spiteful  joy  display  ; 
«  Insulting,  if  they  see  my  foot 
u  But  once  to  go  astray." 


PSALM  XXXIX. 

\7  And,  with  continual  grief  oppressed, 

To  sink  I  now  begin  ; 
18  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  will  confess, 

To  thee  bewail  my  sin. 
IP  But  whilst  I  languish,  my  proud  foes 

Their  strength  and  vigour  boast ; 
And  they  that  hate  me  without  cause 

Are  grown  a  dreadful  host. 
20  ILv'n  they  whom  I  oblig'd,  return 

My  kindness  with  despite  ; 
And  are  my  enemies,  because 

I  choose  the  path  that's  right. 
2  1  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Nor  far  from  me  depart ; 
12  Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou, 

"Who  my  salvation  art. 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

*   T}  ESOLV'D  to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways, 
AY.    I  kept  my  tongue  in  awe  ; 
I  curb'd  my  hasty  words,  when  I 
The  wicked  prosp'rous  saw. 

2  Like  one  that's  dumb,  I  silent  stood, 

And  did  my  tongue  refrain 
From  good  discourse  ;  but  that  restraint 
Increas'd  my  inward  pain. 

3  My  heart  did  glow  with  working  thoughts, 

And  no  repose  could  take  ; 
Till  strong  reflection  fann'd  the  fire, 
And  thus  at  length  I  spake  : 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  term  of  days, 

How  soon  my  life  will  end  : 
The  numVous  train  of  ills  disclose, 

Which  this  frail  state  attend. 
j  My  life  thou  knowst  is  but  aspan  ; 

A  cypher  sums  my  years  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  heal  estate, 

But  vanity  appears. 

6  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 

With  fruitless  cares  oppress'd  ; 
lie  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  teli 
By  whom  'twill  be  possess'd. 

7  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys 

With  anxious  cares  attend  ? 
On  thee  alone  my  stedfast  hope 
Shall  ever,  Lord,  depend. 


PSALM  XL.  53 

8,  9  Forgive  my  sins  nor  let  me  scorn'd 
By  foolish  sinners  be  ; 
For  I  was  dumb,  and  murmur'd  not, 
Because  'twas  done  by  thee. 

10  The  dreadful  burden  of  thy  wrath 

In  mercy  soon  remove  : 
Lest  my  frail  flesh  too  weak  to  bear 
The  heavy  load  should  prove. 

1 1  For  when  thou  chast'nest  man  for  sin, 

Thou  mak'st  his  beauty  fade, 
{So  vain  a  thing  is  he  1)  like  cloth 
By  fretting  moths  decay'd. 

12  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears, 

And  listen  to  my  pray'r, 
Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here, 
As  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O!  spare  me  yet  a  little  time  ; 

My  wasted  strength  restore, 
Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence. 
And  shall  be  seen  no  more. 

PSALM  XL. 

1  T  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord, 
A  Till  he  vouchsafe  a  kind  reply  ; 
Who  did  his  gracious  ear  afford, 

And  heard  from  heav'n  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit, 

When  founder'd  deep  in  miry  clay  ; 
On  solid  ground  he  plac'd  my  feet, 
And  suffer' tl  not  my  steps  to  stray. 

3  The  wonde;  s  he  for  me  has  wrought 

Shall  fill  my  mouth  with  songs  of  praise  ; 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought, 
To  hopes  of  like  dcliv'rance  raise.  - 

4  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward. 

Who  on  th1  Almighty  Lord  relies  ; 

Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard, 

And  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

5  Who  can  the  wondrous  works  recount 

Which  thou,  O  God,  hast  for  us  wrought  r 
The  treasures  of  thy  love  surmount 

The  pow'r  of  numbers,  speech  and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desir'd 

Off'rings  and  sacrifice  alone  ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  requir'd 
For  man's  transgression  to  atone. 


PSAUi  XL. 

7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil 

The  oracles  thy  books  impart  , 

8  Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will  ; 

Thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

PART  II. 

9  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told 

Thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large  ; 
Nor  did,  thou  know'st,  my  lips  withhold 
From  utt'ring  what  thou  gav'st  in  charge 

10  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confin'd 

Thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace  ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  designed, 
That  all  might  that,  and  truth,  embrace. 

1 1  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declar'd 

To  others,  Lord,  extend  to  me  ; 
Thy  loving-kindness  my  reward, 
Thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 

12  For  I  with  troubles  am  distress'd, 

Too  numberless  for  me  to  bear  ; 
Nor  less  with  loads  of  guilt  oppress'd, 
That  plunge  and  sink  me  to  despair. 

As  soon,  alas  !  may  I  recount 
The  hairs  of  this  afflicted  head  ; 

My  vunquis^'d  courage  they  surmount, 
And  fill  my  drooping  soul  with  dread 

PART  III. 

13  But,  Lord,  to  ray  relief  draw  near, 

For  never  was  more  pressing  need  ; 
In  my  deliverance,  Lord,  appear, 
And  add  to  that  deliverance  speed. 

14  Confusion  on  their  heads  return, 

Who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine  ; 
Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn, 
Ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

15  Their  doom  let  desolation  be, 

With  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 

And  sport  of  my  affliction  made. 
,6  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face 

To  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace, 

With  me  resound;  the  Lord  be  po&s'd. 


PSALM  XLI. 

\1  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 
Of  me  th'  Almighty  Lord  takes  care  : 
Thou  Cod,  who  only  canst  restore, 
To  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM  XLI. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man  whose  tender  care 
JLl     Relieves  the  poor  distress'd  ! 
When  troubles  compass  him  around, 

The  Lord  shall  give  him  rest. 

2  The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crowii'd, 

In  safety  shall  prolong  ; 
And  disappoint  the  will  of  those 
That  seek  to  do  him  wrong, 

3  If  he  in  languishing  estate, 

Oppress'd  with  sickness  lie  ; 

The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 

And  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 

I  thus  my  pray'r  adclress'd  ; 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 
u  Though  I  have  much  transgress'd." 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  sland'rous  words, 

Attempt  to  wound  my  fame  ; 
"  When  shall  he  die,"  say  they,  "  and  men 
"  Forget  his  very  name  V 

6  Suppose  they  formal  visits  make, 

'Tis  all  but  empty  show  ; 
They  gather  mischief  in  their  hearts, 

And  vent  it  where  they  go. 
7,  8  With  private  whispers,  such  as  these, 

To  hurt  me  they  devise  : 
"  A  sore  disease  afflicts  him  now  ; 

"  He's  fali'n  no  more  to  rise." 
§  My  own  familiar  bosom-friend, 

On  whom  I  most  rcly'd, 
Has  me,  whose  daily  guest  he  was, 

With  open  scorn  clefy'd. 

10  But  thou  my  sad  and  wretched  state, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  regard  ; 
And  raise  me  up,  that  all  their  crimes 
May  meet  their  just  reward. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thy  gracious  ear 

Is  open,  when  I  call  ; 
ecause  thou  suffer'st  n 
To  triumph  in  my  fall. 


M  PSALM  XL1L. 

12  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 

From  danger  and  disgrace  ; 
And  thou  vouchsaf'st  to  set  me  still 
Before  thy  glorious  face. 

13  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 

From  age  to  age  be  bless'd  ; 

And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 

With  loud  Amens  express'd. 

PSALM  XLII. 

1  A  S  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams. 
-t~V     When  heated  in  the  chase  ; 

So  longs  my  soul.  O  God,  for  thee, 
And  thy  refreshing  grace. 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 

My  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ; 
O  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 
Thou  Majesty  Divine  ? 

3  Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  thus 

Insulting  foes  upbraid  ; 
"  Deluded  wretch  !  w here's  now  thy  God  ? 
u  And  where  his  promis'd  aid  r" 

4  I  sigh,  whene'er  my  musing  thoughts 

Those  happy  days  present, 
When  I,  with  troops  of  pious  friends 

Thy  temple  did  frequent. 
When  I  advanc'd  with  songs  of  praise, 

My  solemn  vows  to  pay, 
And  led  the  joyful  sacred  throng, 

That  kept  the  festal  day. 

5  Why  restless,  why  cast  down  my  soul  I 

Trust  God  ;  who  will  employ 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 
To  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

6  My  soul's  cast  down,  O  God  !  but  thinks 

On  thee  and  Sion  still ; 
From  Jordan's  bank,  from  Hermon's  heights. 
And  Mizar's  humbler  hill. 

7  One  trouble  calls  another  on, 

And  gat  h' ring  o'er  my  head, 
Fall  spouting  down,  till  round  my  soul 
A  roaring  sea  is  spread. 

8  But  when  thy  presence.  Lord  of  life, 

H  s  once  dispelled  this  storm, 
To  thee  I'll  midnight  anthems  sing-, 
And  all  my  vows  perform. 


PSALMS  XLM,  XLIV.  V7 

9  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 
Like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 
Forlorn,  forsaken,  and  expos'd 
To  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 
10  My  heart  is  piere'd,  as  with  a  sword, 
While  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 
"  Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  God  ? 
"  And  where  his  promis'd  aid  ln 
1  1   Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 
Hope  still  ;  and  thou  shalt  sing 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 
Thy  health's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  XLIII. 

1  TUST  Judge  of  heav'n,  against  my  foes 
*J    Do  thou  assert  my  injur'd  right ; 

O  set  me  free,  my  God,  from  those 
That  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 

2  Since  thou  art  still  my  only  stay, 

Why  leav'st  thou  me  in  deep  distress? 
Why  go  I  mourning  all  t!»e  day, 
Whilst  me  insulting  foes  oppress  ? 

3  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ; 

Be  these  my  guides  to  lead  the  way> 
Till  on  thy  holy  hill  I  rest, 

And  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise 

To  God,  who  is  my  only  joy  ; 
And  wcll-tun'd  harps,  with  songs  of  praise. 
Shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5  Why  then  cast  down,  my  soul  ?  and  why 

So  much  oppress'd  with  anxious  care  ? 
On  God,  thy  God*  for  aid  rely, 
Who  will  thy  ruin'd  state  repair. 

PSALM  XLIV. 

1  A^V  LORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told 
V_>/   In  our  attentive  ears, 

Thy  wonders  in  their  days  perform'd, 
And  elder  times  than  theirs  : 

2  How  thou,  to  plant  them  here,  didst  drirc 

The  heathen  from  this  land, 
Dispeopled  by  repeated  strokes 
Of  thy  avenging  hand. 


PSALM  XLIV. 

3  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword, 

To  them  possession  gave  ; 
Nor  strength  that  from  unequal  force 

Their  fainting  troops  could  save  : 
But  thy  right  hand,  and  pow'rful  arm, 

Whose  succour  they  implor'd  ; 
Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race, 

Who  thy  great  Name  ador'd. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  fathers  own'd, 

Thou  art  our  sov'reign  King  ; 
O  !  therefore,  as  thou  didst  to  them, 
To  us  deliv'rance  bring. 

5  Through  thy  victorious  Name,  our  arms 

The  proudest  foes  shall  quell  ; 
And  crush  them  with  repeated  strokes, 
As  oft  as  they  rebel. 

6  I'll  neither  trust  my  bow  nor  sword, 

When  I  in  fight  engage  ; 

7  But  thee,  who  hast  our  foes  subdu'd, 

And  sham'd  their  spiteful  rage. 

8  To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe, 

From  whom  the  conquest  came  : 
In  God  we  will  rejoice  all  day, 
And  ever  bless  his  Name. 

PART  II. 

9  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off;  and  now 

Most  shamefully  we  yield  ; 
For  thou  no  more  vouchsaf'st  to  lead 
Our  armies  to  the  field  : 

10  Since  when,  to  ev'ry  upstart  foe 

We  turn  our  backs  in  figln  ; 
And  with  our  spoil  their  malice  feast, 
Who  bear  us  ancient  spite. 

1 1  To  slaughter  doom'd,  we  fall,  like  sheep, 

Into  their  butch'ring  hands  ; 
Or  (what's  more  wretched  yet)  survive, 
Dispers'd  through  heathen  lands. 

12  Thy  people  thou  hast  sold  for  slaves, 

And  set  their  price  so  low, 
That  not  thy  treasure,  by  the  sale, 

But  their  disgrace,  may  grow. 
13,   14  Reproach'd  bv  all  the  nations  round, 

The  heathen's  bv-word  grown  ; 
Whose  scorn  of  us  is  both  in  speech 

And  mocking  gestures,  shown. 


PSALM  XLV.  5D 

15  Confusion  strikes  me  blind  ;  my  face 

In  conscious  shame  I  hide  ; 

1 6  While  we  are  scoflf'd,  and  God  blasphem'd, 

By  their  licentious  pride. 

PART  III. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  woes  is  fall'n  ; 

All  this  we  have  endur'd  ; 
Yet  have  not,  Lord,  renounc'd  thy  Name, 
Or  faith  to  thee  abjur'd  : 

18  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  have  kept 

Our  hearts  and  steps  with  care  ; 

19  Though  thou  hast  broken  all  our  strength, 

And  we  almost  despair. 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  Name, 

On  other  gods  rely, 

21  And  not  the  searcher  of  all  hearts 

The  treach'rous  crime  descry  ? 

22  Thou  see'st  what  suft'rings,  for  thy  sake, 

We  ev'ry  day  sustain  ; 
All  slaughter'd,  or  reseiVd  like  sheep 
Appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Awake,  arise  ;  let  seeming  sheep 

No  longer  thee  detain  ; 
Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee, 
For  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  O!  wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face 

From  our  afflicted  slate, 

25  Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth 

With  grief's  oppressive  weight. 
2.6  Arise,  O  Lord  and  timely  haste 
To  our  dtliv'rance  make  ; 
Redeem  us,  Lord  ;— if  not  for  ours, 
Yet  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSALM  XLV. 

1  "OTHILE  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse, 

w  v      Indited  by  my  heart, 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him 
That  writes  with  ready  art. 

2  How  matchless  is  thy  form,  O  King  ! 

Thy  mouth  with  grace  o'erflows  : 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee 
Eternally  bestows. 
%  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  Prince  ; 
And  clad  in  rich  array, 


CO  PSALM  XLV. 

With  glorious  ornaments  of  powV , 

Majestic  pomp  display. 
A  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect 

The  meek,  the  just,  and  true  ; 
Whilst  thy  right  hand,  with  swift  revenge, 

Does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  How  sharp  thy  weapons  are  to  them 

That  dare  thy  pow'r  despise  ! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  through  their  heart 
The  feather'd  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fix'd, 

For  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last, 
By  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led, 

Did  upright  ways  approve, 
4  And  hated  still  the  crooked  paths, 
Where  wand'ring  sinners  rove  ; 
Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thee 

The  oil  of  gladness  shed  ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round, 
Advanc'd  thy  lofty  head. 

3  With  cassia,  aloes,  and  myrrh, 
Thy  royal  robes  abound  ; 
Which,  from  the  stately  wardrobe  brought. 
Spread  grateful  odours  round. 
9  Among  the  honourable  train 
Did  princely  virgins  wait  ; 
The  queen  was  plac'd  at  thy  right  hand, 
In  golden  robes  of  state. 

PART  II. 

10  But  thou,  O  royal  bride,  give  ear, 

And  to  my  words  attend ; 

Forget  thy  native  country  now, 

And  ev'ry  former  friend. 

11  So  shall  thy  beauty  charm  the  King- 

Nor  shall  his  love  decay  ; 
For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord  ; 
To  him  due  rev'rence  pay. 

12  The  Tynan  matrons,  rich  and  proud- 

Shall  humble  presents  make  ; 
And  all  the  wealthy  nations  sue 
Thy  favour  to  partake. 


PSALV1  XLVI.  CI 

13  The  King's  fair  Daughter's  fairer  soul 

All  inward  graces  till  ; 
Her  raiment  is  of  purest  gold, 
Adorn'd  with  costly  skill. 

14  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  drest, 

With  needles  richly  wrought, 
Attended  by  her  virgin  train, 
Shall  to  the  king  be  brought. 

15  With  all  the  state  of  solemn  joy 

The  triumph  moves  along  ; 
Till  with  wide  gates,  the  royal  court 
Receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou  in  thy  Father's  room, 

Must  princely  sons  expect  ; 
Whom  thou  to  different  realms  rnay'st  send, 
To  govern  and  protect ; 

17  WThilst  this  my  song  to  future  times 

Transmits  thy  glorious  name  ; 
And  makes  the  world  with  one  consent, 
Thy  lasting  praise  proclaim. 

PSALM  XLVI. 

1   /^  OD  is  our  refuge  in  distress; 
^JT     A  present  help  when  dangers  press  ; 
In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide  ; 
2,  3  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost, 
And  mountains  in  the  ocean  lost, 
Tom  peace-meal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4  A  gentler  stream  with  gladness  still 
The  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high  : 

5  God  dwells  in  Sion,  whose  fair  tow'rs 
Shall  mock  th'  assaults  of  earthly  pow'rs, 

While  his  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

6  In  tumults  when  the  heathen  raged, 
And  kingdoms  war  against  us  waged, 

He  thunder'd,  and  dispers'd  their  pow'rs  : 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

Our  fathers'  Guardian-God  and  ours.       i 

8  Come  see  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought, 
On  earth  what  desolation  brought  ; 

How  he  has  caim'd  the  jarring  world: 
9  He  broke  the  warlike  spear  and  bow  ; 
With  them  their  thund'ring  chariots  too 
Into  devouring  flames  were  hurl'd- 
F 


C2  PSALMS  XLVII,  XLMlf. 

10  Submit  to  God's  Almighty  sway  ; 
For  him  the  heathen    shall  obey, 

And  earth  her  Sov'reign  Lord  confess; 

1 1  The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms, 
Our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

As  to  our  fathers  in  distress. 
PSALM  XLVII. 

1,  2   /^V   ALL  ye  people  clap  your  hands, 
V^/  And  with  triumphant  voices  sing  ; 
No  force  the  mighty  pow'r  withstands 
Of  God  th'  universal  King. 
3,  4  He  shall  opposing  nations  quell, 

And  with  success  our  battles  fight ; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  must  dwell, 
The  pride  of  Jacob  his  delight. 
5,  6  God  is  gone  up,  our  Lord  and  King, 

With  shouts  of  joy,  and  trumpets'  sound, 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing, 

And  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 
7,  8  Your  utmost  skill  in  praise  be  shown, 
For  him  who  all  the  world  commands, 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne, 

And  spreads  his  sway  o'er  heathen  lands. 
9  Our  chiefs  and  tribes  that  far  from  hence 
To  serve  the  God  of  Abr'am  came, 
Found  him  their  constant  sure  defence  : 
How  great  and  glorious  is  his  Name  ! 

PSALM  XLVIII. 

1  HPHE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great, 

-A.      And  greatly  to  be  prais'd 

In  Sion,cn  whose  happy  mount, 

His  sacred  throne  is  rais'd. 

2  Her  tow'rs,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth, 

With  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 
On  her  north  side  th'  Almighty  King's 
Imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  is  known  , 

His  presence  is  her  guard  : 

4  Confed'rate  kings  withdrew  their  siege, 

And  of  success  despair'd. 

5  They  view'd  her  walls,  admir'd,  and  fled. 

With  grief  and  terror  struck  ; 

6  Like  women,  whom  the  sudden  pangs 

Of  travail  had  o'ertook. 


PSALM  XL1X.  63 

7  No  wretched  crew  of  mariners 

Appear  like  them  forlorn, 
When  fleets  from  Tarshish's  wealthy  coasts 
By  eastern  winds  are  torn. 

8  In  Sion  we  have  seen  perform'd 

A  work  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God,  for  times  to  come, 
His  city  will  uphold. 

9  Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls 

Did  we,  O  God,  confide  ; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes, 
In  which  thou  dost  reside. 

10  According  to  thy  sov'reign  Name, 

Thy  praise  through  earth  extends  ; 
Thy  pow'rful  arm,  as  justice  guides, 
Chastises  or  defends. 

1 1  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound  ; 

Her  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgments  to  extol, 
Who  this  deliv'rance  wrought. 

12  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp  ; 

Your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast ; 
Count  all  her  tow'rs,  and  see  if  there 
You  find  one  stone  displac'd. 

13  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey  ; 

Observe  their  order  well ; 
That,  with  assurance,  to  your  heirs 
His  wonders  you  may  tell. 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 

Whilst  we  in  him  confide  ; 
Who,  as  he  has  preserv'd  us  now, 
Till  death  will  be  our  guide. 

PSALM  XLIX. 

1,  2  T    ET  all  the  list'ning  world  attend., 
-1—*     And  my  instruction  hear  ; 
Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  poor, 
With  joint  consent  give  ear. 

3  My  mouth  with  sacred  wisdom  fill'd, 

Shall  good  advice  impart ; 
The  sound  result  of  prudent  thoughts, 
Digested  in  my  heart. 

4  To  parables  of  weighty  sense 

I  will  my  ear  incline  ; 
Whilst  to  my  tuneful  harp  1  sing 
Dark  words  of  deep  design. 


M  PSALM  XLIX. 

5  Why*  should  my  courage  fail  in  times 

Of  danger  and  of  doubt, 
When  sinners,  that  would  me  supplant:, 
Have  compass'd  me  about  ? 

6  Those  men  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 

In  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
And  boast  in  triumph  when  they  see 
Their  ill-got  wealth  increase, 

7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 

Their  dearest  friend  to  free  ; 
Nor  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  reverse 
Th'  Almighty  Lord's  decree. 
8,  9  Their  vain  endeavours  they  must  quit ; 
The  price  is  held  too  high  ; 
No  sums  can  purchase  such  a  grant, 
That  man  should  never  die. 

10  Not  wisdom  can  the  wise  exempt, 

Nor  fools  their  fol.y  save  ; 
But  both  must  perish,  and  in  death 
Their  wealth  to  others  leave. 

1 1  For  though  they  think  their  stately  seats 

Shall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall, 
But  their  remembrance  last  in  lands 
Which  by  their  names  they  call ; 

12  Yet  shall  their  fame  be  soon  forgot, 

How  great  soe'er  their  state  ; 
With  beasts  their  memory,  and  they> 
Shall  share  one  common  fate. 

PART  II. 

13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 

Absurd  conclusions  mai  c  ! 
And  yet  their  children,  unreclaim'd, 
Repeat  the  gross  mistake. 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 

The  prey  of  death  are  made  : 
Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 
Within  the  grave  shall  fade. 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul  ; 

And  from  the  greedy  grave 
His  greater  pow'r  shall  set  me  free, 

And  to  himself  receive. 
i  6  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  worldly  men 

In  envy'd  wealth  abound  ; 
Nor  though  their  prosp'rous  house  increase 

With  state  and  honour  crown'd. 


PSALM  L.  65 

1/  For  when  they're  summon'd  hence  by  death. 
They  leave  all  this  behind  ; 
No  shadow  of  their  former  pomp 
Within  the  grave  they  find  : 

18  And  yet  they  thought  their  state  was  blest, 

Caught  in  the  flatt'rer's  snare, 
Who  with  their  vanity  comply 'd, 
And  prais'd  their  worldly  care. 

19  In  their  forefather's  steps  they  tread  ; 

And  when,  like  them,  they  die, 
Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 
In  endless  darkness  lie. 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe'er  his  state, 

Unless  he's  truly  wise, 
As  like  a  sensual  beast  he  lives, 
So  like  a  beast  he  dies. 

PSALM  L. 

1  2,  HPHE  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God 
«1-     Hath  sent  his  summons  all  abroad, 
From  dawning  light,  till  day  declines  : 
The  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard, 
And  he  from  Sion  hath  appear'd, 
Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines, 
o,  4  Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more 
Misconstru'd  silence,  as  before  ; 

But  wasting  flames  before  him  send  : 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage, 
Whilst  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 
His  just  tribunal  to  attend. 

5,  6  Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me, 
(Thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 

That  in  my  lasting  covenant  live, 
And  oflVings  bring  with  constant  care  : 
The  heav'ns  his  justice  shall  declare; 

For  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 
7,  8  Attend,  my  people  ;  Israel,  hear  ; 
Thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear; 

Thy  God,  thy  only  God,  am  I ; 
'Tis  not  of  off'rings  I  complain, 
Which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

My  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

§  Will  this  alone  atonement  make  ? 
No  bullock  from  thy  stall  I'll  take, 
Nor  he-goat  from  thy  fold  accept : 
F    2 


66  V6ALM  L. 

10  The  forest  beasts,  that  range  along, 
The  cuttle  too,  are  all  my  own, 

That  on  a  thousand  hills  are  kept. 

11  I  know  the  fowls,  that  build  their  nests 
In  craggy  rocks  ;  and  savage  beasts, 

That  loosely  haunt  the  open  fields  ; 

12  If  seiz'd  with  hunger  I  could  be, 
I  need  not  seek  relief  from  thee, 

Since  the  world's  mine,  and  all  it  yields. 

13  Think'st  thou  that  I  have  any  need 
On  slaughter' d  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

To  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood  I 

14  The  sacrifices  I  require, 

Are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 
And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good 

15  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me, 
And  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free  ; 

And  thou  returns  of  love  shalt  make. 

16  But  to  the  wicked  thus  saith  God  : 
How  dar'st  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

Or  in  thy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take  ? 

17  For  stubborn  thou  confirm'd  in  sin, 
Hast  proof  against  instruction  been, 

And  of  my  word  didst  lightly  speak  : 

18  When  thou  a  subtle  thief  didst  see, 
Thou  gladly  with  him  didst  agree, 

And  with  adult'rers  didst  partake. 

19  Vile  slander  is  thy  chief  delight ; 
Thy  tongue,  by  envy  mov'd,  and  spite, 

Deceitful  tales  does  hourly  spread  : 
2.0  Thou  dost  with  hateful  scandals  wound 
Thy  brother,  and  with  lies  confound 
The  offspring  of  thy  mother's  bed. 

21  These  things  didst  thou,  whom  still  I  strove 
To  gain  with  silence  and  with  love, 

Till  thou  didst  wickedly  surmise, 
That  I  was  such  a  one  as  thou  ; 
But  I'll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now, 

And  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes. 

22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I 
Let  all  my  bolts  of  vengeance  fly, 

Whilst  none  shall  dare  your  cause  to  own : 
C3  Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives  ; 
And  to  the  man  that  justly  lives 
My  strong  salvation  shall  be  sho\vn\ 


(  67    ) 

PSALM  LI. 

1  T  T  AVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  mc, 
AJl   As  thou  wert  ever  kind  ; 
Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt, 
Thy  wonted  mercy  iind. 
2,  3  Wash  oft"  my  foul  offence, 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  &in  ; 
For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  see 
How  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

4  Against  thee,  Lord,  aloner 

And  only  in  thy  sight, 
Have  I  transgress'd  -r  and,  though  condemn'd. 
Must  own  thy  judgment  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd 

Of  all  this  sinful  frame  ; 
In  guilt  I  was  conceiv'd  and  born 
The  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 

6  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 

Does  inward  truth  require, 
In  secret  didst  with  wisdom's  laws 
My  tender  soul  inspire. 

7  With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 

And  so  I  clean  shall  be  ; 
I  shall  in  snow  with  whiteness  vie5 
Wrhen  purify 'd  by  thee. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

Thy  kind  forgiving  voice  ; 
That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 

May  with  fresh  strength  rejoice. 
9-,  10   Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 

Nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean? 

An  upright  mind  renew. 

PART  II. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 

Nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
Nor  let  thy  holy  spirit  take 
Its  everlasting  flight. 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives, 

Let  me  again  obtain  ; 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 
My  fainting  soul  sustain. 

13  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 

To  sinners  will  impart ; 


fll  PSALM  Lil. 

Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 
To  thy  just  laws  convert. 

14  My  t^uilt  of  blood  remove, 

My  Saviour,  and  my  God  ; 
AikI  my  ghd  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 
Thy  righteous  acts  abroad. 

15  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips, 

With  sorrow  clos'd  and  shame  ; 
So  shall  my  mouth  thy  wonoious  praise 
To  all  the  world  proclaim. 

16  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

Whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die  ; 
But  on  such  ofFiings  thou  disdain'st 
To  cast  a  gracious  eye. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is 

By  God  most  highly  priz'd  ; 
By  him  a  broken  contrite  heart 
Shall  never  be  despis*d. 
IS  Let  Sion  favour  find, 

Of  thy  good  will  assur'd  ; 
And  thy  own  city  flourish  longy 
By  lofty  walls  secur'd. 
19  The  just  shall  then  attend, 

And  pleasing  tribute  pay  ; 
And  sacrifice  of  choicest  kind 
Upon  thy  altar  lay. 

PSALM  LIL 

1  TN  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might, 
A   Thou  boast'st  thyself  in  ill ; 
Since  God,  the  God,  in  whom  I  trust, 

Vouchsafes  his  favour  still. 

2  Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  sland'rous  tales 

Maliciously  devise  ; 
And  sharper  than  a  razor  set, 
It  wounds  with  treach'rous  lies. 
3,  4    Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than  good, 
On  lies  than  truth,  employ'd  ; 
Thy  tongue  delights  i     words,  by  which 
The  guiltless  are  destroyed. 
5  God  shall  for  ever  blast  thy  hopes, 
And  snatch  thee  soon  away  ; 
Nor  in  thy  dwelling-place  permit, 
Nor  in  the  world,  to  stay. 
%  The  just,  with  pious  fear,  shall  see 
The  downfall  of  thy  pride 


PSALMS  LIU,  LIV.  65 

And  at  thy  sudden  ruin  laugh, 
And  thus  thy  fall  deride  : 

7  «  See  there  the  nun  that  haughty  was, 

"  Who  proudly  God  defy'd, 
"  Who  trusted  in  his  wealth,  and  still 
"  On  wicked  arts  rely'd." 

8  But  I  am  like  those  olive-plants 

That  shade  Gou's  temple  round  ; 
And  hope  with  his  indulging  grace 
To  be  for  ever  crown'd. 

9  So  shall  my  soul,  with  praise,  O  God, 

Extol  thy  wondrous  love  ; 
And  on  thy  Name  with  patience  wait ; 
For  this  thy  saints  approve. 

PSALM   LIII. 

1  rTPHE  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose 

JL     That  God  is  but  a  name  ; 
This  gross  mistake  their  practice  shows, 
Since  virtue  all  disclaim. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  from  heav'n's  high  tow'iv 

The  sons  of  men  to  view  ; 

To  see  if  any  own'd  his  pow'r, 

Or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  backward  gone, 

Degen'rate  grown  and  base  ; 
None  for  religion  car'd,  not  one 
Of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  are  those  workers  of  deceit 

So  dull  and  senseless  grown, 
That  they  like  bread  my  people  eat, 
And  God*s  just  pow'r  disown  ? 

5  Their  causeless  fear  shall  strangely  grow  ;. 

And  they,  despis'd  of  God, 
Shall  soon  be  foil'd  >  his  hand  shall  throw 
Their  shalter'd  bones  abroad. 

6  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ- 

To  break  our  servile  band, 
Loud  shouts  of  universal  joy 
Should  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM   LIV. 

1,2   1 "    ORD,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  Name, 
-■— *   And  in  thy  strength  appear, 
To  judge  my  cause  ;  accept  my  pray'r, 
And  to  my  words  give  ear. 


70  PSALM  LV. 

3  Mere  strangers,  whom  I  never  wrong'd, 
To  ruin  me  design'd  ; 
And  cruel  men,  that  fear  no  God, 
Against  my  soul  combin'd. 
4,  5  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my  friends, 
And  he's  the  surest  guard  j 
The  God  of  truth  shall  give  my  foes 
Their  falsehood's  due  reward  ; 

6  While  I  my  grateful  off'rings  bring, 

And  sacrifice  with  joy  ; 
And  in  his  praise  my  time  to  come 
Delightfully  employ. 

7  From  dreadful  danger  and  distress 

The  Lord  hath  set  me  free  ; 
Through  him  shall  I  of  all  my  foes 
The  just  destruction  see. 

PSALM  LV. 

1  /^  IVE  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth* 
v_X   And  listen  when  I  pray  ; 

Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn 
Thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  Attend  to  this  my  sad  complaint, 

And  hear  my  grevious  moans ; 

While  I  my  mournful  case  declare, 

With  artless  sighs  and  groans. 

3  Hark  how  the  foe  insults  aloud  I 

How  fierce  oppressors  rage  ! 
Whose  sland'rous  tongues,  with  wrathful  hate. 

Against  my  fame  engage. 
4,  5  My  heart  is  rack'd  with  pain  ;  my  soul 

With  deadly  frights  distress'd  ; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compass'd  round, 

With  horror  quite  oppress'd. 
6  How  often  wish'd  I  then,  that  I 

The  dove's  swift  wings  could  get ; 
That  I  might  take  my  speedy  flight, 

And  seek  a  safe  retreat. 
7,  8  Then  would  I  wander  far  from  hence, 

And  in  wild  deserts  stray, 
Till  ail  this  furious  storm  were  spent, 

This  tempest  pass'd  away. 

PART  II. 

9  Destroy,  O  Lord,  their  ill  designs. 
Their  counsels  soon  divide  i 


PSALM  LV.  7i 

For  through  the  city  my  griev'd  eyes 
Have  strife  and  rapine  sp)'d. 
1G  By  day  and  night,  on  ev'iy  wall 

They  walk  their  constant  round  ; 
And  in  the  midst  of  all  her  strength 
Are  grief  and  mischief  found. 

1 1  Whoe'er  through  ev'ry  part  shall  roam, 

Will  fresh  disorders  meet ; 
Deceit  and  guile  their  constant  posts 
Maintain  in  ev'ry  street. 

12  For  'twas  not  any  open  foe 

That  false  reflections  made  : 
For  then  I  could  with  ease  have  borne 

The  bitter  things  he  said  : 
'Twas  none  who  hatred  had  profess'd, 

That  did  against  me  rise  ; 
For  then  I  had  withdrawn  myself 

From  his  malicious  eyes. 

13,  14  But  'twas  e'en  thou,  my  guide,  my  friend 
Whom  tend'rest  love  did  join  ; 
Whose  sweet  advice  I  valued  most ; 
Whose  pray'rs  were  mix'd  with  mine. 
15  Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes, 
Such  traitors  must  surprise, 
And  sudden  death  requite  those   ills 
They  wickedly  devise. 

16,  17  But  I  will  call  on  God,  who  still 
Shall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 
At  morn,  at  noon,  and  night,  I'll  pray  ; 
And  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

PART  III. 

I«6  God  has  releas'd  my  soul  from  those 
That  did  with  me  contend  ; 
And  made  a  num'rous  host  of  friends 
My  righteous  cause  defend. 

19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old, 

Shall  now  his  suppliant  hear  ; 
And  punish  them  whose  prosp'rous  state 
Makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 

20  Whom  can  I  trust,  if  faithless  men 

Perfidiously  devise 
To  ruin  me,  their  peaceful  friend, 
And  break  the  strongest  ties  ? 


72  PsALM  LVL 

21  Though  soft  and  melting  are  their  words, 

Their  hearts  with  war  abound  ; 
Their  speeches  are  more  smooth  than  oil, 
And  yet  like  swords  thty  wound. 

22  Do  thou,  my  soul,  en  God  depend, 

And  he  shall  thee  sustain; 
He  aids  the  just,  whom  to  supplant 
The  wicked  strive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes,  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood, 

Shall  all  untimely  die  ; 
Whilst  I.  for  health  and  length  of  days, 
On  thee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM  LVL 

1  T^\0  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help; 
-I^J     For  man  my  life  pursues  ; 
To  crush  me  with  repeated  wrongs, 

He  daily  strife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  spiteful  foes 

To  ruin  me  combine  ; 
Thou  see'st,  who  sitt'st  enthron'd  on  high, 

What  mighty  numbers  join. 
2  But  though  sometimes  surpris'd  by  fear, 

On  danger's  first  alarm  ; 
Yet  still  for  succour  I  depend 

On  thy  Almighty  arm. 

4  God's  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise, 

On  which  I  now  rely  ; 
In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him, 
The  arm  of  flesh  defy. 

5  They  wrest  my  words,  and  make  them  speak 

A  sense  they  never  meant ; 
Their  thoughts  are  all,  with  restless  spite, 
On  my  destruction  bent. 

6  In  close  assemblies  they  combine, 

And  wicked  projects  lay  ; 
They  watch  my  steps,  and  lie  in  wart 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  such  injustice  still  escape  ? 

0  righteous  God  arise ; 

Let  thy  just  wrarth,  too  long  provok'd, 
This  impious  rare  chastise. 

8  Thou  num'/iest  all  my  steps,  since  first 

1  was  cpmpell'd  to  fLe  ; 

]\Iy  very  tears  ants  treasured  up, 
And  registered  by  thee. 


TSALM  LVH.  73 

9  When  therefore  I  invoke  thy  aid, 
My  foes  shall  be  overthrown  ; 
For  I  am  well  assur'd  that  God 
My  righteous  cause  will  own. 
10,  1 1   I'll  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise 
The  force  that  man  can  raise  ; 

12  To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are  due  ; 

To  thee  I'll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  retriev'd  my  soul  from  death  ; 

And  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  preserved, 
And  make  my  footsteps  sure  : 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  pow'r, 

I  may  this  light  enjoy  ; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God 
My  lengthen'd  days  employ. 

PSALM  LVII. 

1  HPHY  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend; 

JL       On  thy  protection  I  depend  ; 
And  to  thy  wing  for  shelter  haste, 
Till  this  outrageous  storm  is  pass'd. 

2  To  thy  tribunal,  Lord,  I  fly, 

Thou  sov' reign  Judge,  and  God  most  high, 
Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun, 
And  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undone. 

3  From  heaven  protect  me  by  thine  arm, 
And  shame  all  those  who  seek  my  harm  ; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  send, 

And  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 

4  For  I  with  savage  men  converse, 
Like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  ; 

With  men  whose  teeth  are  spears,  their  words 
Envenom'd  darts  and  two-edg'd  swords. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

6  To  take  me  they  their  net  prepai'd, 
And  had  almost  my  soul  ensnar'd  ; 
But  ftll  themselves,  by  just  decree, 
Into  the  pit  they  made  for  me. 

7  O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  tis  bent, 
Its  thankful  tribute  to  present  ; 

And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise 
To  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise: 
G 


PSALM  LVHfc 

8  Awake,  my  glory  ;  harp  and  lute, 
No  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute  ; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take, 
Will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound  , 
To  all  the  list'ning  nations  round  ; 

10  Thy  mercy  highest  heav'n  transcends  ; 
Thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

11  lie  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ; 
And,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd, 
Till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

PSALM  LVIII. 

1  CPEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 
^     If  just  your  sentence  be  ; 

Or  must  not  innocence  appeal 
To  heav'n  from  your  decree  I 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgments  are 

Alike  by  malice  sway'd  ; 
Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  Lriccs, 
To  violence  betray'd. 

3  To  virtue  strangers,  from  the  womb 

Their  infant  steps  went  wrong  ; 
They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies 
Employed  their  lisping  tongue. 

4  No  serpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed 

Does  ranker  poison  bear; 
The  drowsy  adder  will  as  soon 
Unlock  his  sullen  ear. 
6  Unmov'd  by  good  advice,  and  dc:d' 
As  adders  they  remain  ; 
From  whom  the  skillful  charmer's  voice. 
Can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,  their  threat'ning  rage, 

And  timely  break  their  pow'r  ; 
Disarm  these  growling  lions'  jaws, 
E'er  practis'd  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height, 

Like  ebbing  tides  be  spent ; 
Their  shiver' d  darts  deceive  their  aim. 

When  they  their  bow  have  bent. 
3  Like  snails  let  them  dissolve  to  siime  ; 

Like  hasty  births,  become 
Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun, 

And  dead  within  the  womb. 


PSALM  LIX.  7> 

9  E'er  thorns  can  make  the  flesh-pots  boil, 
Tempestuous  wrath  shall  come 
From  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive 
To  their  eternal  doom. 
\0  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  to  see 

Their  crimes  with  vengeance  meet ; 
And  saints  in  persecutor's  blood 
Shall  dip  their  harmless  feet. 
1 1   Transgressors  then  with  grief  shall  sec 
Jus1  men  rewards -obtain  ; 
And  own  a  God.  whose  justice  will 
The  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM  LIX. 

1  TTAELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  my  God, 
JL/     From  all  my  spiteful  foes  ; 
In  my  defence  oppose  thy  pow'r 

To  theirs,  who  me  oppose. 

2  Preserve  me  from  a  wicked  race, 

Who  make  a  trade  of  ill  ; 
Protect  me  from  remorseless  men, 
"Who  seek  my  blood  to  spill. 

3  They  lie  in  wait,  and  mighty  pow'rs 

Against  my  life  combine, 
Implacable  ;  yeu  Lurd,  thou  know 'at, 
For  no  offence  of  mine. 

4  In  haste  they  run  about,  and  watch 

My  guiltless  life  to  take  j 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  my  distress, 
And  to  my  help  awake. 

5  Thou,  Lord  of  Hosts,  and  Israel's  God 

Their  heathen  rage  suppress  ; 
Relentless  vengeance  take  on  those 
Who  stubbornly  transgress. 

6  At  ev'ning,  to  beset  my  house, 

Like  growling  dogs  they  meet ; 
While  others  through  the  city  range, 
And  ransack  cv'ry  street. 

7  Their  throats  envenom'd  slander  breathe  ; 

Their  tongues  are  sharpen'd  swords  ; 
"  Who  hears  ?"  say  they,  "  or,  hearing,  dares 

"  Reprove  our  lawless  words  I" 
S  But  from  thy  throne  thou  shalt,  O  Lord; 

Their  bafHed  plots  deride  ; 
And  soon  to  shame  and  scorn  expose - 

Their  boasted  heathen  pride. 


T6  PSVLM  LX. 

9  On  thee  I  wait ;  'tis  on  thy  strength 

For  succour  I  depend  ; 
Tis  thou,  O  God,  art  my  defence, 

Who  only  can  defend. 
10  Thy  mercy,  Lord,  which  has  so  oft 

From  danger  set  me  free, 
Shall  crown  my  wishes,  and  subdue 

My  haughty  foes  to  me. 
i  1  Destroy  them  not,  O  Lord,  at  once  ; 

Restrain  thy  vengeful  blow  ; 
Lest  we,  ungratefully,  too  soon 

Forget  their  overthrow. 
Disperse  them  through  the  nations  round 

By  thy  avenging  power  ; 
Do  thou  bring  down  their  haughty  pride, 

O  Lord,  our  shield  and  tower. 

12  Now,  in  the  height  of  all  their  hopes, 

Their  arrogance  chastise  ; 
Whose  tongues  have  sinn'd  without  restraint. 
And  curses  join'd  with  lies. 

13  Nor  shalt  thou,  whilst  their  race  endures, 

Thine  anger,  Lord,  suppress ; 
That  distant  lands,  by  their  just  doom> 
May  Israel's  God  confess. 

14  At  ev'ning  let  them  otill  pci&iat 

Like  growling  dogs  to  meet, 
Still  wander  all  the  city  round, 
And  traverse  ev'ry  street. 

15  Then,  as  for  malice  now  they  do, 

For  hunger  let  them  stray  : 
And  yell  their  vain  complaints  aloud, 
Defeated  of  their  prey 

16  Whilst  early  I  thy  mercy  sing, 

Thy  wondrous  power  confess  ; 
For  thou  hast  been  my  sure  defence, 
My  refuge  in  distress. 

17  To  thee  with  never-ceasing  praise, 

O  God,  my  strength,  I'll  sing  ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence 
My  health  and  safety  spring. 

PSALM  LX. 

1    /~\  GOD,  who  hast  our  troops  dispers'd, 
V^|     Forsaking  those  who  left  thee  first ; 
As  we  thy  just  displeasure  mourn, 
To  us,  in  mercy,  Lord,  return. 


PSALM   I. XI.  H 

2  Our  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  stand, 
Is  rent  by  thy  RYenging  hand  ; 

O  !  heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made  : 
"We  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid  ! 

3  Our  folly's  sad  effects  we  feel  ; 

For,  drunk  with  discord's  cup  we  reel  : 

4  But  now,  for  them  who  thee  rever'd, 
Thou  hast  thy  truth's  bright  banner  rear'd; 

5  Let  thy  right  hand  thy  saints  protect  ; 
Lord,  hear  the  pray'rs  that  we  direct : 

6  The  holy  God  has  spoke  ;  and  I, 
O'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely  : 

To  thee  in  portions  I'll  divide 
Fair  Sichem's  soil,  Samaria's  pride  ; 
To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I'll  join, 
And  measure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7  Manasseh,  Gilead,  both  subscribe 

To  my  commands,  with  Ephraim-'s  tribe  j 
Ephraim  by  arms  supports  my  cause, 
And  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

8  Moab  my  slave  and  drudge  shall  be, 
Nor  Edom  from  my  yoke  get  free  j 
Proud  Palestine's  imperious  state 
Shall  humbly  on  our  triumph  wait. 

9  But  who  shall  quell  these  mighty  powers) 
And  clear  my  way  to  Edom's  towers  ? 
Or  through  her  guarded  frontiers  tread 
The  path  that  doth  to  conquest  lead  ? 

10  Ev'n  thou,  O  God,  who  hast  dispers'd 
Our  troops  (for  we  forsook  thee  first)  ; 
Those  whom  thou  didst  in  wrath  forsake, 
Aton'd,  thou  wilt  victorious  make. 

1 1  Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain  ; 
For  human  succours  are  but  vain. 

i2  Fresh  strength  and  courage  God  bestows  : 
Tis  he  treads  down  our  proudest  foes. 

PSALM  LXI. 

1     T    ORD,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  pray'r, 

•J—'     Which  I,  oppress'd  with  grief, 
2  From  ear.h's  remotest  parts  address 
To  thee  for  kind  relief. 
O  lodge  me  safe  beyond  the  reach 
Of  persecuting  pow'r  j 

G  <Z 


78  l'SALM  LX1I. 

3  Thou,  who  so  oft  from  spiteful  foes 

Hast  been  my  ibelt'hng  tower. 

4  So  shall  I  in  thy  sacred  courts 

Secure  from  danger  lie  ; 
Beneath  the  covert  of  thy  wings, 
All  future  storms  defy. 

5  In  sign  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more 

I  o'er  thy  chosen  reign  ; 

6  O  !  bless  with  long  and  prosp'rous  life 

The  king  thou  didst  ordain. 

7  Confirm  his  throne,  and  make  his  reign 

Accepted  in  thy  sight ; 
And  let  thy  truth  and  mercy  both 
In  his  defence  unite. 

8  So  shall  I  ever  sing  thy  praise, 

Thy  Name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Devote  my  prosp'rous  days  to  pay 
The  vows  of  my  distress. 

PSALM  LXII. 

1,  2  "TV /TY  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  ; 

i-VJ.     From  him  alone  my  safety  flows  ; 
My  Rock,  my  Health,  that  strength  supplies 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

3  How  long  will  ye  contrive  my  fall, 

Which  will  but  hasten  on  your  own  ? 
You'll  totter  like  a  bending  wall, 
Or  fence  of  \mcemented  stone. 

4  To  make  my  envy'd  honours  less, 

They  strive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight ; 
For  they,  though,  with  their  mouths  they  bless, 
In  private  curse  with  inward  spite. 
5,  6  But  thou,  my  scul,  on  God  rely  ; 
On  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  i 
My  Rock  and  Health  will  strength  supply 
To  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes. 

7  God  does  his  saving  health  dispense, 

And  flowing  blessings  daily  send  : 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence  ; 

On  him,  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

8  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust ; 

Before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  ; 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  just, 
His  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 


TS*LM  LXIII.  "tS 

9  The  vulgar  fickle  arc  and  frail ; 

The  great  dissemble  and  betray  ; 
And,  laid  in  truth's  impartial  scale, 

The  lightest  things  will  both  outweigh, 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  ways  ; 

By  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain  ; 
Nor  let  your  hearts  if  wealth  increase, 
Be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

1 1  For  God  has  oft  his  will  express'd, 

And  I  this  truth  have  fully  known  ; 
To  be  of  boundless  pow'r  possess'd 
Belongs,  of  right,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace, 

In  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  human  race 
According  to  their  works  requite. 

PSALM  JLXIII. 

1  /^"X   GOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee 
\_J   My  morning  pray'rs  shall  offer'd  be  ; 

For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant  j 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace 
Within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

Where  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O  !  to  my  longing  eyes,  once  more 
That  view  of  glorious  pow'r  restore, 

Which  thy  majestic  house  displays  : 

3  Because  to  me  thy  wondrous  love 
Than  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  lips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise. 

4  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy, 
In  blessing  God  I  will  employ ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  Name  : 

5  My  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great 
As  theirs  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim. 

6  WThen  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find, 
Thou,  Lord,  art  present  to  my  mind  ; 

And  when  I  wake  in  dead  of  night : 

7  Because  thou  still  dost  succour  bring, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing 

I  rest  with  safety  and  delight. 

8  My  soul,  when  foes  would  me  devour, 
Cleaves  fast  to  thee  whose  matchless  pow'r 

In  her  support  is  daily  shown ; 


U  PSALM  XL!/. 

0  But  those  the  righteous  Lord  shall 
That  my  destruction  wish  ;  and  they 

That  seek  my  life  shall  lose  their  own. 

10  They  by  untimely  end  shall  die, 
Their  flesh  a  prey  to  foxes  lie  ; 

But  God  shall  fill  the  king  with  joy  : 

1 1  Who  thee  confess  shall  still  rejoice  ; 
Whilst  the  false  tongue,  and  lying  voice, 

Thou,  Lord,  shall  silence  and  destroy. 

PSALM  LXIV. 

1  X     ORD   hear  the  voice  of  my  complain^ 

1  a    To  my  request  give  ear  ; 

Preserve  my  life  from  cruel  foes, 

And  free  my  soul  from  fear. 

2  O  !  hide  me  from  thy  tend'rest  care, 

In  some  secure  retreat, 
From  sinners  that  against  me  rise, 
And  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3  See  how,  intent  to  work  my  harm, 

They  whet  their  tongues  like  swords  ; 
And  bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  darts, 
Sharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 

4  Lurking  in  private,  at  the  ju^t 

They  take  their  secret  aim  ; 
And  suddenly  at  him  they  shoot, 
Quite  void  of  fear  and  shame. 

5  To  carry  on  their  ill  designs 

They  mutually  agree  ; 
They  speak  of  laying  private  snares, 
And  think  that  none  shall  see. 

6  With  utmost  diligence  and  care 

Their  wicked  plots  they  lay  ; 
The  deep  designs  of  all  their  hearts 
Are  only  to  betray. 

7  But  God,  to  anger  justly  mov'd, 

His  dreadful  bow  shall  bend, 
And  on  his  flying  arrow's  point 
Shall  swift  destruction  send. 

8  Those  slanders  which  their  mouths  did  YentV 

Upon  themselves  shall  fall  ; 
Their  crimes  discios'd,  shall  make  them  be 
Despis'd  and  shunn'd  by  all. 
0  The  world  shall  then  God's  pow'r  cor..r-tc 
And  nations  trembling  stand: 


PSALM  LXV.  Si 

Convinc'd  that  'tis  the  mighty  work 
Of  his  avenging  hand  : 
10  Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  God  secures, 
In  him  shall  gladly  trust  ; 
And  aU  the  list'ning  earth  shall  hear 
Loud  triumphs  of  the  just. 

PSALM  LXV. 

1  Tj^OR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise, 
■A.     In  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  seat ; 
Our  promis'd  altars  there  we'll  raise, 

And  all  our  zealous  vows  complete 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  pray'r 

Didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear, 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair, 
And  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numberless,  in  vain 

To  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try  ; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain. 
And  washest  out  the  crimson  dye. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  who,  near  thee  plac'd, 

Within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  ! 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste 
The  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 

5  By  wondrous  acts,  O  God,  most  just, 

Have  we  thy  gracious  answer  found  : 
In  thee  remotest  nations  trust, 

And  those  whom  stormy  waves  surround. 
6,  7  God,  by  his  strength,  sets  fast  the  hills, 
And  does  his  matchless  pow'r  engage, 
WTith  which  the  sea's  loud  waves  he  stills, 
And  angry  crowd's  tumultuous  rage. 

PART  II. 

8  Thou,  Lord,  dost  barbVous  lands  dismay, 

When  they  thy  dreadful  tokens  view  ; 
With  joy  they  see  the  night  and  day 
Each  other's  track,  by  turns,  pursue. 

9  From  out  thy  unexhausted  store 

Thy  rain  relieves  the  thirsty  ground  j 
Makes  lands,  that  barren  were  before, 

With  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound, 
10  On  rising  ridtres  down  it  pours, 

And  evVv  furrow'd  valley  fills  ; 
Thou  mak'st  them  soft  with  gentle  show'rs* 

In  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 


*  PSALMS  LXV1. 

1 1  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year 

With  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown  ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear, 
The  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 
1C   They  drop  on  barren  forests,  chang'd 

By  them  to  pastures  fresh  and  green  ; 
The  hills  alxnt  in  order  rang'd, 
In  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 
2  3  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn 

The  cheerful  downs  ;  the  vallies  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  full-ear'd  corn, 
And  seem,  for  joy,  to  shout  and  sing. 

PSALM    LXVI. 

:,  2   V     LT  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy, 
-1— '    To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  Name, 
And  spread  his  glorious  praise. 

3  And  let  them  sav,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 

In  all  thy  works,  art  thou  1 
To  thy  great  pow'r  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall  all  be  fore'd  to  bow. 

4  Through  all  the  earth  the  nations  round 

Shall  thee  their  God  confess  • 
And,  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread 
Of  thy  great  Name  express. 

5  O  !  come,  behold  the  works  of  God  ; 

And  then  with  me  you'll  own, 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 
Has  wondrous  judgment  shown. 

6  Pie  made  the  sea  become  dry  land, 

Through  which  our  fathers  walked  ; 
Whilst  to  each  other  of  his  might 
With  joy  his  people  talk'd. 

7  He,  by  his  pow'r  for  ever  rules  j 

His  eyes  the  world  survey  ; 

Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 

Against  his  sov'reign  sway. 

PART  II. 

8,  9  O  \  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God, 
And  loudly  speak  his  praise  ; 
Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still 
Confirms  our  stedfast  ways. 
10  For  thou  hast  try'd  us,  Lord,  as  fire 
Does  try  the  precious  ore  ; 


PSALM  LXYIJ. 

1 1  Thou  brought'at  us  into  straits,  where  we 

Oppressing  burdens  bore. 

12  Insulting  foes  did  ur,  their  slaves, 

Through  fire  and  water  chase  ; 
But  yet,  at  last,  thou  broughl'st  us  forth 
Into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  Burnt-ofl 'rings  to  thy  house  I'll  bring, 

And  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I  with  solemn  zeal  did  make 

In  trouble's  dismal  day. 

15  Then  shall  the  richest  incense  smoke, 

The  fattest  rams  shall  fall, 
The  choicest  goats  from  out  the  fold. 
And  bullocks  from  the  stall. 

16  O!  come  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 

Attend  with  heedful  care, 
Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 
With  grateful  joy  declare. 

17,  18  As  I  before  his. aid  impIorV, 
So  now  I  praise  his  Name  ; 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harboui-'d  sin, 
Would  all  my  pray'rs  disclaim. 

19  But  Cod  to  me,  whene'er  1  cr\'d, 

His  gracious  ear  did  bend, 

And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 

With  constant  love  attend. 

20  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 

Who  never,  when  I  pray, 
Withholds  his  mercy  from  my  soul. 
Xor  turns  his  face  away. 

PSALM  LXVIL 

I  HTX)  bless  thy  chosen  race, 
'-*-      In  mercy,  Lord  incline  ; 
And  cause  the  brightness  of  thy  face 
On  all  thy  saints  to  shine  : 

2  That  so  thy  wondrous  way 

May  through  the  world  be  known  ; 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 
And  thy  salvation  own. 

3  Let  differing  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 


84  PSALM  LXVIII. 

4  O  let  them  shout  and  sing 

With  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 
For,  thou  the  righteous  Judge  and  King,  " 
Shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

5  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

To  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
Let  all  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 
To  praise  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  Then  shall  the  teeming  ground 

A  large  increase  disclose  ; 
And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crown'd, 
Which  God,  our  God,  bestows. 

7  Then  God  upon  our  land 

Shall  constant  blessings  show'r  ; 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand 
Of  his  resistless  pow'r. 

PSAI  m  i.xviii. 

1  T    ET  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise, 

-*— '     And  scatter  his  presumptuous  foes  ; 
Let  shameful  rout  their  host  surprise, 
Who  spitefully  his  pow'r  oppose. 

2  As  smoke  in  tempest's  rage  is  lost, 

Or  wax  into  the  furnace  cast ; 
So  let  their  sacrilegious  host 

Before  his  wrathful  presence  waste. 

3  But  let  the  servants  of  his  will 

His  favour's  gentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Their  upright  hearts  let  gladness  fill, 
And  cheerful  songs  their  tongues  employ 

4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise  ; 

Jehovah's  awful  Name  he  hears; 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise, 

Who  rides  upon  high-rolling  spheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies, 

To  this  low  world  campassion  draws, 
The  orphan's  claim  to  patronize, 

And  judge  the  injur'd  widow's  cause. 

6  'Tis  God,  who  from  a  foreign  soil 

Restores  poor  exiles  to  their  home  ; 
Makes  captives  free,  and  fruitless  toil 

Their  proud  oppressor's  righteous  doom. 

T  Twas  so  of  old,  when  thou  didst  lead 
In  person,  Lord,  our  armies  forth  ; 


PSALM  LXV11I. 


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Strange  terrors  through  the  desert  spread, 
Convulsions  shook  th*  astonish'd  earth. 

8  The  breaking  clouds  did  rain  distil, 

And  heavVs  high  arches  shook  with  fear  : 
How  then  should  Sinai's  humble  hill 
Of  Israel's  God  the  presence  bear  ? 

9  Thy  hand,  at  famish'd  earth's  complaint, 

Reliev'd  her  from  celestial  stores, 
And  when  thy  heritage  was  faint, 

Assuag'd  the  drought  with  plenteous  show'rs. 

10  Where  savages  had  rang'd  before, 

At  ease  thou  mad'st  our  tribes  reside  ; 
And,  in  the  desert,  for  the  poor 
Thy  gen'rous  bounty  did  provide. 

PART  II.  ° 

11  Thou  gav'st  the  word  ;  we  sallied  forth/ 

And  in  that  pow'rful  word  o'ercame  ; 
While  virgin-troops,  with  songs  of  mirth, 
In  state  our  conquest  did  proclaim. 

12  Vast  armies,  by  such  gen'rals  led, 

As  yet  had  ne'er  receiv'd  a  foil, 
Forsook  their  camp  with  sudden  dread, 
And  to  our  women  left  the  spoil. 

•13  Though  Egypt's  drudges  you  have  been, 
Your  army's  wing  shall  shine  as  bright 
As  doves,  in  golden  sun-shine  seen, 
Or  silvcr'd  o'er  with  paler  light. 
14  Twas  so,  when  God's  almighty  hand 

O'er  scatter'd  kings  the  conquest  won  ; 
Our  troops,  drawn  up  on  Jordan's  strand, 
High  Salmon's  giitt'ring  snow  outshone. 

•15  From  thence  to  Jordan's  farther  coast, 
And  Bashan's  hill  we  did  advance  : 
No  more  her  height  shall  Bashan  boast, 
But  that  she's  God's  inheritance. 

1 6  But  wherefore  (though  the  honour's  great) 

Should  this,  O  mountain,  swell  your  pride  ? 
For  Sion  is  his  chosen  seat, 
Where  he  for  ever  will  reside. 

17  His  chariots  numberless  ;  his  pow'rs 

Are  heav'nly  hosts,  that  wait  his  will  J 
His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  tow'rs, 
At  once  it  honour'd  Sinai's  hill. 

II 


SG  PSALM  LXVIU. 

18  Ascending  high,  in  triumph  thou 

Captivity  hast  captive  led  ; 

And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow 

The  spoil  of  armies  once  their  dread. 

E'en  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace, 
And  humble  proselytes  repair 

To  worship  at  thy  dwelling-place, 
And  all  the  world  pay  homage  there. 
1$  For  benefits  each  day  bestow'd. 

Be  daily  his  great  Name  ador'd, 

20  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God, 

Of  life  and  death  the  sov'reign  Lord. 

21  But  justice  for  his  harden'd  foes 

Proportioned  vengeance  hath  decreed, 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  those 

Who  in  presumptuous  crimes  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  has  thus  in  thunder  spoke  : 

"  As  I  subdued  proud  Bashan's  king* 
"  Once  more  I'll  break  my  people's  yoke, 
"  And  from  the  deep  my  servants  bring. 

23  "  Their  feet  shall  with  a  crimson  flood 

"  Of  slaughtered  foes  be  cover'd  o'er; 
"  Nor  earth  receive  such  impious  blood, 
"  But  leave  for  dogs  th'  unhallow'd  gore.'' 

PART  III. 

24  When,  marching  to  thy  blest  abode, 

The  wond'ring  multitude  survey'd 
The  pompous  state  of  thee,  our  God, 
In  robes  of  majesty  array'd  ; 

25  Sweet  singing  Levites  led  the  van  ; 

Loud  instruments  brought  up  the  rear  ; 
Between  both  troops,  a  virgin-train 

With  voice  and  timbrel  charm'd  the  car. 

26  This  was  the  burthen  of  their  song  : 

"  In  full  assemblies  bless  the  Lord  ; 
"  All  who  to  Israel's  tribes  belong. 
«  Of  Israel's  God  the  praise  record." 

27  Nor  little  Benjamin  alone 

From  ncighb'ring  bounds  did  there  attend, 
Kor  only  Juduh's  nearer  throne 

Her  counsellors  in  state  did  send ; 
But  Zebulon's  remoter  seat, 

And  Naptiiali's  more  distant  coast. 


PSALM  LX1X.  IT 

The  grand  procession  to  complete, 
Sent  up  their  tribes,  a  princely  host. 

28  Thus  God  to  strength  and  union  brought 

Our  tribes,  at  stntc  till  that  blest  hour  ; 
This  work,  which  thou,  O  God,  hast  wrought, 
Confirm  with  fresh  recruits  o£  pow'r. 

29  To  visit  S:dem,  Lord,  descend, 

And  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne  ; 
f  Where  kings  with  presents  shall  attend, 
And  thee  with  ofler'd  crowns  atone. 

30  Break  down  the  spearmen's  ranks,  who  threat 

Like  pamper'd  herds  of  savage  might ; 
Their  silver-armour'd  chiefs  defeat, 
Who  in  destructive  war  delight. 

31  Egypt  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth 

Her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring  • 

32  The  scatter'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth 

Their  common  Sovereign's  praises  sing  ; 

33  WTho,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere 

Of  ancient  heav'n,  sublimely  rides  ; 
From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear, 
Like  that  of  warring  winds  and  tides, 

34  Ascribe  the  power  to  God  most  high  : 

Of  humble  Israel  he  takes  care  ; 
Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky, 
Darts  shining  terrors  through  the  air. 

35  How  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts, 

Where  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne  I 
His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports, 
To  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone. 

PSALM  LXIX. 

1  C  AVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll, 
O   And  press  to  overwhelm  my  soul : 

2  With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread, 
And  deluges  o'erflow  my  head. 

3  With  restless  cries  my  spirits  faint, 

My  voice  is  hoarse  with  long  complaint ; 
My  sight  decays  with  tedious  pain, 
Whilst  for  my  God  I  wait  in  vain. 

4  My  hairs,  though  num'rous,  are  but  few 
Compar'd  with  foes  that  me  pursue 

With  groundless  hate  ;  grown  now  of  might 
To  execute  their  lawless  spite. 


Jl  PSALM  LXIX. 

Tftcy  force  me,  guiltless,  to  resigu,. 
As  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mine  : 

5  Thou,  Lord,  my  innocence  dost  see, 
Nor  are  my  sinsconreal'd  from  thee. 

6  Lord  God  of  hosts,  take  timely  care, 
Lest,  for  my  sake,  thy  saints  despair  ; 

7  Since  I  have  sufiferd  for  thy  Name 
Reproach,  and  hid  my  face  in  shame: 

3   A  stranger  to  my  country  grown, 
Nor  to  my  nearest  kindred  known  j 
A  foreigner,  expos'd  to  scorn 
By  brethren  of  my  mother  born. 

9  For  zeal  to  thy  lov'd  house  and  Name 
Consumes  me  like  devouring  flame  ; 
ConcernM  at  their  affronts  to  thee, 
More  than  at  slanders  cast  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abstinence 
They  construe  in  a  spiteful  sense  : 

U   When  cloath'd  with  sackcloth  for  their  sake,, 
They  me  their  common  proverb  make. 

12  Their  judges  at  my  wrongs  do  jest, 
Those  wrongs  they  ought  to  have  redress'd  j 
How  should  I  then  expect  to  be 

From  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  ? 

13  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  will  repair 

For  help,  with  humble,  timely  pray'r  j 
Relieve  me  from  thy  mercy's  store  ; 
Display  .thy  truth's  preserving  powV. 

14  From  threat'ning  dangers  me  relieve, 
And  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve  ; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  raging  deep. 

15  Controul  the  deluge,  ere  it  spread, 
And  roll  its  waves  above  my  head  ; 
Nor  deep  destruction's  open  pit 
To  close  her  jaws  on  me  permit. 

16  Lord,  hear  the  humble  pray'r  I  make, 
For  thy  transcending  goodness'  sake  ; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more 
From  thy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

17  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face; 
Make  haste,  for  desperate  is  my  case  ; 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose, 

And  shield  me  from  reniorcelcss  foesv 


PSALM  LXIX.  «9 

f9  Thou  know'st  what  infamy  and  scorn 
I  from  my  enemies  have  borne  ; 
Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite, 
Or  darkest  plots  escape  thy  sight. 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  my  heart ; 
I  look'd  for  some  to  take  my  part, 

To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain  ; 
But  look'd,  alas  1  for  both  in  vain. 

2 1  With  hunger  pin'd,  for  food  I  call  ; 
Instead  of  iood,  they  gi\  t  me  gall ; 
And  when  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink, 
They  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

32  Their  tables,  therefore,  to  their  health 
Shall  prove  a  snare,  a  trap  their  wealth  ; 

23  Perpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes, 
And  sudden  blasls  their  hopes  surprise. 

24  On  them  thou  shalt  thy  fury  pour, 
Till  thy  fierce  wrath  their  race  devour  ; 

25  And  make  their  house  a  dismal  well, 
Where  none  will  e'er  vouchsafe  to  dwell. 

26  For  new  afflictions  they  procur'd 

For  him  who  had  thy  stripes  endur'd  ; 
And  made  the  wound,  thy  scourge  had  torn, 
To  bleed  afresh,  with  sharper  scorn. 

27  Sin  shall  to  sin  their  steps  betray, 
Till  they  to  truth  have  lost  the  way  : 

38  From  life  thou  shalt  exclude  their  soul, 

Nor  with  the  just  their  names  enrol. 
29  But  me,  howe'er  distress'd  and  poor, 

Tny  strong  salvation  shall  restore. 
SO  Thy  pow'r  with  songs  I'll  then  proclaim, 

And  celebrate  with  thanks  thy  Name. 

31  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize, 
Than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice  ; 

32  Which  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see, 
And  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

33  For  God  regards  the  poor's  complaint  ; 
Sets  pris'ners  free  from  close  restraint  : 

34  Let  heav'n,  earth,  sea,  their  voices  raise, 
And  all  the  world  resound  his  praise. 

35  For  God  will  Sion's  walls  erect ; 
Fair  Judah's  cities  he'll  protect  ; 
Till  all  her  scatter'd  sons  repair 
To  uiKlisiurb'd  possession  there. 

a  2 


PSALMS  LXX,  LXXr. 

36  This  blessing  they  shall  at  their  death> 
To  their  religious  heirs  bequeath  ; 
And  they  to  endless  ages  more 
Of  such  as  his  blest  Name  adore. 

PSALM  LXX. 

I    /^\  LORD,  to  my  relief  draw,  near  ; 
V_y  For  never  was  more  pressing  need  £■ 
For  my  dehVrance,  Lord,  appear, 
And  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

3  Confusion  on  their  heads  return 

Who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine  ; 
Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn> 
Ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

3  Their  doom  let  desolation  be  ; 

With  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee, 
And  sport  of  my  afflictions  made. 

i  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face,. 
To  joyful  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  giv.ee, 

With  me  shall  sing,  The  Lord  be  prais'd.. 

S  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor, 
The  Mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care  ; 
Thou,  God,  who  only  canst  restore, 
To  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM  LXXL 

i,  '2  TN  thee  I  put  my  stedfast  trust; 
A  Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  , 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul  ; 
For  righteous  is  thy  Name. 
3  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding-place, 
To  which  I  may  resort  ; 
Tis  thy  decree  that  keeps  me  safe  i 
Thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

4,  5  From  cruel  and  ungodly  men 
Protect  and  set  me  free  ; 
For,  from  my  earliest  youth  till  novy 
My  hope  has  been  in  thee. 
6  Thy  constant  care  c'icl  safely  guard 
My  tender  infant  days  ; 
Thou  took'^t  me  from  my  mother's  WOtnb> 
To  sing  thy  constant  praise. 


PSALM  L\\(.  \ 

?,  8  While  some  on  me  with  wonder  gaze, 
Thy  hand  supports  me  still ; 
Thy  honour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise, 
My  mouth  shall  always  fill. 
9  Reject  not  then  thy  servant,  Lord, 
When  I  with  age  decay  ; 
Forsake  me  not  when,  worn  with  years.i 
My  vigour  fades  away, 

10  My  foes  against  my  fame  and  me 

With  crafty  malice  speak  ; 
Against  my  soul  they  lay  their  snares, 
And  mutual  counsel  take  : 

11  a  His  God,"  say  they,  '•  forsakes  him  now? 

"  On  whom  he  aid  rely  ; 
"  Pursue  and  take  him,  whilst  no  hope 
"  Of  timely  aid  is  nigh." 

12  But  thou,  my  God,.. withdraw  not  far, 

For  speedy  help  I  call  : 

13  To  shame  and  rum  bring  my  foes, 

That  seek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  my  stedfast  hope 

Shall  on  thy  pow'r  depend  ; 
And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise 
My  time  to  come  will  spend. 

PART  II. 

15  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  health. 

My  mouth  shall  still  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all, 

Though  su-mmM  with  utmost  care, 

16  While  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support, 

I'll  in  his  strength  go  on  ; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim, 
And  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth 

To  praise  thy  glorious  Name  ; 
And,  ever  since,  thy  wondrous  works 

Have  been  my  constant  theme. 
13  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I 

Am  grey  and  feeble  grown  ; 
Till  I  to  these  and  future  times 

Thy  strength  and  pow'r  have  shown, 

x9  How  high  thv  justice  soars,  O  God  I 
How  great  mid  wondrous  are 


PSALM  LXXH. 

The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done  t 
Who  may  with  thee  compare  1 

20  Me,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press'd, 

Thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve  ; 
And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  woe, 
With  tender  care  retrieve. 

21  Through  thee,  my  time  to  come  shall  be 

With  pow'r  and  greatness  crownM  ; 
And  mtr,  who  dismal  years  have  pass'd, 
Thy  comforts  shall  surround 

22  Then  I  with  psaltery  and  harp, 

Thy  truth,  O  Lord,  will  praise  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race, 
My  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs 

Employ  my  cheerful  voice  ; 
My  grateful  soul  by  thee  redeem*d, 
Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 

24  My  tongue  thy  just  and  righteous  acts 

Shall  all  the  day  proclaim  ; 
Because  thou  didst  confound  my  foes, 
And  brought'st  them  all  to  shame. 

PSALM  LXXII. 

1  T    ORD,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king 
-i— i    In  all  his  ways  direct ; 

And  let  his  son,  throughout  his  reign, 
Thy  righteous  laws  respect. 

2  So  shall  he  still  thy  people  judge 

With  pure  and  upright  mind  ; 
Whilst  all  the  helpless  poor  shall  him 
Tneir  just  protector  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

The  happy  fruits  of  peace  ; 
Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be 
The  work  of  righteousness  : 
4,  Whilst  he  the  poor  and  needy  race 
Shall  rule  with  gentle  sway  ; 
And  from  their  humble  necks  shall  take 
Oppressive  yokes  away. 

5  In  ev'ry  heart  thy  awful  fear 
Shall  then  be  rooted  fast, 
As  long;  as  sun  and  moon  endure, 
Or  time  itself  shall  last. 


PSALM  LXXir.  03 

6  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 

The  meadow's  second  birth  ; 
Or  like  warm  show'rs,  whose  gentle  drops 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth. 

7  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good 

Shall  be  with  favour  crown'd  ; 
The  happy  land  shall  ev'ry  where 
With  endless  peace  abound. 

8  His  uncontroul'd  dominion  shall 

From  sea  to  sea  extend  ; 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  streams* 
At  nature's  limits  end. 

9  To  him  the  savage  nations  round 

Shall  bow  their  servile  heads  ; 
His  vanquished  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 

Where  he  his  conquests  spreads. 
10  The  king  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 

Shall  costly  presents  bring  ; 
From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  shall  come, 

And  wealthy  Saba's  king, 
fcl    To  him  shall  ev'ry  king  on  earth 

His  humble  homage  pay  ; 
And  diff'ring  nations  gladly  join 

To  own  his  righteous  sway. 

12  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 

When  they  for  succour  cry  ; 
Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor; 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 

PART  II. 

13  His  providence  for  needy  souls 

Shall  due  supplies  prepare  ; 
And  over  their  defenceless  lives 
Shall  watch  with  tender  care. 

14  He  shall  preserve  and  keep  their  souls 

From  fraud  and  rapine  free  ; 
And,  in  his  sight,  their  guiltless  blood 

Of  mighty  price  shall  be. 
i5  Therefore  shall  God  his  life  and  reign 

To  many  years  extend  ; 
WThilst  eastern  princes  tribute  pay, 

And  golden  presents  send. 
For  him  shall  constant  pray'rs  be  made, 

Through  all  his  prosp'rous  days  j. 
His  just  dominion  shall  afford 

A  lasting  theme  of  praise. 


$4  PSALM  LXXIU. 

16  Of  useful  grain  through  all  the  land, 

Great  plenty  shall  appear  ; 
A  handful,  sown  on  mountains-top, 

A  mighty  crop  shall  bear  : 
Its  fruits,  like  cedars  shook,  by  winds, 

A  rattling  noise  shall  yield ; 
The  city  too  shall  thrive,  and  vie 

For  plenty  with  the  field. 

17  The  mem'ry  of  his  glorious  Name 

Through  endless  years  shall  run  ; 
His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 

And  lasting  as  the  sun. 
In  him  the  nations  of  the  world 

Shall  be  completely  bless'd, 
And  his  unbounded  happiness 

By  ev'ry  tongue  confess'd. 

18  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 

The  God  whom  Israel  fears  ; 
Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works, 
Beyond  compare  appears. 
>9  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fill'd  ; 
For  ever  bless  his  Name  ; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  listening  world 
Their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM   LXXIII. 
)      A    T  length,  by  certain  proofs,  tis  plain 
_/\.   That  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind  j 
That  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean 
Shall  his  protecting  favour  find. 
D,  3  Till  this  sustaining  truth  I  knew, 

My  stagg'ring  feet  had  almost  fail'd  ; 
I  griev'd  the  sinners'  wealth  to  view, 
And  envy'd  when  the  fools  prevail'd. 
4,  5   They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend, 

And,  whilst  they  live,  are  hale  and  strong  j 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend, 
Which  oft  to  other  men  belong. 
6,  7  With  pride,  as  with  a  chain,  they're  held, 
And  rapine  seems  their  robe  of  state  ; 
Their  eyes  stand  out,  with  fatness  swell'd  ; 
They  grow,  beyond  their  wishes,  great. 
8,  9  With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk, 
Oppressive  methods  they  defend  ; 
Their  tongue  through  all  the  earth  does  walk 
Their  blasphemies  to  heav'n  ascend. 


PSALM  LXXIIl.  95 

10  And  yet  admiring  crowds  are  found, 

Who  servile  visits  duly  make  ; 
Because  with  plenty  they  abound, 

Of  which  their  flatt'ring  slaves  partake. 

1 1  Their  fond  opinions  these  pursue, 

Till  they  with  them  profanely  cry, 
"  How  should  the  Lord  our  actions  view ! 
"  Can  he  perceive  who  dwells  so  high  ?" 

1 2  Behold  the  wicked  1  these  are  they 

Who  openly  their  sins  profess  ; 
And  yet  their  wealth's  increas'd  each  day, 

And  all  their  actions  meet  success 
13,  14  "  Then  have  I  cleans'd  my  heart,"  said  I, 

u  And  wash'd  my  hands  from  guilt,  in  vain, 
"  If  all  the  day  opprcss'd  I  lie, 

"  And  ev'ry  morning  suffer  pain." 
15  Thus  did  I  once  to  speak  intend  ; 

But,  if  such  things  I  rashly  say, 
Thy  children,  Lord,  I  must  offend, 

And  basely  should  their  cause  betray. 

PART  II. 

16,  17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent, 
But  found  the  case  too  hard  for  me  ; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went  ; 
Then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 
28  How  high  soe'er  advanc'd,  they  all 
On  slipp'ry  places  loosely  stand  ; 
Thence  into  ruin  headlong  fall, 
Cast  down  by  thy  avenging  hand. 
1 9,  20  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate  : 
Despis'd  by  thee,  when  they're  destroyed  ; 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat 

The  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 
21,  22  Thus  was  my  heart  with  grief  opprest, 
My  reins  were  rack'd  with  restless  pains ; 
So  stupid  was  I,  like  a  beast, 

Who  no  reflecting  thought  retains. 
23,  24  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supply 'd, 
And  thy  right  hand  assistance  gave  ; 
Thou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide, 
And  then  to  glory  me  receive. 
25  Whom  then  in  heav'n,  but  thee  alone, 
Have  I,  whose  favour  I  require  ? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  none 
That  I  besides  thee  can  desire. 


H  PSALM  LXXIV. 

26  My  trembling  fiesh,  and  aching  heart, 

Ma)-  often  fail  to  succour  me ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart, 
And  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove, 

Shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall  ; 
If  after  other  gods  they  rove, 

Thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all. 

28  But  as  for  me,  tis  good  and  just 

That  I  should  still  to  God  repair  ; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust, 

And  will  his  wondrous  works  declare. 

PSALM  LXXIV. 

1!  TT7HY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God? 
W       Wilt  thou  no  more  return  ? 
O  !  why  against  thy  chosen  Hock 
Does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

2  Think  on  thy  ancient  purchase,  Lord, 

The  land  that  is  thy  own, 
By  thee  redeem'd  ;  and  Sion's  mount, 
Where  once  thy  glory  shone. 

3  O  1  come  and  view  our  ruin'd  state  ; 

Plow  long  our  troubles  last ; 
See  how  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage, 
Has  laid  thy  temple  waste. 

4  Thy  foes  blaspheme  thy  Name  :  where  late 

Thy  zealous  servants  pray'd, 
The  heathen  there  with  haughty  pomp, 
Their  banners  have  display'd. 
5,  6  Those  curious  carvings,  which  did  once 
Advance  the  artist's  fame, 
With  ax  and  hammer  they  destroy, 
Like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 
7  Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn'd  ; 
And  what  escap'd  the  flame, 
Has  been  profan'd,  and  quite  defae'd, 
Though  sacred  to  thy  Name. 
3  Thy  worship  wholly  to  destroy 
Maliciously  they  aim'd  ; 
And  all  the  sacred  places  burn'd, 
Where  we  thy  praise  proclaim'd, 
9  Yet  of  thy  presence  thou  vouchsaf'st 
No  tender  signs  to  send  ; 
We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  know* 
When  this  sad  state  shall  end. 


S  PSALM  LXXI\.  *7 

PART  II. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit 

Th1  insulting  toe  to  boast  ? 
Shali  all  the  honour  of  thy  Name 
For  evermore  be  lost ?. 

11  Why  hold'st  thou  back  thy  strong  right  hand. 

And  on  thy  patient  breast, 
When  vengeance  calls  to  stretch  it  forth, 
So  calmly  lett'sl  it  rest  ? 

-J 2  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  power, 
In  our  defence  hast  fought  , 
For  us,  throughout  the  wond'ring  world, 
Hast  great  salvation  wrought. 
•13  Twas  thou,  O  God,  who  didst  the  sea 
By  thy  own  strength  divide  ; 
Thou  break'st  the  wat'ry  monsters'  heads; 
The  waves  o'erwhelm'd  their  pride. 

14  The  greatest,  fiercest  of  them  all, 

That  seem'd  the  deep  to  sway, 
Was  by  thy  pow'r  destroy'd,  and  made 
To  savage  beasts  a  prey. 

15  Thou  clav'st  the  solid  rock,  and  mad'st 

The  waters  largely  flow  ; 
Again,  thou  mad'st  through  parted  streams 
Thy  wandering  people  go. 

16  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine 

The  black  return  of  night ; 
Thou  hast  prepar'dthe  glorious  sun, 
And  ev'ry  feebler  light. 

1 7  By  thee  the  borders  of  tiie  earth 

'In  perfect  order  stand  ; 
v.  The  summer's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold. 
Attend  on  thy  command. 

PART  III. 

1$  Remember,  Lord,  how  scornful  foes 

Have  daily  urg'd  our  shame  ; 
And  how  the  foolish  people  have 

Blasphem'd  thy  holy  Name. 
49  O  !  free  thy  mourning  turtle-dove, 

By  sinful  crowds  beset ; 
Nor  the  assembly  of  thy  poor 

For  evermore  forget. 
§0  Thy  ancient  covnant,  Lord, regard 

And  make  thy  promise  good  i 


48  PSALM  LXXV. 

For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 
Is  fill'd  with  men  of  blood. 

21  O!  let  not  the  oppress'd  return 

With  sorrow  cloth'd,  and  shame; 
But  let  the  helpless  and  the  poor 
For  ever  praise  thy  Name. 

22  Arise,  O  God  in  our  behalf ; 

Thy  cause  and  ours  maintain  ; 
Remember  how  insulting  fools 
Each  day  thy  Name  profane. 

23  Make  thou  the  boastings  of  thy  foes 

For  evermore  to  cease  ; 
Whose  insolence,  if  unchastis'd, 
Will  more  and  more  increase. 
PSALM   LXXV. 

1  HPO  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise, 

-i-    To  thee,  with  thanks  repair ; 
For,  that  thy  Name  to  us  is  nigh, 
Thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  In  Israel  when  my  throne  is  fix'd, 

With  me  shall  justice  reign  : 

3  The  land  with  discord  shakes  ;  but  I 

The  sinking  frame  sustain. 

4  Deluded  wretches  I  advis'd 

Their  errors  to  redress  ; 
And  v/arn'd  bold  sinners,  that  they  should 
Their  swelling  pride  suppress. 

5  Bear  not  yourselves  so  high,  as  if 

No  pow'r  could  yours  restrain  ; 
Submit  your  stubborn  necks,  and  learn 
To  speak  with  less  disdain  ; 

6  For  that  promotion  which  to  gain 

Your  vain  ambition  strives, 
From  neither  east  nor  west,  nor  yet 
From  southern  climes  arrives. 

7  For  God  the  great  disposer  is, 

And  sov'reign  Judge  alone, 
Who  casts  the  proud  to  earth,  and  lifts 
The  humble  to  a  throne. 

3  His  hand  holds  forth  a  dreadful  cup  ; 
With  purple  wine  tis  crown'd  ; 
The  deadly  mixture  which  his  wrat{i 
Deals  out  to  nations  round. 


PSALM  LXXVI.  S3 

Of  this  his  saints  Sometimes  may  taste; 

But  wicked  men  shall  squeeze 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemn'd 

To  drink  the  very  lees. 

9  His  prophet  I,  to  all  the  world 
This  message  will  relate  ; 
The  justice  then  of  Jacob's  God 
My  song  shall  celebrate. 
.10  The  wicked's  pride  I  will  reduce,  : 
Their  cruelty  disarm  ; 
Exalt  the  just,  and  seat  him  high 
Above  the  reach  of  harm. 

PSALM  LXXVL 

1  TN  Judah  the  Almighty's  known, 

J-     Almighty  there  by  wonders  shown  ;• 
His  name  in  Jacob  does  excel : 

2  His  sanctu'ry  in  Salem  stands  -, 
The  Majesty  that  heav'n  commands, 

In  Sion  condescends  to  dwell 

3  He  brake  the  bow  and  arrows  there, 

The  shield,  and  temper'd  sword,  and  spear  ; 
There  slain  the  mighty  army  lay  : 

4  Whence  Sion's  fame  through  earth  is  spread, 
Of  greater  glory,  greater  dread, 

Than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their  prey* 

5  Their  valiant  chiefs,  who  came  for  spoil, 
Themselves  met  there  a  shameful  foil : 

Securely  down  to  sleep  they  lay  ; 
But  wak'd  no  more,  their  stoutest  band 
Ne'er  lifted  one  resisting  hand 

'Gainst  his,  that  did  the'"  legions  slay, 

6  When  Jacob's  God  began   o  frown, 
Both  horse  and  charioteers,  o'erthrown, 

Together  slept  in  endless  night : 

7  When  thou,  whom  earth  and  heav'n  revere, 
Dost  once  with  wrathful  look  appear, 

What  mortal  pow'r  can  stand  thy  sight ; 

8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n,  earth  heard  its  doom, 
Grew  hush'cl  with  fear,  when  thou  didst  come 

9  The  meek  with  justice  to  restore  : 

10  The  wrath  of  man  shall  yield  thee  praise  ; 
Its  last  attempts  but  serve  to  raise 
The  triumphs  of  Almighty  pow'r. 


100  PSALM  LXXVH. 

1 1  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ve  nations  ;  bring 
Vow'd  p-esents  to  th*  eternal  King : 

Thus  to  his  name  due  rev'rence  pay, 

12  Who  proudest  potentates  can  quell, 
To  earthly  things  more  terrible, 

Than  to  their  trembling  subjects  they. 

PSALM  1  XXVII. 

1  nPO  God  I  cry'd,  who  to  my  help 

JL       Did  graciously  repair  : 

2  In  trouble's  dismal  day  I  sought 

My  God  with  humble  pray'r. 
All  night  my  fast'ring  wound  did  run  ;. 

No  med*cine  gave  relief: 
My  soul  no  comfort  would  admit ; 

My  soul  indulg'd  her  grief. 

3  I  thought  on  God,  and  favours  past ; 

Rut  that  increas'd  my  pain  : 
I  f<  und  my  spi-.  it  more  mnress*d, 

The  more  I  did  complain. 
At  Through  ev'ry  watch  ol  tedious  night 

Thou  keep'st  my  eyes  awake  : 
My  grief  is  swell'd  to  that  excess, 

I  sigh,  but  cannot  speak. 
3  I  cali*a  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

With  signal  mercy  crown'd  ; 
Those  famous  years  of  ancient  times, 

For  miracles  renown'd. 

6  By  night  I  recollect  my  songs 

On  former  triumphs  made  ; 
Then  search,  consult,  and  ask  my  heart,. 
Where's  now  thy  wondrous  aid  ? 

7  FLs  God  for  ever  cast  us  off? 

Withdrawn  his  favours  quite  ? 

8  Are  both  his  merry  and  his  truth 

Retir'd  to  endless  night  ? 

9  Can  his  long-practis'd  love  forget 

Its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 
Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal'd 
His  mercy's  healing  spring  ? 

10  I  said,  my  weakness  hints  these  fears  ; 

But  111  my  fears  disband  ; 
I'll  yet  remember  the  Most  High, 
And  years  of  his  right  hand. 

11  I'll  call  to  mind  his  works  of  old, 

The  wonders  of  his  might } 


PSALM  LXXVIlf.  J01 

!2  On  them  my  heart  shall  meditate, 
My  tongue  shall  them  recite. 

13  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  search  on  high, 

O  God,  thy  counsels  are  I 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours  ? 
Who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  since  a  God  of  wonders  thee 

Thy  rescu'd  people  found  ; 

15  Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosen  seed 

With  strong  dehVrance  crown'd. 

16  When  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw, 

The  frighted  billows  shrunk  ; 
The  troubled  depths  themselves  for  fear 
Beneath  their  channels  sunk. 

17  The  clouds  pour'd  down,  while  rending  skies 

Did  with  their  noise  conspire  ; 
Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  sent, 
Wing'd  with  avenging  fire. 

18  Heav'n  with  thy  thunder's  voice  was  torn, 

Whilst  all  the  lower  world 
With  lightnings  blaz'd,  earth  shook,  and  seem'cf 
From  her  foundation  hurl'd. 

19  Through  rolling  streams  thou  find'st  thy  way, 

Thy  paths  in  waters  lie  ; 
Thy  wondrous  passage,  where  no  sight 
Thy  footsteps  can  descry. 

~0  Tnou  lead'st  thy  people  like  a  flock 
Safe  through  the  desert  land, 
By  Moses,  their  meek  skilful  guide, 
And  Aaron's  sacred  hand. 

PS  \LM  LXXVIII. 

1  TTE  \R,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law 
-Ll   Devout  attention  lend  ; 

Let  the  instruction  of  my  mouth 
Deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2  My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught, 

Shall  parables  unfold, 
Dark  oracles,  but  understood, 
And  own'd  for  truths  of  old  : 

3  Which  we  from  sacred  registers 

Of  ancient  times  have  known, 
Aud  our  forefathers'  pious  care 
To  us  has  handed  down, 
i  2 


.103  PSALM  LxMUi. 

4  We  will  not  hide  them  from  our  so 

Our  offspring  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  whose  strength- 
Has  wotks  ot  wonder  wi ought. 

5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd, 

This  league  with  Israel  made  ; 
"\\  ith  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age^ 
From  race  to  race  convey'd. 
9  That  generations  yet  to  come 
Should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  the  same, 
And  they  again  to  theirs. 

7  To  teach  them  that  in  God  alone 
Their  hope  securely  stands  ; 
That  they  should  ne'er  his  works  for. 
But  keep  his  just  commands. 
t  Lest  like  their  fathers,  they  might  prove 
A  stiff  rebellious  race, 
False-heai  ted,  fickle  to  their  God, 
Unstedfast  in  his  grace. 

9  Such  were  revoking  Ephraim's  sons, 
Who,  though  to  warfare  bred, 
And  skilful  archers,  arm'd  with  bows, 
From  Re!  I  ignobly  fled. 
10,  11   They  falsified  their  league  with  Goc\ 
His  orders  disobey'd, 
Forgot  his  works  and  miracles 
Before  the!.-  eyes  display'*!. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  saw 

Did  they  in  mind  retain, 
Prodigious  things  in  Egvpt  done, 
And  Zoairs  ferl    -  j  lain. 

13  He  cut  the  seas  to  lei  them  pass, 

Restraint!  the  pressing  flood  j 
"While  pil'd  on  heaps,  on  either  side 
The  solid  waters  stood. 

14  A  wondrous  pillar  led  them  on, 

Compos. 'd  of  shade  and  light ; 
A  sheltering  cloud  it  prov'd  by  day, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

15  When  drouj  tit  oppress  d  them,  where  no  stream 

The  wilderness  supply'd, 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 
Pissoh'd  into  a. tide* 


PSALM  LXXVUI.  103 

16  Streams  from  the  solid  rock  he  brought, 

Which  down  in  rivers  fell, 
That,  traveling  with  their  camp,  each  day 
Renew'd  the  miracle. 

17  Yet  there  they  sinn'd  against  him  more, 

Provoking  the  Most  High, 
In  that  same  desert  where  he  did 
Their  fainting  soul  supply. 

18  They  first  incens'd  him  in  their  hearts,. 

That  did  his  power  distrust, 
And  long'd  for  meat,  not  urg'd  by  want 
But  to  indulge  their  lust. 

19  Then  utter'd  their  blaspheming  doubts  ; 

"  Can  God,"  say  they,  "  prepare 
»  A  table  in  the  wilderness, 
"  Set  out  with  various  fare  ? 

20  u  He  smote  the  flinty  rock,  tis  true, 

"  And  gushing  streams  ensu'd  ; 
"  But  can  he  corn  and  flesh  provide 
"  For  such  a  multitude  :" 

21  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard  ; 

From  heav'n  avenging  flame 
On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath. 
On  thankless  Israel  came  : 

22  Because  their  unbelieving  hearts 

In  God  would  not  conlide, 
Nor  trust  his  care,  who  had  from  heavJn 
Their  wants  so  oft  supply'd  ; 

23  Though  he  had  made  his  clouds  discharge 

Provisions  down  in  show'rs  ; 
And  when  earth  fail'd,  reliev'd  their  needs 
From  his  celestial  stores  ; 

24  Though  tasteful  manna  was  rain'd  down, 

Their  hunger  to  relieve  ; 
Though  from  the  stores  of  heav'n  they  did 
Su  taining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  Angei's  sacred  food, 

Ungrateful  man  was  i'cd  ; 
Not  sparingly,  for  slili  they  found 
A  plenteous  table  spread. 

26  From  heav'n  he  made  an  east  wind  blow3 

Then  did  the  south  command 

27  To  rain  clown  flesh  like  dust,  and  fowls 

Like  sea's  unuumber'd  sand. 


04  PSALM  LXXVIlf. 

28  Within  their  trenches  he  let  fall 

The  luscious  easy  prey  , 
And  all  around  their  spreading  camp 
The  ready  booty  lay. 

29  They  fed,  were  fill'd  ;  he  gave  them  leave 

Their  appetites  to  feast  ; 
30,  31   Yet  still  their  wanton  lust  crav'd  on, 
Nor  with  their  hunger  ceas'd. 
But  whilst  in  their  luxurious  mouths, 

They  did  their  dainties  chew, 
The  wrath  of  God  smote  down  their  chiefs. 
And  Israel'*  chosen  slew. 

PART  II. 

32  Yet  still  they  sinn'd,  nor  would  afford 

His  miracles  belief: 
S3  Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  he 

Consum'd  their  lives  in  grief. 

34  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd 

To  God  with  early  ciy  ; 

35  Own'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  defence, 

Their  Sa\iour,  God  most  high. 

36  But  this  was  feign'd  summission  all ;. 

Their  heart  their  tongue  bely'd  ; 

37  Their  heart  was  still  perverse,  nor  would 

Firm  in  his  league  abide 

38  Yet,  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave, 

Nor  did  with  death  chastise  ; 
But  turn'd  his  kindled  wrath  aside, 
Or  would  not  let  it  rise. 

39  For  he  remember'd  they  were  flesh, 

That  could  not  long  remain  ; 
A  murm'ring  wind,  that's  quickly  past, 
And  ne'er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  there, 

How  oft  his  patience  grieve, 

In  that  same  desert,  where  he  did 

Their  fainting  souls  relieve  ! 

41  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back, 

And  wickedlv  repin'd, 
'When  Israel's  God  refus'd  to  be 
By  their  desires  connn'd. 

42  Nor  call'd  to  mind  the  hand  and  day 

That  their  redemption  brought  ; 

43  His  signs  in  Egypt  wondrous  works 

In  Zwn's  valley  wrought. 


PSALM  LXXVIIl.  Id5 

44  He  turn'd  their  rivers  in'o  blood, 

That  man  and  beast  forbore, 

And  rather  chose  to  die  of  thirst, 

Than  drink  the  putrid  gore, 

45  He  sent  devouring  swarms  of  Hies  ; 

Hoarse  frogs  annoy'd  their  soil ; 

46  Locusts  ami  caterpillars  reap'd 

The  harvest  of  their  toil. 

47  Their  vines  with  batt'cing  hail  were  broke  ; 

With  frost  the  rig-trees  dies  ; 

48  Lightning  and  hail  make  flocks  and  herds 

One  gen'r^l  sacrifice. 

49  He  turn'd  his  anger  loose,  and  set 

No  time  for  it  to  cease  ; 
And  with  their  plagues  ill  angels  sent. 
Their  torments  to  increase. 

50  He  clear'd  a  passage  for  his  wrath 

To  ravage  uncontiw.ii'd  ; 
Tne  murrain  on  their  firstlings  seiz'd. 
In  tv  py  field  and  fold. 

51  The  deadly  pest  from  beast  to  man, 

From  field  to  city,  came  ; 
It  slew  their  heirs,  their  eldest  hopes> 
Through  all  the  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  tribe,  like  folded  sheep, 

He  brought  from  their  distress  ; 
And  them  conducted  like  a  flock, 
Throughout  the  wilderness. 

53  He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way- 

No  cause  of  fear  they  found  ; 
But  march'd  securely  through  those  deeps? 
In  which  their  foes  were  drown 'd. 

J4  Nor  ceas'd  his  care,  till  them  he  brought 
Safe  to  his  promis'd  land  ; 
And  to  his  holy  mount  the  prize 
Of  his  victorious  hand. 
55  To  them  the  outcast  heathen's  land 
He  did  by  lot  divide ; 
And  in  their  foes'  abandon'd  tents 
Made  Israel's  tribes  reside. 

PART  III. 

36  Yet  still  they  tempted,  still  provok»d 
The  wrath  of  God  most  high  ; 


*»&  PSALM  LXXVIIL 

Nor  would  to  practise  his  commands 
Their  stubborn  hearts  apply; 

57  But  in  their  faithless  fathers'  steps 

Perversely  chose  to  go ; 
They  turn'd  aside,  like  arrows  shot 
From  some  deceitful  bow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  they  provok'd 

With  altars  set  on  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
Inflam'd  his  jealousy. 

59  When  God  heard  this,  on  Israel's  tribes 

His  wrath  and  hatred  fell ; 

60  He  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents 

Where  once  he  chose  to  dwell. 

61  To  vile  captivity  his  ark, 

His  glory  to  disdain, 

62  His  people  to  the  sword  he  gave, 

Nor  wouM  his  wrath  restrain. 

63  Destructive  war  their  ablest  youth 

Untimely  did  confound ; 
No  virgin  was  to  th'  altar  led, 
With  nuptial  garlands  crown'd, 

64  In  fight  the  sacrificer  fell, 

The  priest  a  victim  bled ; 
And  widows,  who  their  death  should  mourci- 
Themselves  of  grief  were  dead. 

65  Then,  as  a  giant  rous'd  from  sleep, 

Whom  wine  had  throughly  warm'd, 
Shouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awak'd, 
And  his  proud  foe  alarm'd. 

66  He  smote  their  host,  that  from  the  field 

A  scatterM  remnant  came. 
With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs 
Of  everlasting  shame. 

67  With  conquest  crown'd,  he  Joseph's  tents 

And  Ephraim's  tribe  forsook  ; 

68  But  Judah  chose,  and  Sion's  mount 

For  his  lov'd  dwelling  took. 

69  His  temple  he  erected  there, 

With  spires  exalted  high  ; 
While  deep,  and  fix'd,  as  those  of  earth  - 
The  strong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  servant  David  too 

He  for  his  choice  did  own, 


PSALM  LXXIX.  107 

And  from  the  sheepfolds  him  advanc'd 
To  sit  on  Judah's  throne. 

71  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes, 

He  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
His  own  inheritance,  the  tribes 
Of  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  monarch  prov'd 

A  faithful  shepherd  still  ; 
He  fed  them  with  an  upright  heart, 
And  guided  them  with  skill. 

PSALM  LXXIX. 

1  T>  EHOLD,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts 

If     Have  thy  possession  seiz'cl  ! 
Thy  sacred  house  they  have  defil'd, 
Thy  holy  city  raz'd! 

2  The  mangled  bodies  of  thy  saints 

Abroad  unbury'd  lay  ; 
Their  flesh  expos'd  to  savage  beasts, 
And  rav'nous  birds  of  prey. 

3  Quite  through  Jerus'lem  was  their  blood 

Like  common  water  shed  ; 
And  none  were  left  alive  to  pay 
Last  duties  to  the  dead. 

4  The  neighb'ring  lands  our  small  remains 

With  loud  reproaches  wound  ; 
And  we  a  laughing-stock  are  made 
To  all  the  nations  round. 

5  How  long  wilt  thou  be  angry,  Lord  ? 

Must  we  tor  ever  mourn  ? 
Shall  thy  devouring  jealous  rage, 
Like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 

6  On  foreign  lands,  that  know  not  thee, 

Thy  heavy  vengeance  show'r  ; 
Those  sinful  kingdoms  let  it  crush, 
That  have  not  own'd  thy  pow'r. 

7  For  their  devouring  jaws  have  prey'd 

On  Jacob's  chosen  race  ; 
And  to  a  barren  desert  turn'd 
Their  fruitful  dwelling-place. 
&  O  think  not  on  our  former  sins, 
But  speedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruin  of  thy  saints, 
Almost  with  sorrow  spent. 


108  PSALM  LXXX. 

9  Thou  God  of  our  salvation,  help, 
And  free  our  souls  from  blame  ; 
So  shall  our  pardon  and  defence 
Exalt  thy  glorious  Name. 

10  Let  infidels,  that  scoffing  say, 

"  Where  is"  the  God  they  boast  V 
In  vengeance  for  thy  slaughter  d  saints, 
Perceive  thee  to  their  cost. 

11  Lord,  hear  the  sighing  prisoner's  moans. 

Thy  saving  pow'r  extend  ; 
Preserve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die, 
From  that  untimely  end. 

12  On  them  who  us  oppress  let  all 

Our  sufFYings  be  repaid  ; 
Make  their  confusion  sev'n  times  more 

Than  what  on  us  they  laid. 
IS  So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock, 

Shall  ever  praise  thy  Name  ; 
And  with  gl  .d  hearts  our  grateful  thanks, 

From  age  to  age  proclaim. 

PSALM    LXXX. 

■1    /~\  ISRALL's  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide, 
V^/    Our  pray'rs  to  thee  vouchsafe  to  hear  : 
Tnou  that  dost  on  the  Cherubs  ride, 
Again  in  solemn  state  appear. 

2  Behold  how  Benjamin  expects, 

With  Ephraim  and  Manasseh  join'd, 
In  our  deliv'rance  the  effects, 

Of  thy  resistless  strength  to  find. 

3  Do  thou  convert  us.  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  face  display  ; 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 

Like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

4  O  thou,  whom  heav'nlv  hosts  obey, 

How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  T 
How  long  thy  suffering  people  pray, 
And  to  their  pray'rs  have  no  return  ? 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  fore  d  to  drench 

Our  scanty  food  in  floods  of  woe  ; 
When  dry,  our  raging  thirst  we  quench 
With  streams  of  tears  that  largely  flow.; 
5  For  us  the  heathen  nations  round, 
As  for  a  common  prey,  contest ; 
Our  foes  with  spiteful  joys  abound* 
And  at  our  lost  condition  jest. 


PSALM  LXXX. 


J  09 


7  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 

The  lustre  of  thy  lace  display, 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now, 

Like  scatter'd  clouds  shall  pass  away. 

PART  II. 

8  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land  ; 

And,  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 
Didst  plaiit  it  with  thine  own  right  hand, 
And  firmly  fix'd  it  in  their  place. 

9  Before  it  thou  prep.u'dst  the  way, 

And  maci'st  it  take  a  lasting  root, 

Which)  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray, 

O'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 

10,  11   The  hills  were  coverd  with  its  shade, 
Its  goodly  boughs  did  cedars  seem  ; 
Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread, 

And  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream. 

12  Why  then  hast  thou  its  hedge  o'erthrown, 

Which  thou  hast  made  so  firm  and  strong  ? 
Whilst  all  its  grapes,  defenceless  grown, 
Are  pluck'd  by  those  that  pass  along. 

13  See  how  the  bristling  forest-boar 

With  dreadful  fury  lays  it  waste  ; 
Hark  !  how  the  savage  monsters  roar, 
And  to  their  helpless  prey  make  haste. 
PART  III. 

14  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray; 

Thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew ; 
From  heav'n,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey, 
And  her  sad  state  with  pity  view. 

15  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee, 

Which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long ; 
And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free, 
Which  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

16  To  wasting  flames  tis  made  a  prey, 

And  all  its  spreading  boughs  cut  down  ; 
At  thy  rebuke  they  soon  decay, 
And  perish  at  thy  dreadful  frown. 

17  Crown  thou  the  King  with  good  success, 

By  thy  right  hand  secur'd  from  wrong  ; 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless, 

Whom  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free 

From  whatso'er  deserves  thy  blame  j 
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10  PSALM  LXXXL 

And,  if  once  more  reviv'd  by  thee, 
Will  always  praise  thy  holy  Name 
19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou 
The  lustre  of  thy  face  display  ; 

And  all  the  ills  we  Buffer  now, 

Like  scattei'd  clouds  shall  pass  away. 

PSALM  LXXXL 

1  r  I  yO  God,  our  never-failing  strength, 

-A.     With  loud  applauses  sing  ; 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise 
To  Jacob's  awful  King. 

2  Compose  a  hymn  of  praise,  and  touch 

Your  instruments  of  joy  ; 
Let  psalteries  and  pleasant  harps 
Your  grateful  skill  employ. 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  new  great  moon 

Their  joyful  voices  raise, 
To  celebrate  the  appointed  time, 
The  solemn  day  of  praise. 

4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old, 

Which  Jacob's  God  decreed; 
To  be  with  pious  care  observ'd 
By  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

5  This  he  for  a  memorial  fix'd, 

When,  freed  from  Egypt's  land, 
Strange  nations'  barb'rous  speech  we  heard. 
But  could  not  understand. 

6  Your  burden'd  shoulders  I  reliev'd, 

(Thus  seems  our  God  to  say) 
Your  servile  hands  by  me  were  free, 
From  lab'ring  in  the  clay. 

7  Your  ancestors,  with  wrongs  oppress'd, 

To  me  for  aid  did  call  ; 
With  pity  I  their  suff  rings  saw, 

And  set  them  free  from  all. 
They  sought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud 

In  thunder  I  reply'd  ; 
At  Meribah's  contentious  stream 

Their  faith  and  duty  try'd. 

PART  II. 

8  While  I  my  solemn  will  declare5 

My  chosen  people,  hear: 
If  thou,  O  Israel,  to  my  words 
Wilt  lend  thy  list'ning  ear; 


PSALM  LXXXU.  11* 

9  Then  shall  no  god  besides  my  sell' 
Within  thy  coasts  be  found  ; 
Nor  shalt  thou  worship  any  god 
Of  all  the  nations  round. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thee 
Brought  forth  from  Egypt's  land  ; 
Tis  I  that  all  thy  just  desires 
Supply  with  lib'ral  hand. 
\  1   But  they,  my  chosen  race,  refus'd 
To  hearken  to  my  voice  ; 
Nor  would  rebellious  Israel's  sons 
Make  me  their  happy  choice. 

12  So  I,  provok'd,  resign'd  them  up, 

To  ev'ry  lust  a  prey  ; 
And  in  their  own  perverse  designs 
Permitted  them  to  stray. 

13  O  that  my  people  wisely  would 

My  just  commandments  heed  ! 
And  Israel  in  my  righteous  ways 
With  pious  care  proceed  ! 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgments  fall 

On  all  that  them  oppose, 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd 
Against  their  num'rous  foes. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all 

Before  my  foot-stool  bend  ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  happy  state 
Should  never  know  an  end. 

16  All  parts  with  plenty  should  abound  ; 

With  finest  wheat  their  field  : 
The  barren  rocks,  to  please  their  taste. 
Should  richest  honey  yield. 

PLALxM  LXXXII. 

1  /^  OD  in  the  great  assembly  stands, 
vJ     Where  his  impartial  eye 
In  state  surveys  the  earthly  gods, 
And  does  their  judgments  try. 
2,  3  How  dare  ye  then  unjustly  judge, 
Or  be  to  sinners  kind  ? 
Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor ; 
Let  such  your  justice  find. 

4t  Protect  the  humble  helpless  man, 
Reduc'd  to  deep  distress  j 


n2  PSALM  LXXXIII. 

And  let  not  him  become  a  prey 
To  such  as  would  oppress. 

5  They  neither  know,  nor  will  they  learn, 

But  kindly  rove  and  stray  ; 
Justice  and  truth,  the  world  supports; 
Through  all  the  land  decay. 

6  Well  then  might  God  in  anger  say, 

"  I've  call'd  you  by  my  Name  ; 

"  I've  said  ye're  gods,  and  all  ally'd 

"  To  the  most  High  in  fame  : 

7  "  But  ne'ertheless  your  unjust  deeds 

"  To  strict  account  I'll  call ; 
"  You  all  shall  die  like  common  men, 
"  Like  other  tyrants  fall." 

8  Arise,  and  thy  just  judgments,  Lord,; 

Throughout  the  earth  display  ; 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 
Shall  own  thy  righteous  sway. 
PSALM  LXXXIII, 

1  TTOLD  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God; 
A  ±     No  longer  silent  be  ; 

Nor  with  consenting  quiet  looks 
Our  ruin  cafmly  see*. 

2  For  lo  !  the  tumults  of  thy  foes 

O'er  all  the  land  are  spread  ; 
And  those  who  hate  thy  saints  and  thee.. 
Lift  up-  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Against  thy  zealous  people,  Lord,  . 

They  craftily  combine  ; 
And  to  destroy  thy  chosen  saints 
Have  laid  their  close  design. 

4  "  Come  let  us  cut  them  off,"  say  they, 

Their  nation  quite  deface  ; 
"  That  no  remembrance  may  remain 
"  Of  Israel's  hated  race." 

5  Thus  they  against  thy  people's  peaca 

Consult  with  one  consent ; 
And  diff'ring  nations,  jointly  leagu'dv 
Their  common  malice  vent. 

6  The  Ishmaelites,  that  dwell  in  tents>. 

With  warlike  Edom  join'd, 
And  Moab's  sons,  our  ruin  vow, 
With  Hagar's  race  combin'd, 


PSALM  LXXXTir.  1*3 

7  Proud  Ammon's  offspring,  Gebul  too. 

With  Ama.ek  conspire  ; 
The  lords  of  Palestine,  and  all 
The  wealthy  sons  of  Tyre. 

8  All  these  the  strong  Assyrian  king 

I  heir  firm  ally  have  got  , 

Who  with  a  pow'rful  army  aids 

Th'  incestuous  race  of  Lot. 

PART  II. 

9  But  let  such  vengeance  come  to  them, 

As  once  to  Midian  came  ; 
To  Jabin  and  proud  Sisera, 
At  Kishon's  fatal  stream  ; 

10  When  thy  right  hand  their  num'rous  hosts 

Near  Endor  did  confound, 
And  left  their  carcases  for  dung 
To  feed  the  hungry  ground. 

1 1  Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate 

Of  Zeb  and  Oreb  share  ; 
As  Zeba  and  Zalmuna,  so 

Let  all  their  princes  fare: 
\2  Who,  with  the  same  design  inspired, 

Thus  vainly  boasting  spake, 
"  In  firm  possession  for  ourselves 

"  Let  us  God's  houses  take." 

13  To  ruin  let  them  haste,  like  wheels 
Which  downwards  swiftly  move  ; 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind,  let  all 
Their  scatter'd  forces  prove. 
24,  15   As  flames  consume  dry  wood,  or  heath; 
That  on  parch'd  mountains  grows, 
So  let  thy  fierce  pursuing  wrath 
With  terrors  stiike  thy  foes. 

!©>  17  Lord,  shroud  their  faces  with  disgrace, 
That  they  may  own  thy  Name  ; 
Or  them  confound,  whose  harden'd  hearts 
Thy  gentler  means  disclaim. 
18  So  shall  the  wond'ring  world  confess* 
That  thou,  who  claim'st  alone 
Jehovah's  Name,  o'er  all  the  earth 
Hast  rais'd  thy  lofty  throne* 


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*  /^\  GOD  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord, 
V^/   How  lovely  is  the  place, 
Where  thou,  enthron'd  in  glory,  show's*: 
The  brightness  of  thy  face  ! 
2   My  bilging  soul  faints  with  desire 
To  view  thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  ?.nd  flesh  cry  out 
For  tl,ee,  the  L'ring  Cod. 

!  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I, 
Around  thy  temple  throng; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there 
Securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God; 

How  highly  blest  are  they, 
Who  in  thy  temple  always  dwell, 
And  there  thy  praise  display  i 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee 

Their  sure  protection  made  ; 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways 
That  to  thy  dwelling  lead  ! 

6  Who  pass  through  Baca's  thirsty  vale, 

Yet  no  refreshment  want ; 
Their  pools  are  nll'd  with  rain,  which  thou 
At  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength*. 

And  still  approach  more  near  ; 
Till  all  on  Sion's  holy  mount, 
Before  their  God  appear. 

8  O  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  hosts, 

My  just  request  regard  : 
Thou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  pray'r 
Be  still  with  favour  heard. 

9  Behold,  O  God,  for  thou  alone 

Canst  timely  aid  dispense  ; 
On  thy  anointed  servant  look, 

Be  thou  his  strong  defence. 
10  For  in  thy  court  one  single  day 

Tis  better  to  attend, 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 

A  thousand  days  to  spend. 

Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 

The  meanest  office  take, 
Than  in  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 

My  pompous  dwelling  make* 


PSALM  LXXXV.  IU 

1 1  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 

Will  grace  and  glory  give; 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 
From  them  that  justly  live. 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 

How  highly  blest  is  he, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  plac'd, 
Is  still  repos'd  on  thee  ! 

PSALM  LXXXV. 
1    '\      ORD,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land ' 
1  j    The  favours  we  implor'd, 
And  faithful  Jacob's  captive  race 
Hast  graciously  reslor'd. 
3,  3  .Thy  people's  sins  thou  hast  forgiv'n, 
And  all  their  guilt  defac'd  ; 
Thou  hast  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
Nor  thy  fierce  anger  last. 

4  G  God  our  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
To  thy  obedience  turn  ; 
That,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tearsj 
Thy  wrath  no  more  may  bum. 
5,  6   For  why  should'st  thou  be  angry  stHI, 
And  wrath  so  long  retain  ? 
Revive  us,  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 
Thy  wonted  comfort  gain. 

7  Thy  gracious  favour,  Lord,  display, 

Which  we  have  long  implor'd  ; 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake> 
Thy  wonted  aid  affoid. 

8  God's  answer  patiently  111  wait; 

For  he,  with  glad  success, 
If  they  no  more  to  folly  turn, 
His  mourning  saints  will  bless. 

9  To  all  that  fear  his  holy  Name 

His  sure  salvation's  near  ; 
And  in  its  former  happy  state 

Our  nation  shall  appear. 
10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  is  join'd> 

And  righteousness  with  peace, 
Like  kind  comp.inions,  absent  long, 

With  friendly  arms  embrace. 

21,  12  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,  whilst- 
heav'n 
Shall  streams  of  justice  pour  5 


U&  PSALM   LXXXVI. 

And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 
Shall  endless  plenty  show'r. 
13  Before  him  righteousness  shall  march, 
And  his  just  paths  prepare  ; 

Whilst  we  his  holy  steps  pursue 
With  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PLALM  LXXXVI. 

1  rT^O  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God, 

A     Tuy  gracious  ear  incline  ; 
Hear  me,  distress'd  and  destitute 
Of  all  relief  but  thine. 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  soul, 

That  does  thy  Name  adore  ; 
Thy  servant  keep,  and  him,  whose  trust 
Relies  on  thee,  restore. 
3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  extend  ; 

4  Refreih  tuy  servants  soul,  whose  hopes 

On  thee  alone  depend. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 

But  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 
Who  for  thy  mercy  sue. 

6  To  my  repeated  humble  pray'r, 

O  Lord,  attentive  be  ; 

7  When  troubled,  I  on  thee  will  call, 

For  thou  wilt  answer  me. 
3. Among  the  gods  there's  none  like  thee, 
O  Lord,  alone  divine  ! 
To  thee  as  much  inferior  they, 
As  are  their  works  to  thine. 
9  Therefore  their  great  Creator  thee 
The  nations  shall  adore  ; 
Their  long  misguided  pray'rs  and  praise 
To  thy  bless'd  Name  restore. 
10  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great 
The  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 
Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme^ 
Confess  thee  God  alone. 

PART  II. 

i  1    Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I 
From  truth  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
In  rev'rence  to  thy  sacred  Name 
Devoutly  fix  my  heart. 


ID  PSALM  LXXXni. 

12  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God, 

Praise  thee  with  heart  sincere  ; 
And  to  thy  everlasting  Name 
Eternal  trophies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  mej 

Transcends  my  pow'r  to  tell ; 
For  thou,  hast  oit  redeem'd  my  soul 
From  lowest  depths  of  hell. 

U  O  .God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife 
Have  my  destruction  sought ; 
Regardless  of  thy  pow'r,  that  oft 
Has  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

15  But  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst 

To  my  assistance  bring  ; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  truth, 
Thou  everlasting  spring  1 

16  O  bounteous  Lord,  thy  grace  and  strength 

To  me  thy  servant  show  ; 
Thy  kind  protection,  Lord,  on  me, 
Thine  handmaid's  son,  bestow. 

17  Some  signal  give  which  my  proud  foes 

May  see  with  shame  and  rage, 
When  thou,  O  Lord,  for  my  relief 
And  comfort  dost  engage. 

PSALM  LXXXVIT. 

1  /^  OD's  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount ; 
V.X   The  Lord  there  condescends  to  dwell » 

2  His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account, 

Our  Israel's  fairest  tents  excel. 

3  Fame  glorious  things  of  thee  shall  sing, 
O  city  of  th'  Almighty  King  ! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praise, 

In  Babylon's  applauses  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise, 

With  that  of  Tyre  and  Palestine  ; 
And  grant  that  some  amongst  them  bom, 
Their  age  and  country  did  adorn. 

5  But  still  of  Sion  I'll  aver, 

That  many  such  from  her  proceed  ; 
Th*  Almighty  shall  establish  her  ; 
5       His  gen'ral  list  shall  show,  when  read* 
That  such  a  person  there  was  born, 
And  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 


PSALM  LXXXVllI.  li* 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fiiTd 
Of  such  as  merit  high  renown  ; 
For  hands  and  voice  musicians  skill'd  ; 

And  (her  transcending  fame  to  crown), 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring, 
Like  water  from  a  living  spring. 

PSALM   LXXXVIII. 

i  npO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I 
-»-     By  day  and  night  address  my  cry  ; 

2  Vouchsafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear  J 
To  my  distress  incline  thine  ear. 

3  For  seas  of  trouble  me  invade, 

My  soul  draws  nigh  to  death's  cold  shade  ; 

4  Like  one  whose  strength  and  hopes  are  fled, 
They  number  me  among  the  dead  : 

5  Like  those  who,  shrouded  in  the  grave, 
From  thee  no  more  remembrance  have  ; 

6  Cast  off  from  thy  sustaining  care, 
Down  to  the  confines  of  despair. 

7  Thy  wrath  has  hard  upon  me  lain, 
Afflicting  me  with  restless  pain  ; 

Me  all  thy  mountain  waves  have  prest, 
Too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  least. 

9  Remov'd  from  friends,  I  sigh  alone, 
In  a  loath'd  dungeon  laid,  where  none 
A  visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me, 
ConnVd  past  hopes  of  liberty. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease  ; 
They  waste,  but  still  my  griefs  increase  j 
Yet  daily,  Lord,  to  thee  I've  pray'd, 
With  out-stretch'd  hands  invok'd  thy  aid. 

10  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive 

The  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  alive  ? 
From  death  restore,  thy  praise  to  sing, 
Whom  thou  from  prison  woukl'st  not  bring  f 

i  1   Shall  the  mute  grave  thy  love  confess  t 
A  mould  ring  tomb  thy  faithfulness  ? 

13  Thy  truth  and  pow'r  renown  obtain 
Where  darkness  and  oblivion  reign  ? 

13  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry  forlorn  ; 
My  pray'r  prevents  the  early  morn  : 

14  Why  hast  thou,  Lord,  my  soul  forsook. 
Nor  once  vouchsaf'd  a  gracious  look  [ 


PSALM  LXXXIX.  119 

15  Prevailing  sorrows  bear  me  down, 

Which  from  my  youth  with  me  have  grown  ; 
Thy  terrors  past  distract  my  mind, 
And  fears  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Thy  wrath  has  burst  upon  my  head, 
Thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dread  ; 

17  Environ'd  as  with  waves  combin'd, 
And  for  a  gen'ral  deluge  join'd. 

18  My  lovers,  friends,  familiars,  all 
Remov'd  from  sight,  and  out  of  call ; 
To  dark  oblivion  all  retir'd, 

Dead,  or  at  least  to  me  expir'd. 

PSALM  LXXXIX. 

i  T^HY  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song  ; 
X       My  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell ; 
To  ages  yet  unborn,  my  tongue 
Thy  never-failing  truth  shall  tell. 
2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain, 
Thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last  ; 
Thy  truth,  that  does  the  heav'ns  sustain, 
Like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fast. 
-3  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  the  Prophet's  voice, 
"  With  David  I  a  league  have  made  ; 
"  To  him,  my  servant,  and  my  choice 
"  By  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  "  While  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies  endure, 

"  Thy  seed  shall  in  my  sight  remain  ; 
"  To  them  thy  throne  I  will  ensure, 
"  They  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love, 

Both  heav'n  and  earth  just  praises  owe, 
By  choirs  of  angels  sung  above, 
And  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  Seraph  of  celestial  birth 

To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare  ? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare? 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread, 

His  saints  should  to  his  temple  press  ; 
His  fear  through  all  their  hearts  should  spread, 
Who  his  Almighty  Name  confess. 
3  Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

Of  strength  or  pow  r  like  thine  renown'd  ? 
Of  such  a  num'rous,  faithful  host, 

As  that  which  aoes  thy  throne  surround  ? 


*~0  PSALM  LXXXIX. 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  controul, 

And  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep  j 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  rolling  billows  sleep. 

10  Thou  brak'st  in  pieces  Rahab's  pride, 

And  didst  oppressing  pow'r  disarm  ; 
Thy  sca'terM  foes  have  dearly  try'd 
The  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

1 1  In  thee  the  sov' reign  right  remains 

Of  earth  and  heav'n  ;  thee,  Lord,  alone 
The  world,  and  all  that  it  contains, 
Their  Maker  and  Preserver  own. 

12  The  poles  on  which  the  globe  does  rest 

Were  form'd  by  thy  creating  voice  ; 
Tabor  and  Hermon,  east  and  west, 
In  thy  sustaining  pow'r  rejoice, 

13  Thy  arm  is  mighty,  strong  thy  hand, 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign  ; 

14  Possess'd  of  absolute  command, 

Thou  truth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 
A 5  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear 

Thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
"Who  may  at  festivals  appear. 

With  thy  most  glorious  presence  cpown'd. 

t6  Thy  saints  shall  always  be  o'erjoy'd, 
Who  on  thy  sacred  Name  rely  ; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  employ 'd, 
Above  their  foes  be  rais'd  on  high. 

17  Tor  in  thy  strength  they  shall  advance, 

Whose  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring  , 

18  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence, 

And  Israel's  God  our  Israel's  King. 

19  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  the  Prophet's  voice, 

"  A  mighty  champion  I  will  send  ; 
"  From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice 
"  Of  one  who  shall  the  rest  defend. 

20  "  My  servant  David  I  have  found, 

u  With  holy  oil  anointed  him  ; 

2 1  "  Him  shall  the  hand  support  that  crowrvd, 

"  And  guard,  that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  "  No  prince  from  him  shall  tribute  force, 

"'  No  son  of  strife  shall  him  annoy  ; 

23  "  His  spiteful  foes  I  will  disperse, 

"  And  them  before  his  face  destrov. 


PSALM  LXXXIX.  5*1 

24  "  My  truth  and  grace  shall  him  sustain  ; 

«  His  armies  in  well-order'd  ranks, 

25  «  Shall  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  Main 

"  To  Tigris  and  Euphrates'  banks. 

26  "  Me  for  his  father  he  shall  take, 

■"  His  Gocl  and  rock  of  safety  call ; 

27  "  Him  I  my  first-born  son  will  make, 

"  And  earthly  kings  his  subjects  all. 

28  "  To  him  my  mercy  I'll  secure, 

"  My  cov'nant  make  for  ever  fast : 

29  "  His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure  ; 

"  His  throne,  till  heav'n  dissolves,  shall  last. 

PART  II. 

30  "  But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake, 

"  And  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray  > 

31  "  If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break, 

"  Nor  strictly  my  commands  obey  ; 

32  "  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  a  rod, 

«  And  for  their  folly  make  them  smart ; 

33  "  Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 

"  Nor  from  my  truth,  like  them  depart. 

34  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

"  B\it  in  remembrance  fast  retain  ; 
"  The  thing  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke 
"  Shall  in  eternal  force  remain. 

35  "  Once  I  have  sworn,  but  once  for  all, 

"  And  made  my  holiness  the  tie, 

"  That  I  my  grant  will  ne'er  recall, 

<{  Nor  to  my  servant  David  lie  ; 

36  "  Whose  throne  and  race  the  constant  sun' 

"  Shall,  like  his  course,  established  see  ; 

37  u  Gf  this  my  oath,  thou  conscious  moon, 

"  In  heav'n  my  faithful  witness  be." 

38  Such  was  thy  gracious  promise,  Lord  ; 

But  thou  hast  now  our  tribes  forsook, 
Thy  own  Anointed  hast  abhorr'd, 

And  turn'd  on  him  thy  wrathful  look. 

39  Thou  seemest  to  have  render'd  void 

The  cov'nant  with  thy  servant  made  i 
Thou  hast  his  dignity  destroy'd, 
And  in  the  dust  his  honour  laid. 

40  Of  strong  holds  thou  hast  him  bereft, 

And  brought  his  bulwarks  to  decay  ; 

41  His  frontier  coasts  defenceless  left, 

A  public  scorn,  and  common  preyv 


J  22  TSALM  XC. 

42  His  ruin  doss  glad  triumphs  yield 

To  foes,  advane'd  by  thee  to  might ; 

43  Thou  hast  his  conqu'ring  sword  imsteel'd, 

His  valour  turn'd  to  shameful  flight. 

44  His  glory  is  to  darkness  fled, 

His  throne  is  levell'd  with  the  ground  ; 

45  His  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led, 

With  shame  o'erwhelm'd  and  sorrow  drown«d. 

46  How  long  shall  we  thy  absence  mourn  ? 

Wilt  thou  for  ever,  Lord,  retire  ? 
Shall  thy  consuming  anger  burn, 
Till  that  and  we  at  once  expire  ? 

47  Consider,  Lord,  how  short  a  space 

Thou  dost  for  mortal  life  ordain  ; 
No  method  to  prolong  the  race, 
But  loading  it  with  grief  and  pain. 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  controul 

Death's  strict  unalterable  doom  ? 
Or  rescue  from  the  grave  his  soul, 

The  grave  that  must  mankind  entomb  ? 

49  Lord,  where's  thy  love,  thy  boundless  grace? 

The  oath  to  which  thy  truth  did  seal, 
Consign'd  to  David  and  his  race, 

The  grant  which  time  shall  ne'er  repeal. 

50  See  how  thy  servants  treated  are 

With  infamy,  reproach  and  spite  ; 
Which  in  my  silent  breast  I  bear, 
From  nations  of  licentious  might. 

5 1  How  they,  reproaching  thy  great  Name, 

Have  made  thy  servant's  hope  their  jest ; 

52  Yet  thy  just  praises  we'll  proclaim, 

And  ever  sing,  The  Lord  be  blest. 

PSALM  XC. 

1  /^V  LORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence 
V_y  Of  us  thy  chosen  race, 

From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been 
Our  sure  abiding  place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'st  the  mountains  forth, 

Or  th*  earth  and  world  didst  frame, 
Thou  always  wast  the  mighty  God, 
And  ever  art  the  same. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust, 

Of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 


PSALM  XC.  }23 

And  when  thou  speak'st  the  word,  Return, 
Tis  instantly  obey\). 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years 

Are  like  a  day  that's  p.,st, 
Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night, 
Whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5  Thou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood, 

We  vanish  hence  like  dreams  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass  that  feels 
The  sun's  reviving  beams  : 

6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 

Its  morning  beauty  shows  ; 
Tis  all  cut  down  and  wither'd  quite, 
Before  the  ev'ning  close. 

T,  8  We  by  thine  anger  are  consum'd, 
And  by  thy  wrath  dismay'd  ; 
Our  public  crimes  and  secret  sins 
Before  thy  sight  are  laid. 
9  Beneath  thy  anger's  sad  effects 
Our  drooping  days  we  spend  ; 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 
Like  tales  that  quickly  end. 

10  Our  term  of  time  is  sev'nty  years, 

An  age  that  few  survive ; 
But  if,  with  more  than  common  strength, 

To  eighty  we  arrive, 
Yet  then  our  boasted  strength  decays* 

To  sorrow  turn'd  and  pain  ; 
So  soon  the  slender  thread  is  cut, 

And  we  no  more  remain. 

PART  II. 

i  1  But  who  thy  anger's  dread  effects 
Does,  as  he  ought,  revere  ! 
And  yet  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise,- 
As  more  or  less  we  fear. 
12  So  teach  us,  Lord,th'  uncertain  sum 
Of  our  short  days  to  mind, 
That  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 
May  ever  be  inclin'd. 

IS  O  to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 
And  speedily  relent ! 
As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 
Revoke- our  punishment.- 


\2i 


PSALM  XCi. 


!  4  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls, 
Thy  early  mercy  send  ; 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 
In  joy  and  comfort  spend. 

15  Let  happy  times  with  large  amends, 

Dry  up  our  former  tears, 
Or  equal  at  the  least  the  term 
Of  our  afflicted  years. 

1 6  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 

Thy  wondrous  work  be  known, 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn 
Thy  glorious  pow'r  be  shown. 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 

Give  thou  our  work  success  ; 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 
Do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 


PSALM  XCI. 


TT E  that  has  God  his  guardian  made 


Shall,  under  the  Almighty's  shade? 
Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  ; 

2  Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say, 
He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 

My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide* 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care 
Shall  free  thee  frcm  the  fowler's  snare, 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence  : 

4  He  over  thee  his  wings  shall  spread, 
And  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence.. 

5  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night 
Shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

Nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day  ; 

6  Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rise,  that  kills 
In  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

That  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 

7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  die, 
At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  lie, 

While  thy  firm  health  untouched  remains  ; 

8  Thou  only  shalt  look  on  and  see 
The  wicked's  dismal  tragedy, 

And  count  the  sinner's  mournful  gains. 

9  Because,  with  wtll-plar'd  confidence, 
Thou  mak'st  the  Lord  tlvy  sure  defence, 

And  on  the  Highest  dost  rely  ; 


psatm"  xcn.  m 

10  Therefore  no  ill  shall  thee  befall, 
Nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  shall 

Any  infectious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

1 1  For  he  throughout  thy  happy  clays, 
To  keep  thee  safe  in  all  thy  v  ays, 

Shall  give  his  angels  strict  commands  ; 

12  And  they,  lest  thou  should'st  chance  to  meet 
With  some  rough  stone  to  wound  thy  feet, 

Shall  bear  thee  safely  in  their  hands. 

13  Dragons  and  asps  that  thirst  for  blood, 
And  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 

Beneath  his  conqu'ring  feet  shall  lie  ; 

14  Because  he  lov'd  and  honour'd  me, 
Therefore,  says  God,  I'll  set  him  free, 

And  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  high. 

35  He'll  call  ;  I'll  answer  when  he  calls, 

And  rescue  him  when  ill  befalls  ; 

Increase  his  honour  and  his  wealth  : 

16  And  when,  with  undisturb'd  content, 

His  long  and  happy  life  is  spent, 

His  end  I'll  crown  with  saving  health-.. 

PSALM  XCII. 

I  TTOW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be 
A  A      To  thank  the  Lord  most  high  ; 
And  with  repeated  hymns  of  pruise 
His  Name  to  magnify  ! 
3  With  ev'ry  morning's  early  dawn 
His  goodness  to  relate  ; 
And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night, 
The  glad  effects  repeat  I 
3  To  ten-string'd  instruments  we'll  sing, 
.  With  tuneful  psalt'ries  join'd  ; 
And  to  the  harp,  with  solemn  sounds, 
For  sacred  use  design'd. 
4f  For  through  thy  wondrous  works,  O  Lord, 
Thou  mak'st  my  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  thoughts  oi  them  shall  make  me  glad^ 
And  shout  with  cheerful  voice. 
5,  6  How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord* 
How  deep  are  thy  decrees ! 
Y\  hose  winding  tracts,  in  secret  laid, 
No  stupid  sinner  sees. 
7  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men, 
Like  grass,  look  fresh  and  gav, 
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126  PSALM  XCUI. 

How  <oon  their  short-liv'd  splendour  must 
For  ever  pass  away. 

8,  9  But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high  ; 
And  all  thy  lofty  foes, 
Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin. 
Shall  be  o'erwhehu'd  with  woes. 
}0  Whilst  thou  exalt'st  my  sov'reign  pow'i> 
And  mak'st  it  largely  spread  ; 
And  with  refreshing  oil  anoint'st 
My  consecrated  head. 

1     I  soon  shall  see  my  stubborn  foes 
To  utter  ruin  brought ; 
And  hear  the  dismal  end  of  those 
Who  have  against  me  fought. 
2   But  righteous  men,  like  fruitful  palms,. 
Shall  make  a  glorious  show  ; 
As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon 
In  stately  order  grow. 

13,  14  These,  planted  in  the  house  of  Go£, 
Within  his  courts  shall  thrive  ; 
Their  vigour  and  their  lustre  both 
Shall  in  old  age  revive. 
1*5  Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show  ; 
And  God,  my  strong  defence, 
Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world 
Impartially  dispense. 

PSALM  XCIIL 

.;  1 T7TTH  glory  clad,  with  strength  array'd, 
VV       The  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature  reigns; 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid, 
And  the  vast  fabric  still  sustains. 
2   How  surely  'stabii^h'd  is  thy  throne, 

\\  hich  shall  no  change  or  period  see  ! 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  rlone, 
Art  God  from  all  eternity  ! 

3,  4  The  floods,  O  Lord,  lift  up  their  voice, 
And  loss  the  troubled  waves  on  high  ; 
But  God  above  can  still  their  noise, 
And  make  the  angry  sea  comply. 
Thy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure  ; 

And  they  that  in  thy  house  would  dwell. 
That  happy  station  to  secure, 
>jusi  still  in  holiness  excel. 


(  1*  > 

PSALM  XCIV. 
1,  2    f\  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs^ 
V->/  Thy  vengeance  now  disclose  j 
Arise,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth, 
And  crush  thy  haughty  foes. 
3>  4  Hjw  long,  O  Lord,  shall  sinful  men 
Their  solemn  triumphs  make  ? 
How  long  their  wicked  actions  boast; 
And  insolently  speak  ?  • 

o,  6  Not  only  they  thy  saints  oppress, 
But,  unprovok'd,  they  spill 
The  widow's  and  the  stranger's  blood, 
And  helpless  orphans  kill. 
7  u  And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne'er  perceive," 
Profanely  thus  they  speak, 
il  Nor  any  notice  of  our  deeds 
"  The  God  of  Jacob  take." 

£   At  length,  ye  stupid  fools,  your  wants 
Endeavour  to  discern  : 
In  foliy  will  you  still  proceed, 
.  And  wisdom  never  learn  ? 
0,  10  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear  ? 
Or  blind,  who  fram'd  the  eye  ? 
Shall  earth's  great  Judge  not  punish  those. 
Who  his  known  will  defy  ?        ' 

}  1  He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men ; 
To  him  their  hearts  lie  bare  ; 
His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 
How  vain  their  counsels  are. 

PART  II. 

)2  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord} 
In  kindness  dost  chastise  ; 
And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 
Dost  lovingly  advise. 
13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 
In  seasons  of  distress; 
"Whilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those 
That  stubbornly  transgress. 

44  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 

H.s  favour  wholly  take  ; 

His  own  possession  and  his  lot 

He  will  not  quite  forsake. 

1-5   The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 

In  all  that  thou  hast  done  j 


^<>  PSALM  XCV. 

And  those  that  choose  thy  upright  way?} 
Shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 
When  wicked  men  invade  ? 
Or  who,  when  sinners  would  oppress, 
My  righteous  cause  shall  plead  ? 
17,  18,  '9  Long  since  had  I  in  silence  sleptj 
Bu\  that  the  Lord  was  near, 
To  stay  me  when  I  slipt  i  when  sad 
My  troubled  heart  to  cheer. 

20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a  God  most  just, 

Their  sin. ul  throne  sustain, 
Who  make  the  law  a  fair  pretence 
Their  wicked  ends  to  gain  ? 

21  Against  the  lives  of  righteous  men 

They  form  their  cloac  design  ; 
And  blood  of  innocents  to  spill 
In  solemn  league  combine. 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  phic'd 

In  God.  the  Lord  most  high  : 
He  is  my  rock,  to  which  I  may 
For  refuge  always  fly. 

23  The  Lord  shall  cause  their  ill  designs 

On  their  own  heads  to  fall : 
He  in  their  sins  shall  cut  them  off. 
Our  God  shall  slay  them  all. 

PSALM  XCV. 

1  /^V  COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing, 
\L/   Loud  thanks  to  our  Almighty  King  3 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise, 
When  our  salvation's  Rock  we  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste, 

To  thank  him  for  his  favours  past ; 
To  him  address  in  joyful  songs, 
The  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  state, 
Is,  with  unrivall'd  glery,  great : 

A  King  superior  far  to  all 

Whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  earth  are  in  his  hand, 
Her  secret  wealth  at  his  command  ; 
The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skiesj 
Subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 


PSALM  XCV1.  13» 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss^ 

By  the  same  sov'reign  right  is  his  , 
Tis  mov'd  by  his  Almighty  hand, 
That  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land, 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all 
Before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God,  our  Shepherd  he, 
His  flock  and  pasture  sheep  are  we  : 
If  then  you'll,  like  his  flock  draw  near, 
To-day  if  you  his  voice  will  hear, 

8  Let  not  your  harden'd  hearts  renew 
Your  father's  crimes  and  judgments  too ; 
Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they 

In  desert  plains  of  Meribah. 

9  When  through  the  wilderness  they  mov'd, 
And  me  with  fresh  temptations  prov'd, 
They  still,  through  unbelief,  rebell'd, 
Whilst  they  my  wondrous  works  beheld. 

10  They  forty  years  my  patience  griev'd, 
Though  daily  I  their  wants  reliev'd. 
Then — Tis  a  faithless  race,  I  said, 
Whose  heart  from  me  has  always  stray'd. 

}  1  They  ne'er  will  tread  my  righteous  path  ; 
Therefore  to  them,  in  settled  wrath, 
Since  they  despis'd  my  rest,  I  swarey 
That  they  should  never  enter  there, 

PSALM  XCVI. 

1  OING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song  ; 
&  Let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 

Her  common  Patron's  praise  resound: 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  Name, 
From  day  to  day  his  praise  proclaim, 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd : 

3  To  heathen  lands  his  fame  rehearse, 
His  wonders  to  the  universe. 

4  He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
In  majesty  and  glory  rais'd 

Above  all  other  deities  : 

5  For  pageantry  and  idols  all 

Arc  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call  ;- 
He  only  rules  who  made  the  skies  : 
o  With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd, 
Beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surroundv 


»&■  psalm  xcvir. 

7  Be  therefore  both  to  him  restor'd 
By  you,  who  have  false  gods  ador'd  ; 

Ascribe  due  honour  to  his  Name  ; 

8  Peace-ofPrings  on  his  altar  lay. 
Before  his  throne  your  homage  pay, 

Which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim: 

9  To  worship  at  his  sacred  court, 
Let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns, 
Whose  power  the  universe  sustains, 

And  banish'd  justice  will  restore  ; 

11  Let  therefore  heav'n  new  joys  confess  ; 
And  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  express  i 

Its  loud  applause  the  ocean  roar  ; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice, 
And  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 

>2  For  joy  let  fertile  vallies-sing, 

The  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring,, 
The  tuneful  choir  of  birds  awake, 
13  The  Lord's  approach  to  celebrate  ; 
Who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state, 

His  circuit  through  the  earth  to  take  : 
From  heaven  to  judge  the  world  he's  come^ 
With  justice  to  reward  and  doom. 
PSALM  XCVII. 
*    TEHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth 
•J    In  his  just  government  rejoice  j 
Let  all  the  isles  with  sacred  mirth, 
In  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade 

His  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state  \ 
Justice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made> 
And  fix'd  by  his  pavilion  wait. 

3  Devouring  fire  before  his  face, 

His  foes  around  with  vengeance  struck  ; 

4  His  lightning  set  the  world  on  blaze ; 

Earth  saw  it,  and  with  terror  shook. 
3  The  proudest  hills  his  presence  felt, 

Their  height  nor  strength  could  help  afford/ 
The  proudest  hills  like  wax  did  melt 
In  presence  of  th'  Almighty  Lord. 

6  The  heav'ns.  his  righteousness  to  show, 
With  storms  of  fire  our  foes  pursued^ 
And  all  the  trembling  world  below 
Have  his  descending  glory  view'd, 


PSALM  XCVI1I,  :z\ 

7  Confounded  be  their  impious  host, 

Who  make  the  gods  to  whom  they  pray  ; 
All  who  of  pageant  idols  boast: 

To  him,  ye  gods,  your  worship  pay. 

8  Glad  Sion  of  thy  triumph  heard, 

And  Judah's  daughters  were  o'crjoy'd  ; 

Because  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord, 

Have  pagan  pride  and  pow'r  destioy'd. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  art  seated  high, 

Above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivall'd  in  the  sky, 
Supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 

10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire, 

Abhor  what's  ill,  and  truth  esteem.; 
He'll  keep  his  servants'  souls  entire, 
And  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

1 1  For  seeds  are  sown  of  glorious  light, 

A  future  harvest  for  the  just ; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that's  right, 
To  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

12  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord; 

Memorials  of  his  holiness 
Deep  in  your  faithful  breasts  record, 
And  with  your  thankful  tongues  confess-, 

PSALM  XCVIII. 

1    CING  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  songj 
O  Who  wondrous  things  has  done  ; 
With  his  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
The  conquest  he  has  won. 
■  2  The  Lord  has  through  th'  astonish'd  world 
Displayed  his  saving  might, 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 
In  all  the  heathen's  sight. 

3  Of  Israel's  house  his  love  and  truth 

Have  ever  mindful  been  ; 
Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  the  pow-V 
Of  Israel's  God  have  seen. 

4  Let  therefore  earth's  inhabitants 

Their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 
Resound  their  Maker's  praise. 

5  With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody* 

Jnto  the  concert  bring 


!32  PSALM  XC(X. 

6  The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  sound, 

Before  th'  Almighty  King. 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 

With  all  the  seas  contain  ; 

The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 

Join  concert  with  the  main. 

8  With  joy  let  riv'lets  swell  to  streams, 

To  spreading  torrents  they  ; 
And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 
Redoubled  shouts  convey  : 

9  To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge, 

Who  does  with  justice  come, 
And  with  impartial  equity, 
Both  to  reward  and  doom. 

PSALM  XCIX. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all 
J    The  guilty  nations  quake  : 

On  Cherubs'  wings  he  sits  enthron'd  ; 
Let  earth's  foundations  shake. 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 

His  palace  makes  her  tow'rs  ; 

Yet  thence  his  sov'reignty  extends 

Supreme  o'er  earthly  pow'rs. 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 

His  great  and  dreadful  Name  ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  proclaim. 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign, 

Of  strength  and  pow'r  take  place  ; 
His  judgments  are  with  righteousness 
Dispens'd  to  Jacob's  race. 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God ; 

Before  his  footstool  fall  ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 
His  holiness  extol. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 

Among  his  priests  ador'd; 
Among  his  prophets  Samuel  thus 
His  sacred  Name  implor'd. 

Distress'd,  upon  the  Lord  they  call'd, 
Who  ne'er  their  suit  deny'd  ; 

But,  as  with  rev'rence  they  implor'd, 
He  graciously  reply 'd. 


PSALMS  C,  CI.  W 

7  For  with  their  camp,  to  aid  their  march, 

The  cloudy  pillar  mov'd  ; 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will 
Obedient  servants  prov'd. 

8  He  answer'd  them,  forgiving  oft 

His  people  for  their  sake  ; 
And  those  who  rashly  them  oppos'd, 

Did  sad  examples  make. 
9  With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts 

Exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 
For  he,  who  only  holy  is, 

Alone  should  be  ador'd. 

PSALM  C. 
I,  2  TT7TTH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth 

VV      To  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise » 
Glad  homage  pay  with  awful  mirth, 
And  sing  before  him  songs  of  praise  : 

3  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone, 

From  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed  ; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own, 
The  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed. 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate, 

Thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat, 
And  still  his  Name  with  praises  bless. 

5  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  alwavs  firmly  stood, 
To  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

PSALM  CI. 

1  /^\F  mercy's  never*failing  spring, 
V^/    And  stedfast  judgment  I  will  sing  ! 
And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong, 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  address  my  song. 

2  When,  Lord,  thou  shalt  with  me  reside, 
Wise  discipline  my  reign  shall  guide  j 
With  blameless  life  myself  I'll  make 

A  pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

3  No  ill  design  will  I  pursue, 

Nor  those  my  fav'rites  make  that  do  5 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard, 
Him  will  I  totally  discard. 

5  The  private  slanderer  shall  be 

In  public  justice  doom'd  bv  ine  : 
M 


331  PSALM  CIL 

From  haughty  looks  I'll  turn  aside, 
And  mortify  the  heart  of  pride. 

6  But  honesty,  call'd  from  her  cell, 

In  splendour  at  my  court  shall  dwell : 
Who  virtue's  practice  make  their  care, 
Shall  have  the  first  preferments  there. 

7  No  politics  shall  recommend 

His  country's  foe  to  be  my  friend  : 
None  e'er  shall  to  my  favour  rise, 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies. 

8  All  those  who  wicked  courses  take, 
An  early  sacrifice  I'll  make  ; 

Cut  off,  destroy,  till  none  remain 
God's  holy  city  to  profane. 

PSALM  CIL 

1  TX7HEN  I  pour  out  my  soul  in  pray'r, 

V  V      Do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend  ; 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 
Let  my  sad  cry  ascend. 

2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 

In  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
Incline  thine  ear:  and  when  I  call, 
My  sorrows  soon  redress. 

3  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  life, 

Like  scatter*d  smoke  expires  ; 
My  ahrivell'd  bones  are  like  a  hearth 
Parch'd  with  continual  fires. 

4  My  heart,  like  grass  that  feels  the  blast 

Of  some  infectious  wind, 
Does  languish  so  with  grief,  that  scarce 
My  needful  food  I  mind. 

5  By  reason  of  my  sad  estate 

I  spend  my  breath  in  groans ; 
My  flesh  is  worn  away,  my  skin 
Scarce  hides  my  starting  bones. 

6  I'm  like  a  pelican  become, 

That  does  in  deserts  mourn  ; 
Or  like  an  owl,  that  sits  all  day 
On  barren  trees  forlorn. 

7  In  watchings,  or  in  restless  dreams,, 

The  night  by  me  is  spent, 
^.s  by  those  solitary  birds, 
That  lonesome  roofs  frequent. 


rSALM  CII.  135 

8  All  day  by  railing  foes  I'm  made 

The  subject  of  their  scorn; 
Who  all,  possess'd  with  furious  rage, 
Have  my  destruction  sworn. 

9  With  grov'ling  on  the  ground  I  lie, 

Oppress'd  with  grief  and  fears, 

My  bread  is  strew'd  with  ashes  o'er, 

My  drink  is  mix'd  with  tearst 

10  Because  on  me  a  double  weight 

Thy  heavy  wrath  doth  lie  ; 
For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  great, 
Didst  lift  me  up  on  high. 

1 1  My  days,  just  hast'ning  to  their  end, 

Are  like  an  ev'ning  shade ; 
My  beauty  does,  like  wither'd  grass, 
With  waning  lustre  fade. 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 

No  length  of  time  shall  waste  ; 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wondrous  works 
From  age  to  age  shall  last. 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 

With  an  unclouded  face  ; 
For  now  her  time  is  come,  thy  own 
Appointed  day  of  grace. 

14  Her  scatter'd  ruins  by  thy  saints 

With  pity  are  survey'd  ; 
They  grieve  to  see  her  lofty  spires 
In  dust  and  rubbish  laid. 
15,  16  The  Name  and  glory  of  the  Lord 
All  heathen  kings  shall  fear ; 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again, 
And  in  full  state  appear. 

17,  18  When  he  regards  the  poor's  request, 
Nor  slights  their  earnest  pray'r  ; 
Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  graGe, 
Shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high, 

His  gracious  beams  di  splay 'd  : 
The  Lord,  from  heav'n,  his  lofty  throne, 
Hath  all  the  eartk  survey'd. 

20  He  listen'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 

He  heard  their  mournful  cry, 

And  freed  by  his  resistless  pow'r, 

The  wretches  doom 'd.  to  die. 


J3C  PSALM  CIII. 

21   That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells 
Might  celebrate  his  fame, 
And  through  the  holy  city  sing 
Loud  praises  to  his  Name  : 
23  When  all  the  tribes  assembling  there, 
Their  solemn  vows  address, 
And  neighb'ring  lands,  with  glad  consent  . 
The  Lord  their  God  confess. 
23  But  e'er  my  race  is  run,  my  strength 
Through  his  fierce  wrath  decays  ; 
He  has,  when  all  my  wishes  blooni'd, 
Cut  short  my  hopeful  days. 
34  Lord,  end  not  thou  my  life,  said  I, 
When  half  is  scarcely  past  ; 
Thy  years,  from  worldly  changes  free., 
To  endless  ages  last. 
25   The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 
Of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
Thy  hands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n. 
With  wondrous  skiJI  have  made. 
26,  27  Whilst  thou  for  ever  shalt  endure, 
They  soon  shall  pass  away  ; 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn, 

Shall  tarnish  and  decay. 
Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  their  change^ 

To  thy  command  they  bend  ; 
But  thou  continu'st  still  the  same, 
Nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 
28  Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints 
Shalt  lasting  quiet  give  ; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd^ 
Shall  in  thy  presence  live. 

PSALM  CIII. 

J ,  2   "1%  l€  Y  soul,  inspir'd  with  sacred  love* 
J_V JL   God's  holy  Name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove, 

And  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 
3,  4  Tis  he  that  all  thy  sins  forgives, 

And  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves, 

By  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd* 
5,  6  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  supplies^ 
Thy  vigour,  eagle-like,  renews  ; 
He,  when  the  guiltless  suff'rer  cries, 
His  foe  with  just  revenge  pursues, 


PSALM  CHI.  1ST 

7  God  made  of  old  his  righteous  ways 

To  Moses  and  our  fathers  known  ; 
His  works,  to  his  eternal  praise, 
Were  to  the  sons  of  Jacob  shown. 

8  The  Lord  abounds  with  tender  love, 

And  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 
His  waken'd  wrath  doth  slowly  move, 

His  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 
9,  10  God  will  not  always  harshly  chide, 

But  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 

More  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

1 1  As  high  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 
Above  this  little  spot  of  clay, 
So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends 
The  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 
12,  13  As  far  as  tis  from  east  to  west, 
So  far  has  he  our  sins  remov'd  ; 
Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast, 
Has  such  as  fear  him  always  lov'cl. 

14,  15  For  God,  who  all  our  frame  surveys, 
Considers  that  we  are  but  clay  ; 
How  fresh  soe'er  we  seem,  our  days 
Like  grass  or  flovv'rs  must  fade  away. 
16,  17  Whilst  they  are  nipt  with  sudden  blasts; 
Nor  can  we  find  their  former  place  ; 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts, 

To  those  that  fear  him  and  their  race. 

18  This  shall  attend  on  such  as  still 
Proceed  in  his  appointed  way  ; 
And  who  not  only  know  his  will, 
But  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 
19,  20  The  Lord,  the  Universal  King, 

In  heav'n  has  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  ; 
To  him,  ye  Angels,  praises  sing, 

In  whose  great  strength  his  pow'r  is  shj?Wn. 

Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey, 
And  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

21  Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tiibute  pay, 

Who  still  what  he  ordains  fulfill. 

22  Let  ev'ry  creature  jointly  bless 

The  mighty  Lord  :  and  thou,  my  heajfct, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express, 
And  in  this  concept  bear  thy  part. 


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1  T> LESS  God,  my  soul ;  thou  Lord,  alono 
XJ     Possessest  empire  without  bounds  ; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne 
Eternal  Majesty  surrounds. 
3-  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe, 
And  glory  for  a  garment  take  ; 
Heav'ns  curtains  stretch  beyond  the  globe*. 
Thy  state  of  canopy  to  make. 
3-  God  builds  on  liquid  air,  and  forms 
His  palace  chambers  in  the  skyes; 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms 
The  swift-wing'd  steeds  with  which  he  flies 
4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind, 
His  ministers  heav'n's  palace  fill, 
To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd, 
All  proud  to  serve  their  sov'reign's  will. 
"u  6  Earth  on  her  centre  fix'd,  he  set, 
Her  face  with  waters  overspread  ; 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dar'd  as  yet 
To  lift  above  the  waves  their  head. 
X  But  when  thy  awful  face  appear'd, 

The  insulting  waves  dispers'd  ;  they  fled,. 
When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  heard, 
And  by  their  haste  confess'cl  their  dread. 
a  Thence  up  by  secret  tracts  they  creep, 

And,  gushing  from  the  mountain's  side$. 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep, 
Appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 
9  There  hast  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds, 
The  threatening  surges  to  repel  ; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpass  their  mounds* 
Not*  to  a  second  deluge  swell. 
PART  11, 
TO  Yet  thence  in  smaller  parties  drawn, 
The  sea  recovers  her  lost  hills  ; 
And  starting  springs  from  ev'ry  lawn 
Surprise  the  vales  with  plenteous  rills, 
\{  The  field's  tame  beasts  are  thither  led, 
Weary  with  labour,  faint  with  drought  , 
And  asses  on  wild  mountains  bred 

Have  sense  to  find  these  currents  out. 
",2  Their  shady  trees  from  scorching  beams 
Yield  shelter  to  the  feather'd  throng  ; 
They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  streams* 
Return  the  tribute  of  their  soog, 


PSALM  CIV. 

13  His  rains  from  heart)  parch'd  hills  recruit, 

That  soon  transmit  the  liquid  store, 
Till  earth  is  burden'd  with  her  fruit, 
And  nature's  lap  can  hold  no  more. 

14  Grass,  for  our  cattle  to  devour, 

He  makes  the  growth  to  ev'ry  field : 
Herbs,  for  man's  use,  of  various  pow'r, 
That  either  food  or  physic  yield. 

15  With  cluster'd  grapes  he  crowns  the  vine, 

To  cheer  man's  heart,  oppress'd  with  cares  ^ 
Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  shine, 
And  corn,  that  wasted  strength  repairs* 

PART  III. 

16  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  care 

Or  art  of  man,  with  sap  are  led  ; 
The  mountain-cedar  looks  as  fair 
As  those  in  royal  gardens  bred. 

17  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar's  arms 

The  wand'rers  of  the  air  may  rest  £ 
The  hospitable  pine  from  harms 
Protects  the  stork  her  pious  guest. 

18  Wild  goats  the  craggy  rock  ascend, 

Its  tow'ring  heights  their  fortress  mak$7 
Whose  cells  in  labyrinth's  extend, 

Where  feebler  creatures  refuge  take. 
i9  The  moon's  inconstant  aspect  shows 

The  appointed  seasons  of  the  year  ; 
The  instructed  sun  his  duty  knows, 

His  hours  to  rise  and  disappear. 
2€,  2  1   Darkness  he  makes  the  earth  to  shroucFr 

When  forest  beasts  securely  stray  j 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud 

To  Providence,  that  sends  them  prey. 

22  They  range  all  night,  on  slaughter  benty 

Till  summon'd  by  the  rising  morn, 
To  skulk  in  dens,  with  one  consent 
The  conscious  ravageis  return. 

23  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  soil 

The  husbandman  securely  goes, 

Commencing  with  the  sun  his  toil, 

With  him  returns  to  his  repose. 

24  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  are  found  j 

For  which  thy  wisdom  we  adore  ! 
The  earth  is  with  tiiy  treasure  crown'd, 
Till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  mere; 


149  P9ALMGt. 

PART  IV. 

25  But  still  the  vast  unfathom'd  main, 

Of  wonders  a  new  scene  supplies, 
Whose  depths  inhabitants  contain 
Of  ev'ry  form,  and  ev'ry  size. 

26  Full  freighted  ships  from  ev'ry  port 

There  cut  their  unmolested  way  ; 
Leviathan,  whom  there  to  sport 

Thou  mad'st,  has  compass  there  to  plavt 

27  These  various  troops  of  sea  and  land 

In  sense  of  common  want  agree; 
All  wait  on  thy  dispensing  hand, 

And  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee.. 

28  They,  gather  what  thy  stores  disperse, 

Without  their  trouble  to  provide  ; 
Thou  op'st  thy  hand,  the  universe. 
The  craving  world,  is  all  supply 'd. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'st  thy  face, 

The  num'rous  ranks  of  creatures  mourn ; 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race 
Forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  send'st  thy  spirit  forth 

To  inspire  the  mass  with  vital  seed  ', 
Nature's  restor'd,  and  parent  earth 
Smiles  on  her  new-created  breed. 

31  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands 

Firm  fix'd  thy  providential  care  ; 
Pleas'd  with  the  work  of  thy  own  hands, 
Thou  dost  the  waste  of  time  repair. 

32  One  look  of  thine,  one  wrathful  look, 

Earth's  panting  breast  with  terror  fills  ; 

One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  of  smoke 

In  darkness  shrouds  the  proudest  hills. 

33  In  praising  God   while  he  prolongs 

My  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ  ; 

34  And  join  devotion  to  my  songs, 

Sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy. 

35  While  sinners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd-' 

My  soul,  praise  thou  his  holy  Name, 
Till  with  my  song  the  list'ning  world 
Join  concert,  and  his  praise  proclaim. 

PSALM  CV. 

1   r\  RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord  ; 
v-J     Invoke  his  sacred  name  ; 


PSvLMCV.  14« 

Acquaint  the  nations  with  his  deeds^ 
His  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns  ; 

His  wondrous  works  rehearse  ; 
"Make  them  the  theme  of  your  discourse* 
And  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  Almighty  Name, 

Alone  to  be  ador'd  ; 
And  let  their  hearts  o'erflow  with  joy 
That  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength 

Devoutly  still  implore  ; 
And,  where  he's  ever  present,  seek 
His  face  for  evermore. 

3  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought 
Keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth, 
And  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

6  Know  ye,  his  servant  Abraham's  seed, 

And  Jacob's  chosen  race  ; 

7  He's  still  our  God,  his  judgments  still 

Throughout  the  earth  take  place. 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind 

For  num'rous  ages  past, 
Which  yet  for  thousand  ages  more 
In  equal  force  shall  hist. 

9  First  sign'd  by  Abra'm,  next,  by  oatft 

To  Isaac  made  secure  ; 
\0  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a  law, 
For  ever  to  endure  : 

M  That  Canaan's  land  should  be  their  lot^ 
When  yet  but  few  they  were  : 

12  But  few  in  number,  and  those  few 

All  friendless  strangers  there. 

13  In  pi!grimage>.from  realm  to  realm, 

Securely  they  remo\'d  ; 

14  Whilst  proudest  monarchs,  for  their  sakes- 

Severely  he  reprov'd. 

15  "  These  mine  anointed  are,"  said  he; 

"  Let  none  my  servants  wrong  ; 
"  Nor  treat  the  poorest  prophet  ill, 
u  That  does  to  me  belong." 

16  A  dearth  at  last,  by  his  command, 

Did  through  the  land  prevail ; 


14* 


PSALM  CV. 


Till  corn,  the  chief  support  of  life- 
Sustaining  corn,  did  fail. 

17  But  his  indulgent  providence 

Had  pious  Joseph  sent, 
Sold  into  Egypt,  but  their  death, 
Who  sold  him,  to  prevent. 

18  His  feet  with  heavy  chains  were  crush 'd, 

With  calumny  his  fame  ; 

19  Till  God's  appointed  time  and  wor4 

To  his  deliverance  came. 

20  The  king  his  sov'reign  order  sent, 

And  rescu'd  him  with  speed  ; 
Whom  private  malice  had  confin'd, 
The  people's  ruler  freed. 

2 1  His  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  all 

Subjected  to  his  will ; 

22  His  greatest  princes  to  controul, 

And  teach  his  statesmen  skill. 

PART  II. 

23  To  Egypt  then,  invited  guests, 

Half-famish'd  Israel  came ; 
And  Jacob  held,  by  royal  grant, 
The  fertile  soil  of  Ham. 

24  The  Almighty  there  with  such  increase 

His  people  multiply'd, 
Till  with  their  proud  oppressors  they 
In  strength  and  number  vy'd. 

25  Their  vast  increase  the  Egyptians'  hearts 

With  jealous  anger  nVd, 
Till  they  his  servants  to  destroy 
By  treach'rous  arts  conspir'd. 

26  His  servant  Moses  then  he  sent, 

His  chosen  Aaron  too, 

27  Empower'd  with  signs  and  miracles, 

To  prove  their  mission  true. 

28  He  call'd  for  darkness,  darkness  came, 

Nature  his  summons  knew  ; 

29  Each  stream  and  Like,  transformed  to  blood. 

The  wand'ring  fishes  slew. 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land, 

The  ptst  of  frogs  was  bred  ; 
From  noisome  fens  sent  up  to  croak 
At  Pharoah's  board  and  bed. 

31  He  gave  the  sign,  and  swarms  of  flie*- 

Came  down  in  cloudy  hosts ; 


PSALM  CV.  H3 

Whilst  earth's  enliven'd  dust  below 
Bred  lice  through  all  their  coasts. 
3.2  He  sent  them  batt'i  ing  hail  for  rain, 
And  fire  for  cooling  dew  ; 

33  He  smote  their  vines,  and  forest  plants, 

And  garden's  pride  o'erthrew. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  locusts  came, 

And  caterpillars  join'd  ; 
They  prey'd  upon  the  poor  remain* 
The  storm  had  left  behind. 

35  From  trees  to  herbage  they  descend, 

No  verdant  thing  they  spare ; 
But,  like  the  naked  fallow  field, 
Leave  all  the  pastures  bare. 

36  From  fields  to  villages  and  towns, 

Commission'd  vengeance  flew  j 
One  fatal  stroke  their  eldest  hopes 
And  strength  of  Egypt  slew.  * 

37  He  brought  his  servant  forth,  enrich'd 

With  Egypt's  boirow'd  wealth; 
And,  what  transcends  all  treasure  else, 
Enrich'd  with  vig'rous  health. 

38  Egypt  rejoic'd  in  hopes  to  find 

Her  plagues  with  them  remov  d  : 
Taught  dearly  now  to  fear  worse  ills 
By  those  already  prov'd. 

39  Their  shrouding  canopy  by  day 

A  journeying  cloud  was  spread  ; 
A  fiery  prilar  all  the  night 
Their  desert  marches  led. 

40  They  long'd  for  flesh  ;  with  ev'ning  quails 

He  furnish'd  ev'ry  tent  ; 
From  heavVs  high  granary,  each  morn, 
The  bread  of  Angels  sent. 

41  He  smote  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast 

Pour'd  forth  a  gushing  tide  ; 
Whose  flowing  stream,  where'er  they  march'd 
The  desert's  drought  supply'd. 

42  For  still  he  did  on  Abra'm's  faith 

And  ancient  league  reject ; 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy, 

With  triumph  his  elect. 
45  Quite  rooting  out  their  heathen  foes 
From  Canaan's  fertile  soil, 


144  PSALM  CVI. 

To  them  in  cheap  possession  gave 

The  fruit  of  others'  toil  : 
45  That  they  his  statutes  might  observe; 

His  sacred  laws  obey  : 
For  benefits  so  vast,  let  us 

Our  songs  of  praise  repay. 

PSALM    CVI. 

1  /^V  RENDER  thanks  to  God  abovev. 
V_-/   The  Fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 
"Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  Happy  are  they,  and  only  they, 

Who  from  thy  judgements  never  slrayr 
Who  know  what's  right ,  not  only  so, 
But  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford : 
When  thou  return'st  to  set  them  free,. 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity  , 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine. 

G  But  ah  !  can  we  expect  such  grace, 
Of  parents  vile  the  viler  race  ; 
Who  their  misdeeds  have  acted  o'er, 
And  with  new  crimes  increas'd  the  score  ? 

7  Ungrateful,  they  no  longer  thought 
♦         Of  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought; 

The  Red  Sea  they  no  sooner  view'd, 

Than  they  there  base  distrust  renew'd. 
3  Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  Name, 

Once  more  to  their  deliv'rance  came ; 

To  make  his  sov'reign  power  be  known 

That  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9  To  right  and  left,  at  his  command, 
The  parting  deep  disclus'd  her  sand; 
Where  nrrn  and  dry  the  passage  1  -:y, 
As  through  some  parch'd  and  desert  way. 


PSALM  CVT.  US 

10  Thus  rescued  from  their  foes  they  were, 
Who  closely  press'd  upon  their  rear  ; 

11  Whose  page  pursued  them  to  those  w:.ves, 
That  prov'd  the  rush  pursuers'  grave*. 

12  The  wal'ry  mountains'  sudden  fall 
O'erwhelm'd  proud  Pharaoh,  host  and  all  ; 
This  proof  did  stupid  Israel  move 

To  own  Clou's  truth,  and  praise  his  love- 

PART  II. 

13  But  soon  these  wonders  they  forgot, 
And  for  his  counsel  waited  not ; 

14  But  lusting  in  the  wilderness, 

Did  him  with  fresh  temptations  press. 

15  Strong  food  at  their  request  he  sent, 
But  made  their  sin  their  punishment ; 

16  Vet  still  his  saints  they  did  oppose, 
The  priest  and  prophet  whom  he  chose. 

17  Bit  earth,  the  quarrel  to  decide, 
Her  vengeful  jaws  extending  wide, 
RashDathm  to  her  centre  drew, 
With  proud  Abiran^s  factious  crew. 

i  8  The  rest  of  those  who  did  conspire 
To  kindle  wild  sedition's  fire, 
With  all  their  impious  train,  became 
A  prey  to  heav'n's  devouring  flame. 

19  Near  Horeb's  mount  a  calf  they  made, 
Acd  to  the  molten  image  pray'd  ; 

20  Adoring  what  their  hands  did  frame, 
They  chang'd  their  glory  to  their  shame. 

21  Their  God  and  Saviour  they  forgot, 
And  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought  ; 

22  Kis  signs  in  Ham's  astonish'd  coast, 

And  where  proud  Pharaoh's  troops  were  lost. 

23  Thus  urg'd,  his  vengeful  hand  he  rear'd, 
But  Moses  in  the  breach  appeai'J  ; 

The  saint  did  for  the  rebels  pray, 

And  turn'd  heav'n's  kindled  wrath  away. 

24  Yet  they  his  pleasant  land  despis'd, 
Nor  his  repeated  promise  priz'd, 

25  Nor  did  the  Almighty's  voice  obey  ; 
But  when  God  said,  Go  up,  would  stay,1 

26  This  seal'd  their  doom,  without  redress5 
To  perish  in  the  wilderness  ; 

27  Or  else  to  be  by  heathen's  hands 
O'erthrown,  and  scatter'd  through  the  lands* 

N 


u*  psalm  evr. 

PART  III. 

28  Yet,  unrcclaim'd,  this  stubborn  race 
Baal-Peer's  worship  did  embrace  ; 
became  his  impious  quests,  and  led 
On  sacrifices  to  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  persisted  to  provoke 
God's  vengeance  to  the  final  stroke  : 
Tis  come — the  deadly  pest  is  come, 
To  execute  their  gen'ral  doom. 

30  But  Phineas,  fit'd  with  holy  rage, 
Th'  Almighty  vengeance  to  assuage, 
Did,  by  two  bold  offenders'  fall, 
Th^atonement  make  that  ransom'd  all. 

ol  As  him  a  heav'nly  zeal  had  mov'd  ; 

So  heav'n  the  zealous  act  approv'd ; 

To  him  confirming,  and  his  race, 

The  priesthood  he  so  well  did  grace. 
S2   At  Meribah  God's  wrath  they  mov'c! ; 

Who  Moses,  for  their  sakes,  reprov'd  ; 

33  Whose  patient  soul  they  did  provoke, 
Till  rashly  the  metk  prophet  spoke. 

34  Nor  when  possess'd  of  Canaan  s  land, 
Did  they  perform  their  Lord's  commanc 
Nor  his  commission'd  sword  employ 
The  guilty  nations  to  destroy. 

35  Not  only  spar'd  the  pagan  crew, 
But,  mingling,  learnt  their  vices  too  ; 

36  And  worship  to  those  idols  paid, 
Which  them  to  fatal  snares  betray'd. 

37,  38   To  devils  they  did  sacrifice 

Their  children  with  relentless  eyes  ; 
Approach'd  their  altars  through  a  flood 
Of  their  own  sons'  and  daughters'  blood. 
-   No  cheaper  victims  would  appease 
Canaan's  remorseless  deities  ; 
No  blood  her  idols  reconcile, 
But  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 

PART  IV. 

39  Nor  did  these  savage  cruelties 
The  harden'd  reprobates  suffice  ; 
For  after  their  heart's  lust  they  went, 
And  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  sins  of  such  infernal  hue 
God's  wrath  against  his  people  drevr, 


PSALM  CV1T.  HT 

Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord, 
His  own  inheritance  abhorr'd. 

41   He  them  defenceless  did  expose 
To  their  insulting  heathen  toes; 
And  made  them  on  the  triumph  wait 
Of  those  who  bore  them  greatest  hate. 

•'2  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ceas'd  ; 
Their  list  of  tyrants  still  increas'd, 
Till  they,  who  God's  mild  sway  declin'd, 
Were  made  the  vassals  of  mankind. 

43  Yet  when,  distress'd,  they  did  repent, 
His  anger  did  as  oft  relent  -t 

But  freed,  they  did  his  wrath  provoke, 
Renew'd  their  sins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  prov'd, 

Nor  heard  their  wretched  cries  unmov'd  s 

45  But  did  to  mind  his  promise  bring, 
And  mercy's  inexhausted  spring. 

46  Compassion  too  he  did  impart 
E'en  to  their  foes'  obdurate  heart ; 
And  pity  for  their  suff rings  bred 
In  those  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  Israel's  bands 
Together  bring  from  heathen  lands ; 

So  to  thy  Name  our  thanks  we'll  raiset  • 
And  ever  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

43  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 
His  Name  eternally  confess'd  : 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord, 
Sing  loud  Amens — Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVIL 

5  rT^O  God  your  grateful  voices  raise, 
X-      Who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove  ; 
And  let  your  never-ceasing  praise 
Attend  on  his  eternal  love. 
%  3  Let  those  give  thanks,  whom  he  from  bands 
Of  proud  oppressing  foes  releas'd  ; 
And  brought  them  back  from  distant  lands, 
From  north  and  south,  and  west  and  east. 

4,  5   Through  lonely  desert  ways  they  went, 
Nor  could  a  peopled  city  find  ; 
Till  quite  with  thirst  and  hunger  spent, 
Their  fainting  souls  within  them  pin'd. 


U*  PSALM  CVII. 

6  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Did  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear 

And  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

7  From  crooked  paths  he  led  them  forth, 

And  in  their  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns  of  great  resort, 

Were  all  their  wants  were  well  supply'd. 
S  O  then  ihat  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  I 
9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  sad  estate 

Of  longing  souls  with  pity  views ; 
To  hungry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat, 

His  goodness  daily  food  renews. 

PART  II. 

10  Some  lie,  with  darkness  compass'd  round; 
In  death's  uncomfortable  shade, 
And  with  unwieldly  fetters  bound, 
By  pressing  cares  more  heavy  made. 
11,  12  Because  God's  counsels  they  defy'd, 
And  lightly  priz'd  his  holy  word, 
With  these  afflictions  they  were  try'd  ; 
They  fell  and  none  could  help  afford. 
f3  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Did  they  their  mournful  cry  address  -r 
Who  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear, 

And  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress} 
14  From  dismal  dungeons,  dark  as  night, 
And  shades,  as  black  as  death's  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light, 
And  welcome  liberty  bestow'd. 
r5  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ) 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  \ 
16  For  he,  with  his  Almighty  hand, 

The  gates  of  brass  in  pieces  broke  ; 
Nor  could  the  massy  bars  withstand, 
Or  temper'd  steel  resist  his  stroke. 

PART  III. 

\<   Remorseless  wretches,  void  of  sense- 
With  bold  transgressions  God  dev; ; 


PSAIM  CVli.  149 

And  for  their  multiply'd  offence, 
Oppress'd  with  sore  diseases  lie. 

18  Their  soul,  a  prey  to  pain  and  fear, 

Abhors  to  taste  the  choicest  meats  ; 
And  they  by  faint  degrees  draw  near 
To  death's  inhospitable  gates. 

19  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

Do  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
"Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear, 

And  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

20  He  all  their  sad  distempers  heals, 

His  word  both  health  and  safety  gives  ; 
And,  when  all  human  succour  fails, 
From  near  destruction  them  retrieves. 

21  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughout  the  wond'ring  world  displays  ! 

22  With  offerings  let  his  altar  flame, 

Whilst  they  their  grateful  thanks  express* 
And  with  loud  joy  his  holy  Name, 
For  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 

PART  IV. 

23,  24  They  that  in  ships,  with  courage  bole, 
O'er  swelling  waves  their  trade  pursue. 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold, 
And  in  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 

25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past, 

Than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies, 
Which  sweeps  the  sea  with  rapid  hasle, 
And  makes  the  stormy  billows  rise. 

26  Sometimes  the  ships,  toss?d  up  to  heav'n, 

On  tops  of  mountain  waves  appear  ; 
Then  down  the  steep  abyss  are  driv'n, 
Whilst  ev'ry  soul  dissolves  with  fear. 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  to  and  fro, 

Like  men  with  fumes  of  wine  oppress'd  > 
Nor  do  the  skihul  seamen  know 

Which  way  to  steer,  what  course  is  best, 

08  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear 

They  do  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
WTho  graciou-ly  vouchsafes  to  hear, 

And  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress 

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UO  PSALM  CVI1I. 

29,  50  He  does  the  raging  storm  appease  ; 
And  makes  the  biliows  calm  and  still  j 
V>  ith  joy  they  see  their  fury  cease, 
Anc!  their  intended  course  fulfill. 

31  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me 

Would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise  ; 
And  for  the  mighty  works  which  he 

Throughom  the  wond'ring  world  displays  J 

32  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  resort, 

Advance  to  heav'n  his  glorious  Name, 
And  in  the  elders'  sov'reign  court, 

With  one  consent  his  praise  proclaim. 

PART  V. 

o3,  34  A  fruitful  land,  where  streams  abound 
God's  just  revenge,  if  people  sin, 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground, 
To  punish  those  that  dwell  therein. 
S5,  36  The  parch'd  and  desert  heath  he  makes 
To  flow  with  streams  and  springing  we4Is\ 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes, 
And  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells. 
37,  38  He  sows  the  field,  the  vineyard  plants, 
Which  gratefully  his  toil  repay  ; 
Nor  can,  whilst  God  his  blessing  grants, 
His  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 
39  But  when  his  sins  heavVs  wrath  provoke? 
His  health  and  substance  fade  away ; 
He  feels  th*  oppressor's  galling  yoke, 
And  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 
10  The  prince  that  slights  what  God  commands.- 
Expos'd  to  scorn,  must  quit  his  throne  : 
And  over  wild  and  desert  lands, 

Where  no  path  offers,  stray  alone  : 
-i-i   Whilst  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares, 
Sets  up  the  humble  man  on  high, 
And  makes,  in  time,  bis  num'rous  heirs 
With  his  increasing  flocks  to  vie. 
42,  43  Then  sinners  shall  have  nought  to  sa)> 
The  just  a  decent  joy  shall  show  ; 
The  wise  these  strange  events  shall  weigh, 
And  thence  God's  goodness  fully  know* 

PSALM  CVIII. 


o 


GOD,  my  heart  is  fully  bent 
To  magnify  thy  Name  j 


PSALM  CVlir.  151 

My  tongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 
Shall  celebrate  thy  fame. 

2  Awake,  my  lute  ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 

Thy  warbling  notes  delay  , 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 
Prevent  the  dawning  day. 

3  To  all  the  list  ning  tribes,  O  Lord, 

Thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  thy  praise* 
That  round  about  us  dwul  i 

4  Because  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 

The  highest  heav'n  transcends, 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiring  cloudfl 
Thy  faithful  truth  extends. 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 

Above  the  starry  frame  ; 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 
Confess  thy  glorious  Name. 

6  That  all  thy  chosen  peop-le  thee 

Their  saviour  may  declare  ; 
Let  thy  right  hand  protect  me  still, 
And  answer  thou  my  pray'r. 

7  Since  God  himself  hath  said  the  wordj 

Whose  promise  cannot  fail, 
With  joy  I  Sechem  will  divide, 
And  measure  Succoth's  vale. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  Manasseh  too, 

And  Ephraim  owns  my  cause  ; 
Their  strength  my  regal  pow'r  supports, 
And  Judah  gives  my  laws. 

'9  Moab  I'll  make  my  servile  drudge, 
On  vanquish'd  Edom  tread  ; 
And  through  the  proud  Philistine  lands 
My  conqu'ring  banners  spread. 
'10  By  whose  support  and  aid  shall  I 
Their  well  fene'd  city  gain  ? 
Who  will  my  troops  securely  lead 
Through  Edom's  guarded  plain  ? 

1 1  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  assist  our  arms, 

\Y  hich  late  thou  didst  forsake  ? 

And  wilt  not  thou  of  these  our  hosts 

Once  more  the  guidance  take  ? 

12  O  to  thy  servant  in  distress 

Thy  speedy  succour  send  j 


m  PSALM  CIX. 

For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
For  safety  to  depend. 

13  Then  valiant  acts  shall  we  perform, 
If  thou  thy  pow'r  disclose  ; 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone 
That  treads  down  all  our  foes. 

PSALM    CIX. 

1  /^\  GOD,  whose  former  mercies  make 
V-/    My  constant  praise  thy  due, 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  bat  my  sad  state- 

With  wonted  favour  view  : 

2  For  sinful  men,  with  lying  lips, 

Deceitful  speeches  frame, 
And  with  their  study'd  slanders  seek 
To  wound  my  spotless  fame. 

3  Their  restless  hatred  prompts  them  still 

Malicious  lies  to  spread  , 
A "'d  all  against  my  life  combine, 
By  causeless  fury  led. 

4  Those  whom  with  tend'rest  love  I  us'd, 

My  chief  opposers  are  ; 
Whilst  I,  of  other  friends  bereft, 
Resort  to  thee  by  pray'r. 

C  Since  mischief  for  the  good  I  did, 
Their  strange  reward  does  prove, 
And  hatred's  the  return  they  make 
For  undissembled  love. 
£  Their  guilty  leaders  shall  be  made 
To  some  ill  man  a  slave ; 
And,  when  he's  try'd,  his  mortal  foe 
For  his  accuser  have. 

7  His  guilt,  when  sentence  is  pronounc'd- 

Shall  meet  a  dreadful  fate, 
*    Whilst  his  rejected  pray'r  but  serves 
His  crimes  to  aggravate. 

8  He,  snatchM  by  some  untimely  fate,. 

ShaVt  live  out  half  his  days  ; 
Another,  by  divine  decree, 
Shall  on  his  office  seize. 

9,  10  His  seed  shall  orphans  be,  his  wife 
\  widow,  plung'd  in  grief; 
His  vagrant  children  beg  their  bread* 
Wnere  none  can  give  relief* 


PSALM    CIX.  1*3 

1 1  His  ill-got  riches  shall  be  made 

To  usurers  a  prey  ; 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  shall  be 
By  strangers  borne  away. 

12  None  shall  be  found  that  to  his  wants 

Their  mercy  will  extend, 

Or  to  his  helpless  orphan  seed 

The  least  assistance  lend. 

13  A  swift  destruction  soon  shall  seize 

On  his  unhappy  race  ; 
And  the  next  age  his  hated  name 

Shall  utterly  deface. 
>4  The  vengeance  of  his  father's  sins 

Upon  his  head  shall  fall ; 
God  on  his  mother's  crimes  shall  thin^ 

And  punish  him  for  all. 
>5  All  these  in  horrid  order  rank'd, 

Before  the  Lord  shall  stand, 
Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 

Their  mem'ry  from  the  land. 

PART  II. 

16  Because  he  never  mercy  show'd, 

But  still  the  poor  oppress'd  ; 
And  sought  to  slay  the  helpless  marg 
With  heavy  woes  distress'd  : 

17  Therefore  the  curse  he  lov'd  to  vent 

"Shall  his  own  portion  prove  ; 
And  blessing  which  he  still  abhorr'cj^ 
Shall  far  from  him  remove. 

18  Since  he  in  cursing  took  such  pride, 

Like  water  it  shall  spread 
Through  all  his  veins,  and  stick  like  oil* 
With  which  his  bones  are  fed. 

19  This,  like  a  poison'd  robe,  shall  still 

His  constant  cov'ring  be, 
Or  an  envenom'd  belt,  from  which 
He  never  shall  be  free. 

20  Thus  shall  the  Lord  reward  all  those 

That  ill  to  me  design  ; 
That  with  malicious  false  reports 
Against  my  life  combine. 

21  But  for  thy  glorious  Name,  O  God, 

Do  thou  deliver  me  ; 
And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy's  sake^ 
Preserve  and  set  me-  free. 


)54  PSALM  CX. 

22  For  I,  to  utmost  straits  redue'd, 

Am  void  of  all  relief; 
My  heart  is  wounded  with  distress, 
And  quite  piere'd  through  with  grief. 

23  I,  like  an  ev'ning  shade  decline, 

Which  vanishes  apace  * 
Like  locusts,  up  and  down  I'm  toss'd, 
And  have  no  certain  place. 
24,  25   My  knees  with  fasting  are  grown  wealv 
My  body  lank  and  lean  ; 
All  'hat  behold  me  shake  their  heads, 
And  treat  me  with  disdain. 
26,  27  But  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  O  Lord, 
Do  thou  my  foes  withstand  ; 
That  all  may  see  ua  thy  own  act, 
The  work  of  thy  right  hand. 

28  Then  let  them  curse,  so  thou  but  bless; 

Let  shame  the  portion  be 
Of  all  that  my  destruction  seek, 
While  I  rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My  foe  shall  with  disgrace  be  cloth'd  £ 

And,  spite  of  all  his  pride, 
His  own  confusion,  like  a  cloak, 

The  guilty  wretch  shall  hide. 
•     SO  But  I  to  God,  in  grateful  thanks, 

My  cheerful  voice  shall  raise  ; 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meetSf 

Set  forth  his  noble  praise. 
31  For  him  the  poor  shall  always  find 

Their  sure  and  constant  friend  ; 
And  he  shall  from  unrighteous  dooms 

Their  guiltless  souls  defend. 

PSALM  CX. 

1  npHE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake, 

A     "  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make* 

2  "  Sit  thou  in  state  at  my  right  hand  : 
"  Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be, 

«  And  all  thy  proud  oppressors  see 
u  Subjected  to  thy  just  command. 

3  "  Thee,  in  thy  pow'r's  triumphant  day, 
"  The  willing  nations  shall  obey  : 

"  And,  when  thy  rising  beams  they  viewj 
<;  Shall  all,  redeem'd  from  error's  night, 
fi  Appear  as  numberless  and  bright 

"  As  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 


PSALM  CXI.  153 

The  Lord  hath  sworn,  nor  sworn  in  vain, 
That  like  Melcbisedech's,  thy  reign 
And  priesthood  shall  no  period  know: 

5  No  proud  competitor  to  sit 

At  thy  right  hand  will  he  permit, 

But  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  sentenced  heathen  he  shall  slay, 
And  fill  with  carcases  his  way, 

Till  he  hath  struck  earth's  tyrant  dead  ; 
"7  But  in  the  high-way  brooks  shall  first, 
Like  a  poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thirst, 
And  then  in  triumph  raise  his  head. 

PSALM  CXI. 

1  T3RAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise 
X       My  soul  her  utmost  pow'rs  shall  raise  ; 
With  private  friends  and  in  the  throng 

Of  saints,  his  praise  shall  be  my  song. 

2  His  works,  for  greatness  though  renown'd, 
His  wondrous  works  with  ease  arc  found 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright, 

And  in  the  pious  search  delight. 

3  His  works  are  all  of  matchless  fame, 
And  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  truth,  confirmed  through  ages  past] 
Shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd 

To  keep  his  wondrous  works  in  mind  ; 

And  to  posterity  record, 

That  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide, 

Has  all  his  servants'  wants  supply'd  ; 
And  he  will  ever  keep  in  mind 
His  cov'nant  with  our  fathers  sign'd. 

6  At  once  astonished  and  o'erjoy'd, 

They  saw  his  matchless  pow'r  employ'dj 
Whereby  the  heathen  were  suppress'd, 
And  we  their  heritage  possess'd. 

7  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands, 
Immutable  are  his  commands, 

3   By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd, 

And  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 
9  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free^ 

And  then  established  his  decree. 

For  ever  to  remain  the  same  : 

,'ioly  and  rey'rend  is  his  Name. 


>5<5  PS\LMS  CXlf,  CXIII. 

10  Who  wisdoms  sacred  prize  would  win, 
Must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin  : 
Immortal  praise  and  heav'nly  skill 
Have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 
'  PSALM  CXII. 
HALLELUJAH. 
\  HPHAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe 
JL       Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 

2  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

3  His  house,  the  scat  of  wealth,  shall  be 
An  inexhaustcd  treasury  : 

His  justice,  free  from  all  decay, 
Shall  blessings  to  his  heirs  convey. 
1  The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  nigkt  j 
To  pity  the  distressed  inclin'd, 
As  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends t 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

6  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground  : 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just 
Shall  flourish  when  he  sleeps  in  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise 

His  heart,  that  fix'd,  on  God  relies  : 

8  On  safety's  rock  he  sits  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

9  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd, 

\Y  hence  he  shall  reap  wealth,  fame,  renown, 
A  temp'ral  and  eternal  crown. 
10  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony  ; 
While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay, 
And  vanish  w7ith  themselves  away. 

PSALM  CXIII. 

1  'V7"E  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord, 

X       The  triumphs  of  his  Name  record  ; 

2  His  sacred  Name  for  ever  bless  : 

3  Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Due  praise  to  his  great  Name  address; 


PSALM  CXIV.  1J7 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway  : 
The  regions  of  eternal  day 

But  shadows  of  his  glory  are  : 

5  With  him  whose  majesty  excels, 

Who  made  the  heav'n  in  which  he  dwells, 
Let  no  created  pow'r  compare. 

"6  Though  tis  beneath  his  state  to  view 
In  highest  heav'n  what  angels  do, 

Yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care*: 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  cell, 
Advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

Companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

7  When  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name  ; 
Makes  her  that  barren  was,  to  bear, 
And  joyfully  her  fruit  to  rear  : 
O  then  extol  his  matchless  fame  ! 

PSALM  CXIV. 

1  TT7HEN  Israel,  by  th'  Almighty  led, 

V'V      Enrich'd  with  their  oppressors'  spoil, 
From  Egypt  march'd,  and  Jacob's  seed 
From  bondage  in  a  foreign  soil ; 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence, 

Chose  but  imperial  Judah's  tent, 
His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence 
Through  Israel's  camp  his  orders  sent. 

3  The  distant  -sea  with  terror  saw, 

And  from  the  Almighty's  presence  fled  ; 
Old  Jordan's  streams,  surpris'd  with  awe, 
Retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

4  The  taller  mountains  skipp'd  like  rams, 

When  danger  near  the  fold  they  hear  ; 
The.  hills  skipp'd  after  them  like  lambs 
Affrighted  by  their  leader's  fear. 

5  O  sea  !  what  made  your  tide  withdraw* 

And  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  ? 
Why  Jordan,  against  nature's  law, 

Recoil'd'st  thou  to  thy  fountain's  head  ? 

6  Why,  mountains,  did  ye  skip,  like  rams 

When  danger  does  approach  the  fold  ? 
Why  after  you  the  hills,  like  lambs 

When  they  their  leader's  flight  behold  ? 


tn  PSALM  CXV. 

7  Earth,  tremble  on  ;  well  may'st  thou  fear 

Thy  Lord  and  Maker's  face  to  see  ; 

When  Jacob's  awful  Cod  draws  near, 

Tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee  : 

8  To  flee  from  God,  who  nature's  law 

Confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will  ; 
Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks  can  draw;. 
And  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM  CXV. 

1  T     ORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share, 
1  a   But  to  thy  sacred  Name 

Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
And  truth's  eternal  fame. 

2  Why  should  the  heathen  cry,  Where's*  now 

The  God  whom  we  adore  ? 

3  Convince  them  that  in  heav'n  thou  art, 

And  uncontroul'd  thy  pow'r. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  silver  are, 

The  works  of  mortal  hands; 

5  With  speechless  mouth  and  sightless  eyes 

The  molten  idol  stands. 

6  The  pageant  has  both  ears  and  nose, 

But  neither  hears  nor  smells  ; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move  ; 

No  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Such  senseless  stocks  they  are,  that  we 

Can  nothing  like  them  find, 

But  those  who  on  their  help  rely, 

And  them  for  gods  design'd. 

9  O  .Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 

Who  is  your  help  and  shield  , 

10  Priests,  Levites,  trust  in  him  alone. 

Who  only  help  can  yield. 

1 1  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 

On  him  they  fear  rely  ; 
Who  them  in  danger  can  defend, 
And  all  their  wants  supply. 
12,  13  Of  us  he  oft  has  mindful  been, 
And  Israel's  house  will  bless  ; 
Priests,  Levites,  proselytes,  ev'n  all 
Who  his  great  Name  confess. 
14  On  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 

Increase  of  blessings  bring  ; 
J 5  Thrice  happy  you,  who  fav'rites  are 
Of  this  Almighty  King  I 


PSALM  CXVI.  W  ~ 

16  Heav'n's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 

His  empire's  seat  design'd  ; 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  ot  earth 
A  portion  to  mankind. 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 

To  him  no  praise  afford  ; 

18  But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 

Our  ever-living  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVI. 

1  A/TY  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love 
1VJL  Entirely  is  possest, 
Because  the  Lord  vouchsaf'd  to  hear 

The  voice  of  my  request. 

2  Since  he  has  now  his  ear  inclin'd, 

I  never  will  despair  ; 
But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 
To  him  address  my  pray'r. 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 

With  pains  of  hell  oppress'd  ; 
When  trouble  seiz'd  my  aching  heart, 
And  anguish  rack'd  my  breast  ; 

4  On  God's  Almighty  Name  1  call'd, 

And  thus  to  him  I  prayd, 
"  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 
"  With  sorrow  quite  dismay'd." 
5,  6  How  just  and  merciful  is  God! 
How  gracious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 
Does  timely  help  afford. 

7  Then  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul, 

Resume  thy  wonted  rest  ; 

For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 

His  bounteous  love  exprest. 

8  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  remov'd 

My  dangers  and  my  fears  ; 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secur'd, 
And  dry'd  my  eyes  from  tears. 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years, 

Which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
Will  I  in  praises  to  his  Name, 
And  in  his  service  spend. 
*0,  1 1  In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 
In  greatest  straits  did  boast  ; 
For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 
From  faithless,  men  were  lost, 


1G0  PSALMS  CXVII,  CXVHI. 

12,  13  Then  what  return  to  him  shall  I 
For  all  his  goodness  make  ? 
I'll  praise  his  Name,  and  with  glad  zeal- 
The  cup  of  blessing  take. 
14,  15  I'll  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints^. 
Whose  blood,  howe'er  despis'd 
By  wicked  men,  in  God's  account 
Is  always  highly  priz'd. 
16  By  various  tics,  O  Lord,  must  I 
To  thy  dominion  bow  ; 
Thy  humble  handmaid's  son  before, 
Thy  ransom'd  captive  now  ! 
J7,  18  To  thee  I'll  off'rings  bring  of  praise  j 
And  whilst  I  bless  thy  Name, 
The  just  performance  of  my  vows 
To  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 
19  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet, 
And  in  thy  house  shall  join, 
To  bless  thy  Name  with  one  consent^ 
And  mix  their  songs  with  mine. 

PSALM  CXVII. 

1  TT7ITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 

VV     To  heav'n  their  voices  raise  ; 
Let  all,  inspir'd  with  godly  mirth, 
Sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise. 

2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound, 

His  truth  shall  ne'er  decay  ; 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 
Their  grateful  tribute  pay. 

PSALM  CXVIII. 

1, 2   S~\  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good> 
V^/   His  mercies  ne'er  decay  ; 
That  his  kind  favours  ever  last, 
Let  thankful  Israel  say. 
3, 4  Their  sense  of  his  eternal  love 
Let  Aaron's  house  express  ; 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 
That  fear  the  Lord  confess. 

5  To  God  I  made  my  humble  moan, 

With  troubles  quite  opprest; 
And  he  releas'd  me  from  my  straits, 
And  granted  my  request. 

6  Since  therefore  God  does  on  mv  side 

So  graciously  appenr ; 


PSALM  CXVllli  ipi- 

Why  should  the  vain  attempts  of  men 
Possess  my  soul  with  fear  ? 
7  Since  God  with  those  that  aid  my  cause 
Vouchsafes  my  part  to  take, 
To  all  my  foes  I  need  not  doubt 
A  just  return  to  make. 

8K9  For  better  tis  to  trust  in  God, 
And  have  the  Lord  our  friend, 
Than  on  the  greatest  human  pow'r 
For  safety  to  depend. 
10,  11   Though  many  nations,  closely  leagucdr 
Did  oft  beset  me  round  ; 
Yet,  by  his  boundless  pow'r  sustain'd, 
I  did  their  strength  confound. 

12  They  swarm'd  like  bees,  and  yet  their  rage: 

Was  but  a  short-liv'd  blaze  ; 
For  whilst  on  God  I  still  rei>\J, 
I  vanquished  them  with  ease. 

13  When  all  united  press'd  me  hard, 

In  hopes  to  make  me  fall, 
The  Lord  vouchsafe  to  take  my  part, 
And  save  me  from  them  all. 

14  The  honour  of  my  strange  escape 

To  him  alone  belongs  ; 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 
He  only  claims  my  songs. 
.15  Joy  fills  tne  dwelling  of  the  just, 

Whom  God  has  sav'd  from  harm  ; . 
For  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 
By  his  Almighty  arm. 

16  He,  by  his  own  resistless  pow'Y, 
Has  endless  honour  won  ; 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand      : 
Amazing  works  has  done. 
\7  God  will  not  suffer  me  to  fall, 
But  still  prolongs  my  days  ; 
That  by  declaring  all  his  works; 
I  may  advance  his  praise. 

jr8  When  God  has  sorely  me  chastis'dV 
Till  quite  of  hopes  bereav'd, 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 
My  fainting  life  reprieved. 
,9  Then  open  wide  the  temple-gates;. 
To  which  the- just  repair* 


Att  PSALM  eXIX 

That  I  may  enter  in,  and  praise 
My  great  Deliv'rtr  there. 
~0,  21   Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode, 
To  which  the  righteous  press, 
Since  thou  hast  heard,  and  set  me  safe, 
Thy  holy  Name  I'll  bless. 
22,  23  That  which  the  builders  once  refilft'd^ 
Is  now  the  corner  stone  ; 
This  is  the  wondrous  work  of  God, 
The  work  of  God  alone. 
24,  25  This  day  is  God's ;  let  all  the  land 
Exalt  their  cheerful  voice  ; 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
And  make  us  still  rejoice. 

26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  Name, 

Let  all  th'  assembly  bless  ; 
*  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 
"  Have  wish'd  you  good  success." 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  al! 

Both  light  and  comfort  find  ; 
Fast  to  the  altar's  horn,  with  cords, 
The  chosen  victim  bind. 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  stil! 

I'll  praise  thy  holy  Name  ; 
Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 
I'll  celebrate  thy  fame. 
23   O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God. 
Who  still  does  gracious  prove  ; 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 
Be  endless  as  his  love. 

PSALM  CXIX. 

JLEPH. 

1  T  TOW  bless'd  are  they  who  always  keef>- 
11   The  pure  and  perfect  way  ! 

Who  never  from  the  sacred  paths 
Of  God's  commandments  stray  ! 

2  How  bless'd  who  to  his  righteous  laws 

Have  still  obedient  been  ! 
And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
His  favour  sought  to  win  1 

3  Such  men  their  utmost  cauion  use 

To  shun  each  wicked  (.kcd  ; 

But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 

AVith  constant  care  proceed, 


PSALM  CXL\. 

4  Thou  strictly  hast  enjoin'd  us,  Lorn, 

To  learn  thy  sacred  will  ; 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfill. 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 

Might  o'er  my  ways  preside, 
And  I  the  course  of  all  my  lift; 
By  thy  direction  guide  ! 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  wall^ 

From  all  confusion  free  ; 
Convinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

7  My  upright  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 

With  cheerful  praises  fill ; 
When  by  thy  righteous  judgments  taught; 
I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will, 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  shall  I 

All  due  observance  pay  ; 
O  then  forsake  me  not,  my  God; 
Nor  cast  me  quite  away. 

BETH, 

9  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways; 

From  all  pollution  free  ? 
By  making  still  their  course  of  life 
With  thy  commands  agree. 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  thee  I  seek, 

To  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 
O  suffer  not  my  careless  steps 
From  thy  right  paths  to  stray-. 

1 1  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid;. 

Thy  word,  my  treasure  lies  ; 

To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 

W7hen  sinful  thoughts  arise. 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 

Shall  ever  bless  thy  Name  ; 
O  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 
My  future  life  to  frame. 

13  My  lips,  unlock'dby  pious  zeal, 

To  others  have  declar'd 
How  well  the  judgments  of  thy  mouth. 
Deserve  our  best  regard. 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

More  solid  joy  I  found, 


W  PSALM  CXUfc 

Than  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 
Of  envy'd  riches  crown'd. 

15  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws 

Shall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 
And  those  sound  rules,  which  thou  presc^b'st- 
All  due  respect  shall  find. 

16  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefae'd 

Shall  be  my  constant  joy  ; 
The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  word 
Shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

GIMEL. 

\7  Be  gracious  to- thy  servant,  Lord., 
Do  thou  my  ;ife  defend, 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 
My  future  time  may  spend. 
18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind, 
That  so  I  may  discern 
The  wondrous  works  which  they  behcklj 
Who  thy  just  precepts  learn. 

•'9  Though,  like  a  stranger  in  the  land, 
From  place  to  place  1  stray, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  from  my  sight 
Pemove  not  thou  away. 

20  My  fainting  soul  is  almost  pin'd, 

With  earnest  longing  spent, 
Whilst  always  on  the  eager  search 
Of  thy  just  will  intent. 

21  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proucT 

Whom  still  thy  curse  pursues  ; 
Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 
Presumptuously  refuse. 

22  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 

Contempt  and  shame  remove  ; 
For  I  thy  sacred  laws  affect 
With  undissembled  love. 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met; 

Against  thy  servant  spake ; 
Yet  I  thy  statutes  to  observe 
My  constant  bus'ness  make. 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 

My  comfort  and  delight ; 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  carve> 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 


PSALM  CXIX,  l& 

DALETH. 

25  My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 

Close  to  the  dust  does  cleave  ; 
Receive  me,  Lord,  and  let  me  now 
Thy  promis'd  aid  receive. 

26  To  thee  I  still  declare  ray  ways, 

And  thou  inclin'st  thine  ear  ; 
O  teach  me  then  my  future  life 
By  thy  just  laws  to  steer. 

27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 

And  by  their  guidance  walk, 
The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done^ 
Shall  be  my  constant  talk. 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  sinks, 

Press'd  down  with  weighty  care  ; 
Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 
My  wasted  strength  repair. 

29.  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  wTays 
And  lying  arts  removed  ; 
But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep  .  { 

The  path  by  thee  appro  v'd. 

30  Thy  faithful  ways,  thou  God  of  truth,  , 

My  happy  choice  I've  made  ; 
Thy  judgments,  as  my  rule  of  life 
Before  me  always  laid. 

31  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree  ; 
O  then  preserve  thy  servant,  Lord, 

From  shame  and  ruin  free. 
32.  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 

Shall  I  with  pleasure  run, 
And,  with  a  heart  enlarg'd  with  joy; 

Successfully  go  on, 

HE. 

33  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes,  Lord, 

Thy  righteous  paths  display  ; 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  lifep 
Will  never  go  astray. 

34  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 

Wilt  graciously  impart, 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 
Devote  my  zealous  heart. 
£5   Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 

To  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 


W  P6ALM  CXIX. 

Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 

Incline  my  willing  heart ; 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  wealth 
From  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 

37  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes, 

Which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
But  give  me  lively  pow'r  and  strength 

To  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 
28  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  mad'st* 

And  give  thy  servant  aid, 
Who  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 

Is  awfully  afraid. 

39  The  foul  disgrace  I  justly  fear, 

In  mercy,  Lord,  remove  ; 
For  all  the  judgments  thou  ordain'st 
Are  full  of  grace  and  love. 

40  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands 

My  longing  heart  does  pant  ; 
O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 
And  promised  succour  grant. 

VAU. 

41  Thy  constant  blessing,  Lord,  bestow, 

To  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  saving  health  impart. 

42  So  shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 

This  ready  answer  make  ; 
"  In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 
"  His  faithful  promise  break." 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 

Be  from  my  mouth  remov'd  ; 
Since  still  my  ground  of  stedfast  hope 
Thy.,  just  decrees  have  prov'd. 

44  So  I  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 

Will  all  my  study  bend  ; 
From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 
In  their  observance  spend. 

45  E'er  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 

From  all  incumbrance  free  ; 

Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 

With  thy  commands  agree. 


TSALM  CXIX.  167 

46  Thy  laws  shall  be  my  constant  talk  ; 

And  princes  shall  attend, 
Whilst  I  the  justice  of  thy  ways 
With  confidence  defend. 

47  My  longing  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 

Shall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 
When  in  thy  lov'd  commandments  I 
My  happy  hours  employ. 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  just  decrees 

Lift  up  my  willing  hands  ; 
My  care  and  bus'ness  then  shall  be 
To  study  thy  commands. 

ZAIX. 

49  According  to  thy  promis'd  grace, 

Thy  favour,  Lord,  extend  ; 
Make  good  to  me  the  word  on  which 
Thy  servant's  hopes  depend. 

50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 

Did  all  my  griefs  controul  ; 
Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 
Reviv'd  my  fainting  soul. 

51  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mockj 

And  all  my  hopes  deride  ; 
Yet  from  thy  law  not  all  their  scoffs 
Could  make  me  turn  aside. 

52  Thy  judgments  then,  of  ancient  date, 

I  quickly  call'd  to  mind, 
Till,  ravish'd  with  such  thoughts,  my  soui, 
Did  speedy  comfort  find. 

53  Sometimes  I  stand  amaz'd,  like  one 

With  deadly  horror  struck, 

To  think  how  all  my  sinful  foes 

Have  thy  just  laws  forsook. 

54  But  I  thy  statutes  and  decrees 

My  cheerful  anthems  made  ; 
Whilst  through  strange  lands  and  desert  wilds 
I  like  a  pilgrim  stray'd. 

55  Thy  Name,  that  cheer'd  my  heart  by  day, 

Has  fill'd  my  thoughts  by  night : 
I  then  resolv'd  by  thy  just  laws 
To  guide  my  steps  aright. 

56  That  peace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 

In  deep  distress  sustuin'd, 
By  strict  obedience  to  thy  will 
I  happily  obtain'd. 


«#  PSALM  CXf'X. 

CHETH. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou, 

And  sure  possession  art  ; 
Thy  words  I  sted fasti y  resolve 
To  treasure  in  my  heart. 

58  With  all  the  strength  of  warm  desire 

I  did  thy  grace  implore  ; 
Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
Thy  mercy's  boundless  store. 

59  With  due  reflection  and  strict  care 

On  all  my  ways  I  thought ; 
And  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths, 
My  wand'ring  steps  I  brought. 

60  I  lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste, 

Resoh  *d  without  delay 
To  watch  that  I  might  never  more 
From  thy  commandments  stray. 

6 1  Though  num'rous  troops  of  sinful  men 

To  rob  me  have  combin'd, 
Yet  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 

Have  ever  kept  in  mind. 
52  In  dead  of  night  I  will  arise 

To  sing  thy  solemn  praise  ; 
Convinc'd  how  much  I  always  ought 

To  love  thy  righteous  ways. 
63  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  Name 

Myself  L  closely  join  ; 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 

To  thy  commands  resign. 
J64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Abundantly  is  shed ; 
O  make  me  then  exactly  learn 

Thy  sacred  paths  to  tread. 

TETH. 

65  With  me,  thy  servant,  thou  hast  dealt 

Most  graciously,  O  Lord, 
Repeated  benefits  bestow'd, 
According  to  thy  word. 

66  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill,  by  which 

Right  judgment  is  attain'd, 

Wrho  in  belief  of  thy  commands 

Have  stedfastly  remain'd. 

6T  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  coursec 

My  foot-steps  went  astray  ; 


PSALM  CXIX.  169 

But  'I  have  since  been  disciplin'd 
Thy  precepts  to  obey. 

68  Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good, 

And  all  thou  dost  is  so  ; 
Cn  me,  thy  statutes  to  discern, 
Thy  saving  skill  bestow. 

69  The  proud  have  forg'd  malicious  lies, 

My  spotless  fame  to  stain  ; 
But  my  fix'd  heart  without  reserve, 

Thy  precepts  shall  retain. 
*"©  While  pamper'd,  they,  with  prosp'rous  ills, 

In  sensual  pleasure  live, 
My  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 

But  wiiat  thy  precepts  give. 

71  Tis  good  for  me  that  I  have  felt 

Affliction's  chast'ning  rod, 
That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 
The  statutes  of  my  God. 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 

Of  more  esteem  I  hold 
Than  untouch'd  mines,  than  thousand  mines 
Of  silver  and  of  gold. 

JOD. 

73  To  me,  who  am  the  workmanship 

Of  thy  Almighty  hands, 
The  heav'nly  understanding  give 
To  learn  thy  just  commands. 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 

Strong  comfort  will  afford, 
To  see  success  attend  my  hopes, 
Who  trusted  in  thy  word. 

75  That  right  thy  judgments  are,  I  now 

By  sure  experience  see  ; 
And  that  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 
Thou  hast  afflicted  me. 

76  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 

Afford  me  needful  aid  ; 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 
To  me,  thy  servant,  made. 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore, 

That  I  again  may  live  ; 
Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight 
But  what  thy  precepts  give. 
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11%  PSALM  CXIX. 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok'd, 

To  ruin  me  have  sought, 
Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 
Employ  my  harmless  thought. 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thy  Name  espouse 

My  cause,  and  those  alone 
Who  have,  by  strict  and  pious  search, 
Thy  sacred  precepts  known. 

80  In  thy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 

Continue  always  sound ; 
That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 
May  never  me  confound. 

CAP  II. 

8 1  My  soul  with  lonp:  expentance  faints 

To  see  thy  saving  grace  ; 
Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  word 
My  confidence  I  place. 

82  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fail 

With  waiting  for  thy  word  ; 
O  !  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 
And  promis'd  aid  afford  ! 

83  My  skin  like  shrivel'd  parchment  show's. 

That  long  in  smoke  is  set ; 
Yet  no  affliction  me  can  force 
Thy  statutes  to  forget. 
S4  How  many  days  must  I  endure 
Of  sorrow  and  distress  ? 
When  wilt  thou  judgment  execute 
On  them  who  me  oppress  ? 
85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  for  me, 
That  have  no  other  foes, 
But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 
And  thy  just  laws  oppose. 
66  With  sacred  truth's  eternal  laws 
All  thy  commands  agree  ; 
Men  persecute  me  without  cause  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  my  helper  be. 
-S7  With  close  designs  against  my  life 
They  had  almost  prevailed  ; 
But  in  obedience  to  thy  will, 
My  duty  never  fail'd. 
88  Thy  wonted  kindness,  Lord,  restore, 
My  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 
That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 
My  life's  whole  course  may  steer 


rSALM  CX IX.  171 

LAMED. 

89  For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 

Unchang'd  thou  dost  remain  ; 
Thy  word,  establish'd  in  the  heav'ns, 
Does  all  their  orbs  sustain. 

90  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 

Immoveable  shall  stand, 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 
By  thy  Almighty  hand. 

91  All  things  the  course  by  thee  ordain'd 

Ev'n  to  this  day  fulfill  ; 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 
And  servants  of  thy  will. 

92  Unless  thy  sacred  law  had  been 

My  comfort  and  delight, 
I  must  have  fainted,  and  expir'd 
In  dark  affliction's  night. 

93  Thy  precepts,  therefore,  from  my  thoughts 

Shall  never,  Lord,  depart  ; 
For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 
Restor'd  my  dying*  heart. 

94  As  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

Protect  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
Who  have  thy  precepts  sought  to  know, 
And  carefully  perform. 

95  The  wicked  have  their  ambush  laid 

My  guiltless  life  to  take  ; 
But  in  the  midst  of  danger  I 
Thy  word  my  study  make. 

96  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below  ; 
But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself. 
No  change  or  period  know. 

MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 

No  language  can  display  ; 
They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 
My  ravish'd  thoughts  all  day. 

98  Through  thy  commands  I  wiser  grow 

Than  all  my  subtle  foes  ; 
For  thy  sure  word  doth  me  direct, 
And  all  my  ways  dispose. 
!M)  From  me  my  former  teachers  now 
May  abler  counsel  take , 


H2  PSALM  CXIX. 

Because  thy  sacred  precepts  I 
My  constant  study  make. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 

The  sages  of  our  days  ; 
Because  by  thy  unerring  rules 
I  order  all  my  ways. 

101  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrain'd 

From  ev'ry  sinful  way, 
That  to  thy  sacred  word  I  might 
Entire  obedience  pay. 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgments  stray'd, 

By  vain  desires  misled  ; 
For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me, 
Thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me  ! 

0  what  divine  repast ! 

How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul 
Than  honey  to  my  taste  ; 
1-04  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I 
With  heav'nly  skill  am  blest, 
Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sia- 

1  utterly  detest, 

JVUJV\ 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

The  way  of  truth  to  show  ; 
A  watch-light  to  point  out  the  path 
In  which  I  ought  to  go. 

106  I  swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 

Will  never  start  aside, 
That  in  thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Will  stedfastly  abide. 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  so  opprest, 

That  I  can  bear  no  more, 
According  to  thy  word  do  thou 
My  fainting  soul  restore. 
^  108  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 
With  thee  acceptance  find  ; 
And  in  thy  righteous  judgments,  Lord): 
Instruct  my  willing  mind. 

109  Though  ghastly  dangers  me  surround, 
My  soul  they  cannot  awe, 
Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 
From  thinking  on  thy  law. 


PSALM  CXIX.  It3 

ilO  My  wicked  and  invet'rate  foes 

For  me  their  snares  have  laid  ; 
Yet  I  have  kept  the  upright  path. 
Nor  from  thy  precepts  stray'd. 
1  i  I   Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
My  heritage  and  choice  ; 
For  they  when  other  comforts  fail, 
My  drooping  heart  rejoice. 
M2  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
Thy  statutes  to  obey, 
And  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 
Shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

SAMECH. 

113  Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices 

I  utterly  detest  ; 
But  to  thy  law  affection  bear 
Too  great  to  be  exprest. 

114  My  hiding  place,  my  refuge-tow'r, 

And  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord  ; 
I  firmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 
On  thy  unerring  word. 

115  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickedness, 

Approach  not  my  abode  ; 

For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 

The  precepts  of  my  God. 

116  According  to  thy  gracious  word, 

From  danger  set  me  free  ; 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashanVd, 
That  I  repese  in  thee. 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe, 

And  rescu'd  from  distress  j 
To  thy  decrees  continually 
My  just  respect  address. 
LIB  The  wicked  thou  hast  trod  to  earth, 
Who  from  thy  3tatutes  stray *d ; 
Their  vile  deceit  the  just  reward 
Of  their  own  falsehood  made. 
119  The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land 
Thou  dost  like  dross  remove  ; 
I  therefore,  with  such  jusiice  charm'd? 
Thy  testimonies  love. 
£20  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  me  dread, 
Lest  I  should  so  offend, 
When  on  transgressors  I  behold 
Thy  judgments  thus  descent*, 
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174  frtM  CXIX 

121  Judgment  and  justice  I  have  lov'd  $ 

O  therefore,.  Lord,  engage 
In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 
To  my  oppressors  rage. 

122  Do  thou  be  surety,  Lord,  for  me, 

And  so  shall  this  distress 
Prove  good  for  me ;   nor  shall  the  proud 
My  guiltless  soul  oppress, 

My  eyes,  alas  !  begin  to  fail, 
In  long  expectance  held  ; 

Till  thy  salvation  they  behold. 
And  righteous  word  fulhll'd. 

124  To  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 

Thy  wonted  grace  display, 
And  discipline  my  willing  heart 
Thy  statutes  to  obey. 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 
That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
The  full  extent  may  know. 

126  Tis  time,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lor^ 

Thy  vengeance  to  employ  ; 
When  men  with  open  violence 
Thy  sacred  law  destroy. 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands 

But  makes  their  value  rise 
In  my  esteem,  who  purest  gold, 
Compar'd  with  them  despise. 

128  Thy  precepts  therefore  I  account, 

In  all  respects  divine  j 
They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right. 
And  all  false  ways  dtcline. 
FE. 

129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 

No  words  can  represent ; 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 
My  zealous  heart  is  bent. 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 

Celestial  li^ht  displays, 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 
To  simplest  minds  conveys. 

1S1   With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stoodfr 
And  fainting  with  desire ; 


PSALM  CKIX.  IV> 

That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 
The  sacred  skill  acquire. 

132  With  favour,  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 

Who  thy  relief  implore  ; 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 
-  Who  thy  blest  Name  adore, 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word 

Let  all  my  footsteps  be  'r 
Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 
Dominion  have  o'er  me. 

134  Release,  entirely  set  me  free 

From  persecuting  hands, 
That,  unmolested,  I  may  learn 
And  practise  thy  commands, 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 

Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  ^ 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 
My  heart  with  zeal  incline. 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 

Whence  briny  rivers  flow, 
To  see  mankind  against  thy  laws 
In  bold  defiance  go. 

TSADDI. 

137  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 

Wrong'd  innocence  may  trust ; 
And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
In  all  respects  are  just. 

138  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were* 

Which  thou  didst  first  decree  ; 
And  all  with  faithfulness  performM 
Succeeding  times  shall  see. 

139  WTith  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away, 

My  soul  with  anguish  frets, 

To  set  my  foes  contemn  at  once 

Thy  promises  and  threats. 

140  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thine, 

Howe'er  by  them  despis'd, 

Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 

By  me,  thy  servant,  priz'd. 

141  Brought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate, 

Contempt  from  all  I  find  i 
Yet  no  vffronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 
Thy  precepts  from  my  xninch 


175  PSALM   CXIX. 

143   Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure >_ 
When  time  itself  is  past  ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth 
Which  shall  forever  last. 

143  Though  trouble,  anguish,  doubts,  and  dre  a-], 

To  compass  me  unite  ; 
Beset  with  clanger,  still  I  make 
Thy  precepts  my  delight. 

144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules 

Thy  testimonies  give  : 
Teach  me  the  wisdom  that  will  make 
Mv  soul  for  ever  live. 
KOPH. 
!45  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd, 
Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry  ; 
And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform. 
Will  all  my  care  apply. 
246   Again  more  fervently  1  pray'd, 
O  save  me,  that  I  may 
Thy  testimonies  throughly  know, 
And  stedfastlv  obey. 
147  My  earlier  pray'r  the  dawning  day 
Prevented,  while  I  cry'd 
To  him,  on  whose  engaging  word 
My  hope  alone  rely'd. 
i4S  With  zeal  have  I  awak'd  before 
The  midnight  watch  was  set, 
That  1  of  thy  mysterious  word 
Might  perfect  knowiedge  get. 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice>- 

And  wonted  favour  show  : 

O  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 

Toy  judgment  ever  true. 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance, 

And  hourly  nearer  d  aw  ; 
What  treatment  can  I  hope  from  them 
Who  violate  thy  law  ? 

151  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is, 

Thou,  Lord,  art  yet  more  near  ; 
Thou,  whose  co  nmands  are  righteous  all 

Thy  promises  sincere. 
552  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 

My  soul  lias  known  of  old, 
*J  i  it  they  w^rc  true,  and  ihall  thtir  trutft 

To  endless  ages  bold. 


PSALM  CXVX.  "7 

RRSCH. 

153  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord, 

And  me  from  bondage  draw  ; 
Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress, 
Who  ne'er  forgets  thy  law. 

154  Plead  thou  my  cause  ;  to  that  and  me 

Thy  timely  aid  afford  ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me, 
According  to  thy  word. 

155  From  harden'd  sinners  thou  remov'st 

Salvation  far  away  ; 
Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them 
Who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are 

To  all  who  thee  adore  ; 
According  to  thy  judgments,  Lord, 
My  fainting  hopes  restore. 

157  A  num'rous  host  of  spiteful  foes 

Against  my  life  combine  ; 
But  all  too  few  to  force  my  soul  i 
Thy  statutes  to  decline. 

158  Those  bold  transgressors  I  beheld, 

And  was  with  grief  oppress'd, 
To  see  with  what  audacious  pride 

Thy  cov'nant  they  transgress'd. 
156  Yet  while  they  slight,  consider,  Lord? 

How  I  thy  precepts  love  ; 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 

Of  mercy  from  above. 
160  As  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 

Has  held  through  ages  past, 
So  shall  thy  righteous  judgments,  firm; 

To  endless  ages  last. 

SCffitf. 

}6\  Though  mighty  tyrants,  without  cause. 
Conspire  my  blood  to  shed, 
Thy  sacred  word  has  pow'r  alone 
To  fill  my  heart  with  dread. 
162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 
With  heav'nly  rapture  warms  ; 
Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war. 
Have  such  transporting  charms, 

J63  Perfidious  practices  and  lies. 
I  utterly  detest ; 


1*1  PSALM  CXIX. 

But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear, 
Too  vast  to  be  exprest. 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  grateful  voice* 

Thy  praises  I  resound, 
Because  I  find  thy  judgments  all 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'd. 

165  Secure,  substantial  peace  have  they 

Who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 
No  smiling  mischief  they  can  tempt, 
Nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hop'd, 

And  though  so  long  delay 'd, 
With  cheerful  zeal  and  strictest  care 
All  thy  commands  obey'd. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept, 

And  constantly  obey'd ; 
Because  the  love  I  bore  to  them 
Thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  strict  observance  of  thy  laws 

I  never  yet  withdrew  ; 
Convinc'd  that  my  most  secret  ways 
Are  open  to  thy  view. 

TAU. 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry, 

Attend.  O  gracious  Lord  ; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  heav'nly  skilly 
According  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  repeated  pray'r  at  last 

Before  thy  throne  appear  ; 
According  to  thy  plighted  word, 
For  my  relief  draw  near. 

171  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return 

The  tribute  of  their  praise, 
When  thou  thy  counsels  hast  reveal'd* 
And  taught  me  thy  just  ways. 
i72  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word 
Shall  thankfulk  resound, 
Because  thy  promises  are  all 
With  truth  and  justice  crown'cj, 

L73  Let  thy  Almighty  arm  appear, 
And  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 
For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd 
Ttly  heart's  free  choice  have  ma$e* 


PSALMS  CXX,  CXXr.  1Y0 

J74  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  see 
Thy  saving  grace  restorM  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew  but  what  thy  laws, 
Thy  heav'nly  laws  afford. 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  sing 
My  great  Restorer's  praise  ; 
Whose  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woo, 
My  fainting  soul  shall  raise. 
i76  Like  some  lost  sheep  I've  stray'd,  till  I 
Despair  my  way  to  find  ; 
Thou,  therefore,  Lord,  thy  servant  seel^ 
Who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM  CXX. 

1  TN  deep  distress  I  oft  have  cry'd 
-I     To  God,  who  never  yet  deny'd 

To  rescue  me  oppress'd  with  wrongs  ; 
5  Once  more,  O  Lord,  deliv'rance  send, 
From  lying  lips  my  soul  defend, 

And  from  the  rage  of  sland'ring  tongues. 
S  What  little  profit  can  accrue, 
And  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 
O  thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee  ! 

4  Thy  sting  upon  thyself  shall  turn  ; 
Of  lasting  flames,  that  fiercely  burn, 

The  constant  fuel  thou  shait  be. 

5  But,  ()  !  how  wretched  is  my  doom, 
Who  am  a  sojourner  become 

In  barren  Mesech's  desert  soil  ! 
With  Kedar's  wicked  tents  enclos'd, 
To  lawless  savages  expos'd, 

Who  live  on  nought  but  theft  and  spoil. 

6  My  hapless  dwelling  is  with  those 
Who  peace  and  amity  oppose, 

And  pleasure  take  in  others'  harms  : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I  court  and  seek  ; 
But  when  to  them  of  peace  I  speak, 

They  straight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  arms, 

PSALM  CXXI. 

i  'T'O  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes, 
-A       From  thence  expecting  aid  ; 

2  From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God 

Who  heav'n  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Thr  n  thou,  my  soul,  in  safely  rest, 

Thy  Guardian  will  not  sleep  j 


180  PSALM  CXXU. 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards, 

Will  Israel's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  the  Almighty's  wings 

Thou  shalt  securely  rest, 

6  Where  neither  sun  nor  moon  shall  thee 

By  day  or  night  molest. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life 

His  care  shall  guard  thee  still  ; 

8  From  the  blind  strokes  of  chance,  and  foe* 

That  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  abroad,  in  peace,  in  war, 

Thy  God  shall  thee  defend; 
Conduct  thee  through  life's  pilgrimage 
Safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

PSALM  CXXIL 

1  f\  TWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear 
\J  Our  tribes  devoutly  say, 

Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste, 
And  keep  your  festal  day  ! 

2  At  Salem's  courts  we  must  appear 

With  our  assembled  powers, 

3  In  strong  and  beauteous  order  rang'd. 

Like  her  united  towers. 

4  Tis  thither,  by  divine  command, 

-The  tribes  of  God  repair, 
Before  his  ark  to  celebrate 

His  Name  with  praise  and  pray'r. 

5  Tribunals  stand  erected  there, 

Where  equity  takes  place  : 
There  stand  the  courts  and  palaces 
Of  royal  David's  race. 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace, 

For  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 
Thou  holy  city  of  our  God, 
Who  bare  true  love  to  thee. 

7  May  peace  within  thy  sacred  walls 

A  constant  guest  be  found, 
With  plenty  and  prosperity 
Thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

8  For  my  dear  brethren's  sake  and  friends 

No  less  than  brethren  dear, 
I'll  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  tow'rs 
A  constant  guest  appear. 


VSALMS  CXXlll,  CXXIV,  CXXV.  1** 

9  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good, 
And  ever  wish  thee  well, 
Tor  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake, 
Where  God  vouchsafes  to  dwell. 

PSALM  CXXIII. 

?5  2   /^\N  thee,  who  dwell'st  above  the  skyes, 
\^J   For  mercy  wait  my  longing  eyes  ; 
As  servants  wait  their  master's  hands, 
And  maids  their  mistresses'  commands, 

$,  4,  O  then  have  mercy  on  us,  Lord  ; 
Thy  gracious  aid  to  us  afford  ; 
To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  oppress, 
Grown  rich  and  proud  by  our  distress. 

PSALM  CXXIV. 

1  TTAD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
ll    Been  pleas'd  to  interpose  ; 

2  Had  he  not  then  espous'd  our  cause, 

When  men  against  us  rose  ; 
5,  4,  5  Their  wrath  had  swallowM  us  alive, 
And  rag'd  without  controul  j 
Their  spite  and  pride's  united  floods 
Had  quite  o'erwhelm'd  our  souL 

6  But  prais'd  be  our  eternal  Lord, 

Who  rescu'd  us  that  day, 
Nor  to  their  savage  jaws  gave  up 
Our  threaten'd  lives  a  prey. 

7  Our  soul  is  like  a  bird  escap'd 

From  out  the  fowler's  net ; 
The  snare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  cross'd, 
And  we  at  freedom  set. 

-S  Secure  in  his  Almighty  Name 
Our  confidence  remains, 
Who,  as  he  made  both  heav'n  and  earth, 
Of  both  sole  Monarch  reigns. 

PSALM  CXXV. 

1  TT7*HO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust, 

▼  V     Like  Sion's  rock  shall  stand  ; 
Like  her  immoveable  be  fix'd 
By  his  Almighty  hand. 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  ev'iy  side 

Jerusalem  enclose  ; 
So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints, 
To  guard  them  from  their  foes. 

Q 


182  1'SALMS  CXXVI,  CXXY1I. 

3  The  wicked  may  afflict  the  just, 

But  ne'er  too  long  oppress, 

Nor  force  him  by  despair  to  seek 

Base  means  for  his  redress. 

4  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those 

Who  righteous  deeds  affect ; 
The  heart  that  innocence  retains, 
Let  innocence  protect. 

5  Ail  those  that  walk  in  crooked  paths 

The  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 
Cut  off  th'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints 
With  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM  CXXVI. 

1  \T7*HEN  Sion's  God  her  sons  recall'd 

VV      From  long  captivity, 
Jt  scem'd  at  first  a  pleasing  dream 
Of  what  we  wish'cl  to  see  : 

2  But  soon  in  unaccustom'd  mirth, 

We  did  our  voice  employ, 
And  sung  our  great  Restorer's  praise 
In  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 

Our  heathen  foes  repining  stood, 

Yet  were  compell'd  to  own 
That  great  and  wondrous  was  the  work 

Our  God  for  us  had  done. 

3  "  Twas  great,  say  they,  twas  woudrous  great  ;' 

Much  more  should  we  confess, 
The  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof 
We  reap  the  glad  success. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant,  Lord, 

Of  Israel's  captive  bands. 
More  welcome  than  refreshing  show'rs 
To  parch'd  and  thirsty  lands  ; 

5  That  we,  whose  work  commene'd  in  tears. 

May  see  our  labours  thrive, 
Till  finish'd  with  success,  to  make 
Our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

6.  Though  he  desponds  that  sows  his  grain, 
Vet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full-eai'd  sheaves,  and  bring 
The  joyful  harvest  home. 

PSALM    CXXVI  I. 

I   TTTE  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless 
VV    The  Lord  the  pile  sustain  ; 


PSALM  CXXVIII.  183 

Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 
The  watchman  wakes  in  vain. 

2  In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day, 

And  late  to  rest  repair, 
Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil, 
And  eat  the  bread  of  care.- 

Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them, 

He  on  his  saints  bestows  ; 
He  crowns  their  labours  with  success-, 

Their  nights  with  sound  repose. 

3  Children,  those  comforts  of  our  life, 

Are  presents  from  the  Lord  ; 
He  gives  a  num'rous  race  of  heirs, 
As  piety's  reward. 

I  As  arrows  in  a  giant's  hand, 

When  marching  forth  to  war  ; 
Ev'n  so  the  sons  of  sprightly  youth, 
Their  parents'  safeguard  are. 
>  Happy  the  man  whose  quiver's  fill'd 
With  these  prevailing  arms  ; 
He  need  not  fear  to  meet  his  foe, 
At  law  or  war's  alarms. 

PSALM  CXXVIII. 

THE  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord, 
Nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confin'd  with  care 

To  his  appointed  ways. 
He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns 

Of  his  own  labour  feed  ; 
Without  dependance  live  and  see 
His  wishes  all  succeed. 

His  wife,  like  a  fair  fertile  vine* 

Her  lovely  fruit  shall  bring  ; 
His  children,  like  young  olive  plants, 

About  his  table  spring. 
Who  fears  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus*j 

Him  Sion's  God  shall  bless, 
And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see 

Jerusalem's  success. 

He  shall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him 

Descend  with  vast  increase  ; 
Much  blessM  in  his  own  prosp'rous  state, 

And  more  in  Israel's  peace. 


J*4  PSALMS  CXXIX,  CXXX. 

PSALM  CXXIX. 

1  'C'ROM  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say, 
-L       They  oft  have  me  assail'cl, 

2  Reduc'd  me  oft  to  heavy  straits, 

But  never  quite  prevail'd. 

3  They  oft  have  plough'd  my  patient  back 

With  furrows  deep  and  long  ; 

4  Cut  our  just  God  has  broke  their  chains, 

And  rescu'd  us  from  wrong. 

5  Defeat,  confusion,  shameful  rout 

Be  still  the  doom  of  those, 
Their  righteous  doom,  who  Sion  hate,. 
And  Sion's  God  oppose. 

6  Like  corn  upon  our  houses'  tops, 

Untimely  let  them  fade,. 
Which  too  much  heat,  and  want  of  rooty 
Has  blasted  in  the  blade  : 

7  Which  in  his  arms  no  reaper  takes, 

But  unregarded  leaves  ; 
No  binder  thinks  it  worth  his  pains 
To  fold  it  into  sheaves. 
$  No  traveller  that  passes  by 
Vouchsafes  a  minute's  stop, 
To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 
Heav'n's  blessings  on  the  crop. 
PSALM  CXXX. 

1  T7ROM  lowest  depths  of  woe 
JL       To  God  I  sent  my  ciy  ; 

2  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice- 

And  graciously  reply. 

3  Should'st  thou  severely  judge, 

Who  can  the  trial  bear  I 

4  But  thou  forgiv'st,  lest  we  despond, 

And  quite  renounce  thy  fear. 

5  My  soul  with  patience  waits 

For  thee,  the  living  Lord  ; 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built. 
Thy  never-failing  word. 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  thy  enliv'ning  ray, 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

1  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 

No  bounds  his  mercy  knews  j 


PSALMS  CXXXl  CXXXII.  18* 

The  plenteous  source  and  spring  from  whence 

Eternal  succour  flows  ; 
3   Whose  friendly  streams  to  us 

Supplies  in  want  convey  ; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse, 

And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

PSALM  CXXXL 
i    /""X   LORD,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart. 
\_J   Nor  cast  a  scornful  eye  ; 
Nor  my  aspiring  thoughts  employ 
In  things  for  mc  too  high. 

2  With  infant  innocence  thou  know'st 

I  have  myself  demean'd  ; 
Compos'd  to  quiet,  like  a  babe 
That  from  the  breast  is  wean'd. 

3  Like  me  let  Israel  hope  in  God, 

His  aid  alone  implore  ; 
But  now  and  ever  trust  in  him, 
Who  lives  for  evermore. 
PSALM  CXXXIL 
1    T    ET  David,  Lord,  a  constant  place 
JL-*     In  thy  remembrance  find  ; 
Let  all  the  sorrows  he  endur'd 
Be  ever  in  thy  mind. 
3  Remember  what  a  solemn  oath 
To  thee,  his  Lord,  he  swore  ; 
Plow  to  the  mighty  God  he  vow'd, 
Whom  Jacob's  sons  adore  ;, 

3,  4  I  will  not  go  into  my  house, 
Nor  to  my  bed  ascend  ; 
No  soft  repose  shall  close  my  eye$, 
Nor  sleep  my  eye-lids  bend  ; 
B  Till  for  the  Lord's  design'd  abode 
I  mark  the  deslin'd  ground ; 
Till  I  a  decent  place  of  rest 
For  Jacob's  God  have  found. 

6  The  appointed  place,  with  shouts  of  pyr 

At  Ephrata  we  found, 
And  made  the  woods  and  neighb'ring  fields 
Our  glad  applause  resound. 

7  O  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 

To  his  abode  repair  ; 
And.  prostrate  at  his  foot-stool  fall'n. 
Pour  out  our  humble  pray'r. 

Q  i 


B*  psalm  cxxxur. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 
Thy  constant  place  of  rest ; 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark, 
But  with  thy  presence,  blest. 
9,  10   Clothe  thou  thy  priests  with  righteousness* 
Make  thou  thy  saints  rejoice  ; 
And,  for  thy  servant  David's  sake, 
Hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 

1 1   God  sware  to  David  in  his  truth,. 
Nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 
One  of  thy  offspring  after  thee, 
Upon  thy  throne  shall  reign  : 
.  12  And  if  thy  seed  my  cov'nant  keep,. 
And  to  my  laws  submit, 
Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne 
For  ever  more  shall  sit. 

]3,  14  For  Sion  does,  in  God's  esteem. 
All  other  seats  excel  ; 
His  place  of  everlasting  rest, 
Where  he  desires  to  dwell. 
15,  16  Her  store,  says  he,  I  will  increase- 
Her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 
Her  saints  shall  shout  for  joy,  her  priests 
My  saving  health  confess. 

)7  There  David's  pow'r  shall  long  remain 
In  his  successive  line, 
And  nry  anointed  servant  there 
Shall  with  fresh  lustre  shine. 
18  The  faces  of  his  vanquish'd  foes 
Confusion  shall  o'erspread ; 
"Whilst,  with  confirm'd  success,  his  crowr. 
Shall  flourish  on  his  head. 
PSALM  CXXXIII. 
1    T  TOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be, 
A  A.     How  great  their  pleasure  prove, 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent 
In  offices  of  love  I 
3  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil, 
Which,  pour'd  on  Aaron's  head, 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes 
Its  costly  moisture  shed. 

o  Tis  like  refreshing  dew  which  does 
On  Hermon's  top  distil  ; 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall 
On  Sion's  fruitful  hilK 


o 


PSALMS  CXXX1V,  CXXXV.  Il> 

6  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat, 
Where  the  Almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing  has  ordain'd, 
And  life's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  CXXX1V. 

1  T) LESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend 
JLJ     Upon  his  solemn  state, 

That  in  his  temple,  night  by  night, 

With  humble  rev'rence  wait : 
2,  3  Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands, 

And  bless  his  holy  Name  : 
From  Sion  bless  thy  Israel,  Lord, 

Who  earth  and  heaven  didst  frame. 

PSALM  CXXXV. 

PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent? 
And  magnify  his  Name  ; 
Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord 
His  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him  all  ye  that  in  his  house 

Attend  with  constant  care  ; 
WTith  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts 
With  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  truest  int'rest  is, 

Glad  hymns  of  praise  to  sing  ; 
And  with  loud  songs  to  bless  his  Name^ 
A  most  delightful  thing. 

4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice 

The  sons  of  Jacob  makes  j 
And  Israel's  offspring  for  his  own 
Most  valued  treasure  takes. 

5  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have 

By  glad  experience  found  ; 
And  seen  how  he,  with  wondrous  power; 
Above  all  Gods  is  crown'd. 

6  For  he,  with  unresisted  strength, 

Performs  his  sov'reign  will, 
In  heav'n  and  earth,  and  wat'ry  stores 
That  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

3  He  raises  vapours  from  the  ground, 
Which,  pois'd  in  liquid  air, 
Fall  down  at  last  in  show'rs,  through  which 
His  dreadful  lightnings  glare, 


hs  psalm  cxxxv: 

8  He  from  his  store-house  brings  the  winds* 
And  he,  with  vengeful  hand, 
The  first-born  slew  of  man  and  beast, 
Through  Egypt's  mourning  land. 

•  9  He  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  show'd, 
Through  stubborn  Egypt's  coasts  ; 
Nor  Pharaoh  could  his  plagues  escape, 
Nor  all  his  num'rous  hosts. 
10,  11   Twas  he  that  various  nations  smote* 
And  mighty  kings  suppress'd  ; 
Sihon  and  Og,  and  all  besides, 
Who  Canaan's  land  possess'd. 

12,  13- Their  land  upon  his  chosen  race 
He  firmly  did  entail  ; 
For  which  his  fame  shall  always  last, 
His  praise  shall  never  fail. 

14  For  God  shall  soon  his  people's  cause 

With  pitying  eyes  survey  ; 
Repent  him  of  his  wrath,  and  turn 
His  kindled  ruge  away. 

15  Those  idols  whose  false  worship  spreads 

O'er  all  the  heathen  lands, 
Are  made  of  silver  and  of  gold, 
The  work  of  human  hands. 
16,  17  They  move  not  their  fictitious  tongues. 
Nor  see  with  po^sh'd  eyes  ; 
Their  counterfeited  ears  are  deaf, 
No  breath  their  mouth  supplies. 

18  As  senseless  as  themselves  are  they 

That  all  their  skill  apply 
To  make  them,  or  in  dangerous  times 
On  them  for  aid  rely. 

19  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 

Let  grateful  Israel  pay  ; 
Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron's  race 
To  Wess  the  Lord  delay. 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 

Let  Levi's  house  express  ; 
And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 
II is  Name  for  ever  bless. 

21  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous  works 

In  Sion's  courts  proclaim  ; 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells. 
Exalt  his  holy  Name. 


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PSALM  CXXXVI. 
I  rTX)  God  the  mighty  Lord 
JL    Your  joyful  thanks  repeat  ; 
To  him  clue  praise  afford, 
As  good  as  he  is  great : 
For  God  does  prove 
Our  constant  friend, 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

2,  3  To  him  whose  wondrous  power 
All  other  gods  obey, 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 
This  grateful  homage  pay  :• 
For  God,  &d 

4,  5  By  his  Almighty  hand 

Amazing  works  are  wrought ; 
The  heav'ns  by  his  command 
Were  to  perfection  brought : 
For  God,  &c. 

6  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
About  the  spacious  land  ; 
And  made  the  rising  ground 
Above  the  waters  stand  fi 
For  God,  &c. 

7,  8,  9  Through  heav'n  he  did  display 
His  num'rous  hosts  of  light  -, 
The  sun  to  rule  by  day, 

The  moon  and  stars  by  night : 
For  God,  &c. 

10,  1 1,  12  He  struck  the  first-born  dead 
Of  Egypt's  stubborn  land  } 
And  thence  his  people  led 
With  his  resistless  hand  : 
For  God,  &c, 

13,  14  By  him  the  raging  sea, 

As  if  in  pieces  rent, 

Disclos'd  a  middle  way, 

Through  which  his  people  went ; 
For  God,  iP'c. 

15  Where  soon  he  overthrew 

Proud  Pharaoh  and  his  host, 
Who,  daring  to  pursue, 
Were  in  the  billows  lost ; 
For  God,  tfc. 


190  PSALM  CXXXVII. 

16,  17,  18  Through  deserts  vast  and  wild 
He  led  the  chosen  seed  ; 
And  famous  princes  foil'd, 

And  made  great  monarchs  bleed  : 
For  God,  <3"c. 

19,  20  Sihon,  whose  potent  hand 

Great  Amnion's  sceptre  sway'd  ; 
And  Og,  whose  stern  command 
Rich  Bashan's  land  6bey'd  : 
For  God,  tfc. 

21,  22  And,  of  his  wondrous  grace, 
Their  lands  whom  he  destroy'd, 
He  gave  to  Israel's  race, 
To  be  by  them  enjoy'd  : 
For  God,  &c. 

23,  24  He  in  our  depth  of  woes, 
On  us  with  favour  thought^ 
And  from  our  cruel  foes, 

In  peace  and  safety  brought :  ,   m 

For  God,  &c. 

25,  26  He  does  the  food  supply, 
On  which  all  creatures  live, 
To  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
Eternal  praises  give  : 
For  God  will  prove 
Our  constant  friend,. 
His  boundless  love 
Shall  never  end. 

PSALM  CXXXVII. 

1>  TT7HEN  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest, 

VV      Sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates'  stream;. 
We  wept,  with  doleful  thoughts  opprest, 
And  Sion  was  our  mournful  theme. 
2  Our  harps,  that  when  with  joy  we  sung, 
Were  wont  their  tuneful  parts  to  bear, 
With  silent  strings  neglected  hung 
On  willow  trees,  that  wither'd  there. 

S  Menn  while  our  foes,  who  all  conspir'd 
To  triumph  in  our  slavish  wrongs, 
Music  and  mirth  of  us  requir'd, 

"  Com*}  sing  us  one  of  Sion's  songs." 
4  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  to  sing, 
Or  touch  our  harps  with  skilful  hamfc 


PSALM  CXXXV1II.  19 » 

Skill  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King, 
Be  sung  by  slaves  in  foreign  lands  ? 

5  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat ! 

When  I  of  thee  forgetful  prove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget 

The  speaking  strings  with  art  to  move  I 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear, 

Eternal  silence  seize  my  tongue  ; 
Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air, 
Till  thy  deliverance  is  my  song. 

7  Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom's  race, 

In  thy  own  city's  fatal  day, 
Cry'd  out,"  Her  stately  walls  deface, 
"  And  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay." 

8  Proud  Babel's  daughter,  doom'd  to  be 

Of  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey  j 
Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shall  to  thee 
The  wrongs  thou  laid'^t  on  us  repay. 

9  Thrice  bless'd,  who,  with  just  rage  possest, 

And  deaf  to  all  the  parents'  moans, 
Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast, 
And  dash  their  heads  against  the  stones. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

1  TTTITH  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King, 

VV     Thy  praise  I  will  proclaim  j 
Before  the  gods  with  joy  I'll  sing, 
And  bless  thy  holy  Name. 

2  1*11  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat, 

And,  with  thy  love  inspir'd, 

The  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat, 

O'er  all  thy  works  admir'd. 

3  Thou  graciously  inclin'dst  thine  ear, 

When  I  to  thee  did  cry  ; 
And  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear, 
Didst  inward  strength  supply. 

4  Therefore  shall  ev'ry  earthly  prince 

Thy  Name  with  praise  pursue, 
Whom  these  admir'd  events  convince 
That  all  thy  works  are  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wondrous  ways,  O  Lord, 

With  cheerful  songs  shall  bless  j 
And  all  thy  glorious  acts  record, 
Thy  awful  power  confess. 


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192  PSALM  CXXX1X. 

6  For  God,  although  enthron'd  on  high. 

Does  thence  the  poor  respect ; 
The  proud  far  off  his  scornful  eye 
Beholds  with  just  neglect. 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd, 

He  shall  my  foes  disarm, 
Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress'd. 
And  keep  me  safe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last, 

Shall  fix  my  happy  state  ; 
And,  mindful  of  his  favours  past, 
Shall  his  own  work  complete. 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

I,  2  r~P,HOU,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known 
JL    My  rising  up  and  lying  down  ; 
My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, 
Known  long  before  conceiv'd  by  me. 

S  Thine  eye  my  bed  and  paths  surveys, 
My  public  haunts  and  private  ways  ; 

4  Thou  know'st  what  tis  my  lips  would  vent. 
My  yet  unutter'd  words'  intent. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  pow'r  I  stand  ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

6  O  skill  for  human  reach  too  high  ! 
Too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

7  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be, 

To  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 

Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  influence  shun? 

Or  whither  from  thy  presence  run  ? 

8  If  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my -flight, 

Tis  there  thou  dwell'st,  enthron  d  in  light; 

If  down  to  hell's  infernal  plains, 

Tis  there  Almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  lthe  morning's  wings  could  gain, 
And  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 

10  Thy  swifter  wings  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

1 1  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 
Beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night ; 

One  y.k'iice  from  ihte,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindl     •  .rkness  into  day. 

12  The  vei'  ol  ni      ■  is  no  disguise, 

■No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes  j 


PSALM  CXL.  133 

Through  midnight  shades  thou  find'st  the  way, 
As  in  the  blazing  noon  of  clay. 

13  Thou  know'st  the  texture  of  my  heart, 
My  reins,  and  ev'ry  vital  part  ; 

Each  single  thread  in  nature's  loom, 
By  thee  was  covered  in  the  womb. 

14  I'll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came, 
A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 

The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shown, 
My  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own. 

15  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  survey* 
While  yet  a  lifeless  mass  it  lay, 

In  secret  how  exactly  wrought, 
Ere  from  its  dark  enclosure  brought. 

1 6  Thou  didst  the  shapeless  embryo  see, 
Its  parts  were  registered  by  thee  ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took> 
Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

V7  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God, 
That  since  this  maze  of  life  I  trod, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

18  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er 
The  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore  ; 
Each  morn  revising  what  I've  done, 
I  find  the  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  shalt  slay,  O  God, 
Depart  from  me,  ye  men  of  blood, 

20  Whose  tongues  heav'n's  Majesty  profane. 
And  take  the  Almighty's  Name  in  vain. 

21  Lord,  hate  not  I  their  impious  crew, 
Who  thee  with  enmity  pursue  ? 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  oppress, 
When  reprobates  thy  laws  transgress  I 

22  W  ho  practise  enmity  to  thee 
Shall  utmost  hatred  have  from  me  ; 
Such  men  I  utterly  detest, 

As  if  they  were  my  foes  protest. 
23,  24  -Search,  try,  O  God,  my  thoughts  and  heart. 
If  mischief  lurk  in  any  part ; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray, 
And  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

PSALM  CXL. 

I  TJRESERVE  me,  Ix>rd,Trom  crafty  foes, 
JL     Of  treacherous  intent  ; 
R 


lot  PSALM  CXL1; 

2  And  from  the  sons  of  violence, 

On  open  mischief  bent. 

3  Their  sland'ring  tongue  the  serpent's  sting 

In  sharpness  does  exceed  ; 
Between  their  lips  the  gall  of  asps 
And  adder's  venom  breed. 

4  Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hands, 

Nor  leave  my  soul  forlorn, 
A  prey  to  sons  of  violence, 
Who  have  my  ruin  sworn. 

5  The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  snare, 

And  spread  their  wily  net ; 
With  trays  and  gins,  where'er  I  move, 
1  find  my  steps  beset. 

6  But  thus  environ'd  with  distress, 

Thou  art  my  God,  I  said  ; 
Ivord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
That  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7  O  Lord,  the  God  whose  saving  strength 

Kind  succour  did  convey, 
And  cover' d  my  advent'rous  head 
In  battle's  doubtful  day  ; 

8  Permit  not  their  unjust  designs 

To  answer  their  desire  ; 
Lest  they,  encourag'd  by  success, 
To  bolder  crimes  aspire. 

9  Let  first  their  chiefs  the  sad  effects 

Of  their  injustice  mourn  ; 
The  blast  of  their  envenom 'd  breath 
Upon  themselves  return. 

10  Let  them  who  kindle  first  the  flame, 

Its  sacrifice  become ; 
The  pit  they  digg'd  for  me  be  made 
Their  own  untimely  tomb. 

1 1  Though  slander's  breath  may  raise  a  storm- 

It  quickly  will  decay ; 
Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  swell. 
That  bears  themselves  away. 
\2  God  will  assert  the  poor  man's  cause, 
And  speedy  succour  give  : 
The  just  shall  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  in  his  presence  live. 

PSALM  CXLI. 


T 


O  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 
O  haste  to  my  relief  \ 


PSALM   CXUL  ies 

And  with  accustom'd  pity  hear 
The  accents  of  my  grief. 

2  Instead  of  ofT'rings  let  my  pray'r 

Like  morning  incense  rise  ; 
My  lifted  hand  supply  the  place 
Of  ev'ning  sacrifice. 

3  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 

And  let  a  constant  guard 
Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 
With  wary  silence  barr'd. 

4  From  wicked  men's  designs  and  deeds 

My  heart  and  hands  restrain  j 
Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  share 
Of  their  unrighteous  gain. 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults, 

And  I  shall  think  them  kind  ; 
Like  balms  that  heals  the  wounded  head 

I  their  reproof  shall  find  ; 
And,  in  return,  my  fervent  prayer 

I  shall  for  them  address, 
When  they  are  tempted  and  reduc'd, 

Like  me,  to  sore  distress. 

6  When  skulking  in  Engedi's  rock, 

I  to  their  chiefs  appeal, 
If  one  reproachful  word  I  spoke, 
When  I  had  pow'r  to  kill. 

7  Yet  thus  they  persecute  to  death  ; 

Our  scatter'd  ruins  lie 
As  thick  as  from  the  hewer's  axe 
The  sever'd  splinters  fly. 

S  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  still  direct 
My  supplicating  eyes, 
O  leave  not  destitute  my  soul, 
Whose  trust  on  thee  relies. 
9  Do  thou  preserve  me  from  the  snares 
That  wicked  hands  have  laid  ; 
Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught. 
While  my  escape  is  made. 

PSALM  CXLII. 

i  HPO  God,  with  mournful  voice, 

jL     In  deep  distress  I  pray'd  ; 

2  Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause. 

My  wrongs  before  him  laid. 


?j>C  PSALM  CXLUI. 

3  Thou  dklst  my  steps  direct, 

When  my  griev»d  soul  despair'd  ; 
For  where  I  thought  to  wi'k  secure, 
They  had  their  traps  prtpar'd. 

4  I  look'd,  but  found  no  friend 

To  own  me  in  distress  ; 
All  refuge  fail'd,  no  man  vouchsaf'd 
His  pity  or  redress. 

5  To  God  at  last  I  pray'cl  ; 

Thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 

Till  lift  itself  depart. 
§  Reduc'd  to  greatest  straits, 

To  thee  I  make  my  moan  ; 
O  save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 

For  me  too  pow'i  ful  grown. 
7  That  I  may  praise  thy  Name, 

My  soul  from  prison  bring  ; 
Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 

Assembled  saints  shall  sing. 

PSALM  CXLUI. 

1  T    ORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  to  my  crjr 

i  a  Thy  wonted  audience  lend  ; 
In  my  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 
A  gracious  answer  send. 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 

Thy  servant  to  be  try'd  ; 
For  in  thy  sight  no  living  man 
Can  e'er  be  justified. 

3  The  spiteful  foe  pursues  my  life, 

Whose  comforts  all  are  fled  ; 
He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 
As  mansions  of  the  dead. 

4  My  spirit  therefore  is  o'erwhelmVl, 

And  sinks  within  my  breast ; 
My  mourn  ful  heart  grows  desolate, 
With  heavy  woes  opprest. 

5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

And  wonders  thou  hast  wrought  j 
My  former  dangers  and  escapes 
Employ  my  musing  thought. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  humble  pray'r 

I  fervently  stretch  out ; 
My  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts, 
Like  land  oppress'd  with  drought. 


PSALM  CXL1V.  M 

1  Hear  me  with  speed  ;  my  spirit  fails  : 
Thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Lest  I  become  forlorn,  like  them 
That  in  the  grave  reside. 
3  Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear, 
Whose  trust  on  thee  depends  ; 
Teach  me  the  way  where  I  should  go ; 
My  soul  to  thee  ascends. 
9  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes 
Preserve  and  set  me  free  ; 
A  safe  retreat  against  their  rage 
My  soul  implores  from  thee. 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will 

Instruct  me  to  obey  ; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  lead  and  keep 
My  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

1 1  O  I  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  Name, 

Revive  my  drooping  heart ; 
For  thy  truth's  sake,  to  me  distress'd, 
Thy  promis'd  aid  impart. 

12  In  pity  to  my  suff'rings,  Lord, 

Reduce  my  foes  to  shame  ; 
Slay  them  that  persecute  a  soul 
Devoted  to  thy  Name. 

PSALM  CXLIV. 

1  lu'OR  ever  bless'd  be  God  the  Lord, 
-i-     Who  does  his  needful  aid  impart, 
At  once  both  strength  and  skill  afford, 

To  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodness  is  my  fort  and  tower. 

My  strong  deliv'rance,  and  my  shield; 
In  him  I  trust,  whose  matchless  power 
Makes  to  my  sway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,  what's  in  man,  that  thou  should'st  lore 

Of  him  such  tender  care  to  take  ? 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move 
Such  great  account  of  him  to  make  ? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade, 

His  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain, 
His  days  are  like  a  flying  shade, 

Of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 

5  In  solemn  state,  O  God,  descend, 

Whilst  heav'n  its  lofty  head  inclines  j 
The  smoking  hills  asunder  rend, 
Of  thy  approach  the  awful  signs. 
R  2 


1f>8  PSALM  CXLV. 

6  Discharge  ihy  awful  lightnings  round; 
And  make  thy  scatter'd  foes  retreat ; 
Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound, 
And  their  destruction  soon  complete. 
7,  8  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  heav'n  engage 
Thy  boundless  pow'r  my  foes  to  quell? 
And  snatch  me  From  the  stormy  rage 

Of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly  swell. 
Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 

Who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close,. 
Their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain*. 
9-  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings, 

In  new-made  hymns  my  voice  shall  raise, 
And  instruments  of  many  strings 

Shall  help  thee  thus  to  sing  thy  praise  t 

10  «  God  does  to  kings  his  aid  afford, 

"  To  them  his  sure  salvation  sends  ; 
u  Tis  he  that  from  the  murd'ring  sword 
u  His  servant  David  still  defends.'' 

1 1  Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes, 

Who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close* 
Their  sworn  engagements  ne'er  maintain, 

12  Then  our  young  sons  like  trees  shall  grow, 

Well  planted  in  some  fruitful  place  ; 
Our  daughters  shall  like  pillars  show, 
Design'd  some  royal  court  to  grace. 

13  Our  garners,  fill'd  with  various  store, 

Shall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed  ; 
Our  sheep,  increasing-more  and  more, 
Shall  thousands  and  ten  thousands  breeds 

14  Strong  shall  our  lab'ring  oxen  grow, 

Nor  in  their  constant  labour  faint ; 
Whilst  we  no  war  nor  slav'ry  know, 
And  in  our  streets  hear  no  complaint. 

15  Thrice  happy  is  that  people's  case, 

Whose  various  blessings  thus  abound  i 
Who  God's  true  worship  still  embrace, 
And  are  with  his  protection  crown'd* 

PSALM    CXLV. 

1  HpHEE  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King) 
A     Thy  endless  praise  proclaim  j 
This  tribute  daily  I  will  bring, 
And  ever  bless  thy  Name. 


PSALM  CXLV.  !«t 

3  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great, 

And  highly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height, 
Above  our  knowledge  rais'd. 

4  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame 

To  future  time  extends  ; 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  Name 

Successively  descends. 
5,  6  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown, 

And  wondrous  works  express, 
The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own-*- 

And  thy  great  pow'r  confess. 

7  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongs, 

They  shall  with  joy  proclaim  ; 
Thy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs 
Shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

8  The  Lord  is  good  ;  fresh  acts  of  grace 

His  pity  still  supplies  ; 
His  anger  moves  with  slowest  pace, 
His  willing  mercy  flies. 

9 ,  10  Thy  love  through  earth  extends  its  fame. 
To  all  thy  works  exprest ; 
These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  Name 
Is  by  thy  servants  blest. 
H  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fir'd, 
Shall  of  thy  kingdoms  speak  ; 
And  thy  great  pow'r,  by  all  admir'd, 
Their  lofty  subject  make. 

12  God's  glorious  works  of  ancient  date 

Shall  thus  to  all  be  known  ; 
And  thus  his  kingdom's  royal  state 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

13  His  stedfast  throne,  from  changes  free. 

Shall  stand  for  ever  fast ; 
His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see, 
But  lime  it-elf  outlast. 
PART  II. 
14,  15  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall, 
And  makes  the  prostrate  rise  ; 
For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call, 
Who  timely  food  supplies. 
16  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require. 
With  open  hand  he  gives; 
And  so  fulfills  the  just  desire 
Of  ev'ry  thing  that  lives. 


SOd  PSALM  CXLVfT 

IT,  18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just. 
How  righteous  all  his  ways  ! 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trus* 
For  his  assistance  prays  ! 

19  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those 

Who  him  with  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose, 
When  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care, 

Whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare, 
With  furious  rage  destroys. 

2 1  My  time  to  come,  in  praises  spent, 

Shall  still  advance  his  fame  ; 
And  all  mankind  with  one  consent, 
For  ever  bless  his  Name. 
PSALM  CXLVI. 
1,  2   /^V  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou  my  sou!; 
V_y   For  ever  bless  his  Name  ; 
His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last, 
My  constant  praise  shall  claim. 
.    3  On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men, 
Let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 
They  cannot  save  in  dang'rous  times, 
Nor  timely  help  apply. 

4  Depriv'd  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn, 

And  there  neglected  lie  ; 
And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs 
Together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God 

For  his  protector  takes  ; 
Who  still,  with  well-plac'd  hope,  the  Lord 
His  constant  refuge  makes. 

6  The  Lord,  who  made  both  heav'n  and  earth? 

And  all  that  they  contain, 
Will  never  quit  his  stedfast  truth, 
Nor  make  his  promise  vain. 

7  The  poor,  opprest,  from  all  their  wrongs 

Are  eas'd  by  his  decree  ; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food, 
And  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 
S  By  him  the  blind  recehe  their  sight, 
The  weak  and  rUl'n  he  rears  ; 
With  kind  regard  and  tender  lore 
He  for  the  righteous  cares. 


PSALM  CXLVlf.  201 

B  The  strangers  he  preserves  from  harm* 
The  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles 
Of  wicked  men  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell 
Is  our  eternal  King  : 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  : 
Let  all  his  praises  sing. 

PSALM  CXLVII. 

1  /^k   PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy, 
\J  And  celebrate  his  fame  ! 

For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  tis 
To  praise  his  holy  Name. 

2  His  holy  city  God  will  build, 

Though  levell'd  with  the  ground  ; 
Bring  back  his  people,  though  dispers'd 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

5,  4  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts, 
And  all  their  wounds  does  close  ; 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars, 
Their  sev'ral  names  he  knows. 
5,  6  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  great  his  pow'r> 
His  wisdom  has  no  bound ; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down 
The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise 

With  grateful  voices  sing  ; 
To  songs  of  triunrvph  tune  the  harp, 
And  strike  each  warbling  string. 

8  He  covers  heav'n  with  clouds,  and  thence 

Refreshing  rain  bestows  ; 
Through  him,  on  mountain  tops,  the  grass- 
With  wondrous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  beasts,  that  loosely  range, 

With  timely  food  supplies  ; 
He  feeds  the  raven's  tender  brood, 
And  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

10  He  values  not  the  warlike  steed, 

But  does  his  strength  disdain  ; 
The  nimble  foot  that  swiftly  runs, 
No  prize  from  him  can  gain. 

1 1  But  he  to  him  that  fears  his  Name 

His  tender  love  extends  j 


y 


2*Z  PSALM  CXLVIII. 

To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace 

With  stedfast  hope  depends. 
12,  13  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem 

To  God  their  praise  address  ; 
Who  fene'd  their  gates  with  massy  bars, 

And  does  their  children  bless. 

14,  15  Through  all  their  borders  he  gives  peatfp* 
With  finest  wheat  they're  fed  ; 
He  speaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills 
Is  done  as  soon  as  said. 
46  Large  flakes  of  snow,  like  fleecy  wool, 
Descends  at  his  command  ; 
And  hoary  frost,  like  ashes  spread, 
Is  scatter'd  o'er  the  land. 

17  When,  join'd  to  these,  he  does  his  hail 

In  little  morsels  break, 
Who  can  against  his  piercing  cold 
Secure  defences  make  ? 

18  He  sends  his  word  which  melts  the  ice 

He  makes  his  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  soon  the  streams,  congeal'd  before* 
In  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  statutes  and  decrees 

To  Jacob's  sons  were  shown  ; 
And  still  to  Israel's  chosen  seed 

His  righteous  laws  are  known. 
CO  No  other  nation  this  can  boast  j 

Nor  did  he  e'er  afford 
To  heathen  lands  his  oracles, 

And  knowledge  of  his  word. 

PSALM  CXLVIII. 

\f  2  \7'E  boundless  realms  of  joy, 
-X-     Exalt  your  Maker's  fame ; 
His  praise  your  song  employ 
Above  the  starry  frame  : 
Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  Cherubim, 
And  Seraphim, 
To  sing  his  praise. 

3,  4  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night, 
And  sun,  that  guid'st  the  day, 
Ye  glitt'ring  stan  of  light, 
To  him  your  homage  pay  - 


PSALM  CXLVIII.  203 

His  praise  declare, 
Ye  heav'ns  above, 
And  clouds  that  move 

In  liquid  air. 

5,  6  Let  them  adore  the  Lord, 
And  praise  his  holy  Name, 
By  whose  Almighty  word 
They  all  from  nothing  came ; 
And  all  shall  last, 
From  changes  free ; 
His  firm  decree 
Stands  ever  fast. 

y,  8  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay  ; 

Praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales, 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 
Glide  swift  with  glitt'ring  scales  \ 

Fire,  hail,  and  snow, 
And  misty  air, 
And  winds  that,  where 
He  bids  them,  blow. 

9,  10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
In  grateful  concert  join'd  ; 
By  cedars  stately  tall, 
And  trees  for  fruit  design'd  ; 
By  ev'ry  beast, 
And  creeping  thing, 
And  fowl  of  wing, 
His  Name  be  blest, 

II,  12  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 

With  those  of  humbler  frame, 
And  judges  of  the  earth, 
His  matchless  praise  proclaim : 
In  this  design, 
Let  youths  with  maids, 
And  hoary  heads 
With  children  join. 

13  United  zeal  be  shown, 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 
Whose  glorious  Name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise  : 
Earth's  utmost  ends 
His  pow'r  obey ; 
His  glorious  sway 
The  sky  transcends. 


2<M  PSALM  CXLIX. 

14  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
He  sets  them  up  on  high, 
And  favours  Israel's  race, 
Who  still  to  him  are  nigh  ; 
O  therefore  raise 
Your  grateful  voice, 
And  still  rejoice 

The  Lord  to  praise. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

i,  2    /^v  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 
V_y  Prepare  your  glad  voicet 
His  praise  in  the  great 

Assembly  to  sing : 
In  our  great  Creator 

Let  Israel  rejoice  ; 
And  children  of  Sion 

Be  glad  in  their  King. 
3,  4  Let  them  his  great  Name 

Extol  in  the  dance  ; 
With  timbrel  and  harp 

His  praises  express  ; 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 

His  saints  to  advance, 
And  with  his  salvation 

The  humble  to  bless; 
<$,  6  With  glory  adorn'd, 

His  people  shall  sing 
To  God,  who  their  beds 

With  safety  does  shield  ; 
Their  mouths  filt'd  with  praises 

Of  him,  their  great  King  ; 
Whilst  a  two-edg-d  sword 

Their  right  hand  shall  wield  ; 
?,  8  Just  vengeance  to  take 

For  injuries  past ; 
To  punish  those  lands 

For  ruin  designed  ; 
With  chains  as  their  captives, 

To  tie  their  k'uigs  fast, 
With  fetters  of  iion 

Their  nobles  to  bind. 
9   Thus  shall  they  make  good, 

When  them  they  destroy, 
The  dreadful  decree 

Which  God  does  proclaim  s 


GLORIA    PATR1.  205 

Such  honour  and  triumph 

His  saints  shall  enjoy  ; 
O  therefore  for  ever 

Exalt  his  great  Name. 

PSALM  CL. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
From  whence  his  goodness  largely  flows  ; 
Praise  him  in  heav'n,  where  he  his  face, 
Unveil'd  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts 

Which  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts,  . 

With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice 

Make  rocks  and  hills  his  praise  rebound  : 
Praise  him  with  harp's  melodious  noise, 
And  gentle  psak'ry's  silver  sound. 

4  Let  virgin  troops  soft  timbrels  bring, 

And  some  with  graceful  motion  dance  ; 
Let  instruments  of  various  strings, 

With  organs  join'd,  his  praise  advance. 

5  Let  them  who  joyful  hymns  compose, 

To  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise  ; 
Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those 
That  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 

6  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy, 

The  breath  he  does  to  them  afford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ  : 
Let  ev'ry  creature  praise  the  Lord. 


GLORIA  PATRI. 

Common  Measure. 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psalm  25. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 
As  twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so 

To  all  eternity. 


206  GLORIA  PATRL 

As  Psalm  100. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

.   The  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore, 

Bej  glory,  as  it  was  of  old, 

Is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psalm  37. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host, 

And  suff  ring  saints  qt\  earth  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 
As  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 

When  time  itself  shall  be  no  more. 

As  Psalm  148. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit  ever  bless'd, 
Eternal  Three  in  One,  t 

All  worship  be  address'd  ; 
As  heretofore 
It  wasj  is  now, 
*  And  shall  be  so 

For  evermore. 

As  Psalm  149. 

By  angels  in  heav'n 

Of  ev'ry  degree, 
And  saints  upon  earth, 

All  praise  be  addrest ; 
To  God  in  Three  Persons, 

One  God  ever  blest; 
As  \t  has  been,  now  is, 

And  always- shall  be. 


ALPHABETICAL  TABLE, 

Slurwing  zchere  tofindeaclt  PSALM  by  its  beginning. 


A, 


Page. 


■GAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  mc  44 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams  56 

At  length,  by  certain  proofs,  tis  plain  94 

Behold,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts  107 

Bless  God,  my  soul;  thou  Lord,  alone  138 

Bless  God,  ye  servants  that  attend  28 7 

Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  38 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  my  God  75 

Do  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  72 

For  ever  bless  d  be  God  the  Lord  197 

For  thee,  0  God,  our  constant  praise  8 1 

From  lowest  depths  of  woe  1 84 

From  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say  184 

Give  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth  70 

God  in  the  great  assembly  stands  1 1 1 

God  is  our  refuge  in  distress  6 1 

Godfs  temple  crowns  the  holy  mount  1  \7 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say  1 8 1 

Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care  55 

Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me  67 

Hear,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law  101 

He's  blest  who's  sins  have  pardon  gairfd  40 

He  that  has  God  his  guardian  made  124 

How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be  125 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God  1 1 2 

How  blest  are  they,  who  always  keep  162 

How  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents  3 

How  long  ivilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  15 

How  many,  Lord,  of  late  are  grown  4 

How  vast  must  their  advantage  be  i  8  6 

ril  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord  37 

In  dech  distress  I  of  have  cryd  179 

In  Judah  the  Almighty's  known  99 

In  thee  I  put  my  stedfast  trust  gey 

In  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might  68 

I  waited  meekly  for  the  Lord  ■  53 

Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth  130 
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TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Page. 

Jehovah  reign*  ;  let  therefore  all  132 

Judge  mc,   O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths  33 

Just  Judge  of heavn,  against  my  foes  57 

J.et  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy  41 

Let  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy  82 

J.et  all  the  listening  ivorld  attend  63 

J^rt  Davids  Lord,  a  constant  place  185 

Let  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise  84 

Lord,  hiar  my  cry,  regard  my  prayer  77 

Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  and  to  my  cry  196 

Lords  hear  the  -voice  of  my  complaint  6 

Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint  80 

Lord,  lei  thy  just  decrees  the  king  92 

Lord,  not  to  us*  we  claim  no  share  158 

Lord,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious  Name  69 

Lord,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land  \  1  5 

Lord)  who's  the  happy  mail  that  may  16 

My  crafty  foe,  with  jiatt"  ring  art  46 

My  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st  thou  mc  27 

My  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  78 

My  soul,  inspired  with  sacred  love  \  36 

My  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  fame  159 

JVb  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock  19 

O  aH  ye  people,  clap  your  hands  62 

O  come-,  loud  anthems  let  us  siiig  128- 

O  God,  who  hast  our  troops  disperid  76 

O  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee  79 

O  God,  my  heart  is  fully  bent  \  50 

O  God,  whose  former  mercies  make  152 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord  \  ]  4 

O  God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs  127 

O  Israel's  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide  108 

O  Lord,  that  art  my  righteous  Judge  5 

O  Lord  my  God,  si?:ce  I  have  plac'd  8 

O  I^ord,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry  35 

O  Lord,  our  fat  hers  oft  have  tokl  57 

O  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near  90 

O  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence  122 

O  Lord,  lam  not  prone  of  heart  185 

Of  mercy's  never-failing  spring  133 

On  thee,  who  dwell* 9 1  above  the  tides  1  S  I 

O praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul  200 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy  20 1 

O  praise  th  e  L  ord.  for  h  >:  is  gor.  d  \  60 


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0  //raise  the  Lord  with  one  consent  18? 

O  /irw'se  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place  205 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord  204 

O  render  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord  1 40 

Q  render  thanks  to  Gcd  above  144 

0  twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear  180 

0  then,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  9 

Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  our  God  to  praise  155 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  crafty  foes  193 

Protect  mcjrom  my  cruel  foes  l7 

Resolv'd  to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways  52 

Save  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll  87 

Since  L  have  fdae'd  my  trust  in  God  13 

Since  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord  14 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song  129 

Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new-made  song  131 

S/ieak,  0  ye  judges  of  the  earth  74 

Sure  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose  15 

That  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe  \56 

Thee  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King  198 

The  heavns  declai  e  thy  glory,  Lord  23 

The  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise  25 

The  Lord  hath  sfioke,  the  mighty  God  65 

The  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord  9.9. 

The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's  St) 

The  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great  62 

The  Lord  to  thy  request  attend  25 

The  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake  154 

The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord  l83 

The  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose  69 

Through  all  the  changing  scenes  tfhfe  42 

Though  wicked  men  grow  rich  or  great  47 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search  hast  known  l92 

Thy  chasl'ning  wrath.  O  Lord,  restrain  50 

Thy  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  restrain  7 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  ,f3 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my  song  1 19 

Thy  presence  why  withdraw  st  thou,  Lord  l2 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race  33 

To  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord  \0 

To  God  in  wham  I  trust  3 1 

To  God  Icri/d,  who  to  my  help  10*-' 

To  God,  our  ?:evcr~fuili?ig  strength  1  I  ( 

To  God  the  mighty  Lord  1S'} 


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To  God  ivith  mcurnful  voice  195 

To  God  your  grateful  voices  raise  *47 

To  my  complaint,  0  Lord  my  God  11  6 

To  my  just  plea  and  sad  complaint  1 8 

To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes  1 '  9 

7o  r/^e,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I  1  1 8 

.To  /A<°e,  0  Gorf,  we  render  praise  98 

7o  Mcr,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend  194» 

He  6i«7d  wth  fruitless  cost,  unless  I82 

When  I  pour  out  my  soul  inpray'r  *34 

fT/ten  Israel,  by  ttf  Almighty  led  *57 
W7wtz  Sion's  God  her  sons  recalVd 

When  we,  our  weary  limbs  to  rest  I90 

Who  place  on  Sions  God  their  trust  1 8 1 
While  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse 

Whom  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me  °* 
With  cheerful  notes  let  all  the  earth 

With  glory  clad,  ivith  strength  array'd  *^° 

With  my  whole  heart,  my  God  and  King  191 

With  restless  and  ungovern'd  rage  ' 

With  oie  consent,  let  all  the  earth  133 

Why  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God  9G 

Ye  boundless  realms  of  joy  202 

Ye  princes  that  in  might  excel  36 

tV  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord  l5^ 


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HYMNS. 

HYMN   I. 

The  Song  of  the  Angels.     For  the  Nativity  of  our 
blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 

Luke  ii.  ver.  8 — 15. 

1  T"¥7"HILE  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by 

W  night, 

All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seiz'd  their  troubled  mind  ; 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"  To  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  Town,  this  day 

"  Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
"  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ; 
"  And  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  "  The  Heav'nly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

"  To  human  view  display'd, 
"  All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands, 
"  And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  Seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  Angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 
Address'd  their  joyful  song  : 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high,  % 

r*  And  to  the  earth  be  peace, 
"  Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heav'n  to  men5 
"  Begin,  and  never  cease." 

HYMN  II. 

The  Song  of  Men  res/ionnive  to  the  Song  of  the 
Angels. 

i  VITHILE  Angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice, 
W       Shall  men  no  Anthem  raise  ? 
O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues, 
When  we  forget  to  praise  ! 
2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes, 
And  join  the  heav'nly  throng  ; 
For  Angels  no  such  love  have  known 
As  we,  to  wake  their  song. 
T 


20*  HYMN  Iff. 

3  Good-will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n  ; 
For  lo!  the  incarnate  Saviour  comes, 
With  news  of  joy  from  heav'n  ! 

4  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord, 

His  rising  beams  adorn  ; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  sing, 
«  The  Promis'd  Child  is  born  V 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

By  highest  worlds  is  paid  : 

Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaim'd, 

And  by  our  lives  display'd  ; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms, 

"Where  now  our  Saviour  reigns  ; 
To  rival  these  celestial  choirs 
In  their  immortal  strains  I 

HYMN  III. 

FOR  GOOD-FBIDJY. 

Qn  the  Sufferings  of  car  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 

1  Y^ROM  whence  these  direful  omens  round, 
X-       Which  heav'n  and  earth  amaze  ? 
Wherefore  do  earthquakes  cleave  the  ground 

Why  hides  the  sun  his  rays  \ 

2  Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake, 

And  nature  sympathize  ! 
The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black  I 
Their  Maker,  Jesus,  dies  ! 

5  Behold  fast  streaming  from  the  tree 
His  a:l-atoning  blood  ! 
Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  tis  he, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God ! 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail, 

For  me  this  death  is  borne ; 
My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail, 
And  pointed  ev'ry  thorn. 

5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 

Break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain  ; 
O  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save^. 
Nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain  ! 


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HYMN   IV. 
FOR  EA8TER-DAT. 

On  the   Resurrection. 

INCL  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
A  sacrifice  for  all ; 
Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 
To  keep  the  festival  : 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 

Of  sin  and  malice  fed  ; 
But  with  unfcign'd  sincerity, 
And  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

3  Christ  being  rais'd  by  Pow'r  Divine, 

And  rescu'd  from  the  grave, 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  Death  shall  on  him 
No  more  dominion  have. 

4  For  that  he  died,  twas  for  our  sins 

He  once  vouchsat'd  to  die  i 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 
For  all  eternity. 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 

But  graciously  restor'd, 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God,. 
Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

HYMN  V. 

For  the  same. 

V  /^HRIST  from  the  dead  is  rais'd,  and  made 
w>    The  First  Fruits  of  the  tomb  ; 
For.  as  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
Did  resurrection  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  ail  mankind* 

Did  guilt  and  death  derive  ; 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ, 
Shall  all  be  made  alive. 

3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ, 

Seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above.  where.Christ 
At  God's  right  hand  is  set. 

HYMN  VI. 

FOR  WHITSUjVDJY. 
1  pOME,  Holy  Ghost  1  Creator,  come, 
V^/    Inspire  the  souls  of  thine  ; 
Till  ev'ry  heart  which  thou  hast  made 
Be  fill'd  with  grace  divine. 


210  HYMNS  Yll,  VIII. 

2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 

Of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 

The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

And  unction  from  above. 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  wril'fct 

God's  law  in  each  true  heart ; 
The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 
Dost  heav'nly  speech  impart. 

4  Enlighten  our  dark  souls,  till  they 

Thy  sacred  love  embrace  ; 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 
With  thy  celestial  grace. 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 

And  give  us  peace  within, 
That,  by  thy  guidance,  blest,  we  may 
Escape  the  snares  of  sin. 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 

And  Son,  from  death  reviv'd, 
And  thee  with  both,  O  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  art  from  botn  deriv'd. 

HYMN  VII. 

For  the  same. 

1  /^lOME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
V-^    With  all  thy  quickening  pow'rs  ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys  ; 
Our  souls  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ! 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Come.  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs  ; 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours  1 

HYMN  VIH. 

For  the  same. 
\  TTE's  come  1  let  every  knee  be  be:K> 
JL  X    All  hearts  new  joy  resume  ; 
Sing,  ye  rcdeem'd,  with  one  consent, 
«  The  Comforter  is  come." 


HYMNS  IX,  X.  *H 

2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love. 

Could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below  ! 

3  Hail,  Blessed  Spirit !  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  coi:trouI, 
And  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal ! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know  ; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  wry  ; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  IX. 

FOR  THE  HOLY  COMMUjYIOjY. 

From  the  Revelation  oj  St.  John. 

1  *rnPHOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power, 

X      Art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Since  all  things  by  thy  power  were  made, 
And  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  fAnd  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  power, 

Honour,  and  wealth  to  gain, 
Glory  and  strength  ;  who  for  cur  sins 
A  sacrifice  was  slain  ! 

3  JA11  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd, 

And  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coast, 

By  thy  most  precious  blood. 
4'  §  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 

By  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  hirn  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'n. 

HYMN  X, 

For  the  sa?nc. 

1  TV  /f  Y  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  ? 
.LVJL     And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erfiow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led, 

And  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know  ! 

2  Hail  sacred  Feast,  which  Jesus  makes  ! 

Rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood  ! 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes 
That  sacred  stream,  that  heav'nly  food  ! 

*  Chafi,  iv.  t  Chafi.  v.  12.  \  Chap,  y,  9.  §  Ver,  IS, 
T  2 


HYMNS  XI,  XII. 

Why  arc  its  dainties  all  in  vain 

Before  unwilling  hearts  displayed  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ? 
Are  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  thy  table  honoui'd  be, 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests  ! 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see, 
That  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes  ! 

5  Drawn  by  thy  quick'ning  grace,  O  Lord, 

In  countless  numbers  let  them  come, 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board, 
The  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb  ! 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  rum. 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun ! 

HYMN  XI. 

For  the  same. 

1  \  ND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God> 
J\.     Who  once  at  distance  stood  ? 
And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change, 

Did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above  ! 
WThat  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love  ! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  Choirs, 

To  praise  our  Heav'nly  King  ! 
O  may  that  love  which  spread  this  board, 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing — . 

4  u  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains, 

"  And  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
"  Good-will  from  heav'n  to  men  is  come  ^ 
"  And  let  it  never  cease  i" 

HYMN  XII. 
ON  THE   NEW-YEAR. 

1  rT,HE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care 

-L    With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year. 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong, 
And  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run. 


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HYMN    Xlll.  2\3 

3  We  yet  survive  ;  but  who  can  say, 

"  Or  through  this  year,  or  month,  or  clay, 

"  I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

"  Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death  I* 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  Eternal  God  > 
Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode  ; 
It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown, 

5  To  thee,  our  spirits  we  resign, 

Make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine  ; 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear, 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year, 

6  Thy  children  panting  to  be  gone, 
May  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore, 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more  I 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  shall  reach  that  place  ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Resounding  from  immortal  tongues  : 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  O,  long  expected  year  I  begin  ; 
Dawn  on  this  world  of  woe  and  sin  ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
To  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  XIII. 

The  Christian's  Hofie. 

1  T  T7HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

VV     O'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  fear, 
1  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face  ; 
O  how  shall  I  appear  i 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought, 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks, 
And  trembles  at  the  thought ; 

3  -When  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  stand  disclosM 

In  Majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul ; 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 
4t  But  thou  hast  told  the  troubled  mind, 
Who  does  her  sins  lament, 


C14  HYMN  XIV. 

The  timely  tribute  of  her  tears 
Shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  see  the  sorrow  of  my  heart, 

E'er  yet  it  be  too  late  ; 
And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groans, 
To  give  these  sorrows  weight. 

6  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair 

Her  pardon  to  procure, 
Who  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died, 
To  make  her  pardon  sure. 
7  Great  God  !  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
On  all  thy  works  I  look ! 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
Shine  brighter  in  thy  Book. 

8  The  stars,  that  in  their  courses  roll* 
Have  much  instruction  giv'n  ; 
But  thy  good  Word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  soar  to  heav'n. 
§  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 
But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  Word. 

10  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid, 

Here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfy'd,. 

And  here  my  hopes  arise. 

11  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law, 

Show  what  my  foes  have  been  ; 
And  from  tby  gospel  let  me  draw 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

12  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died 

To  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 

Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside 

Such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

13  Then  let  me  love  my  bible  more, 

And  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er, 
And  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  XIV. 

On  Gratitude  to  God, 
1  YX7HEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God? 
VV     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  loye,  and  praise  X 


HYMN  XIV.  2V3 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart ! 
But  thou  can'st  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  Providence  my  life  suslain'd, 

And  all  my  wants  redrest, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 
<  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
E'er  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 

To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care  bestow'd, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd 
From  whom  those  comforts  flow'd. 
S  When  in  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth 
With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 

It  gently  clear'd  my  way, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  fear'd  than  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

With  health  renew'd  my  face  ; 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er  ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy: 

1 1  Through  ev'ry  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 


216  HYMNS  XV,  XVI. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 
A  joyful  song  1*11  raise  ; 
For  oh  !  eternity's  too  short 
To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN  XV. 

On  the  Glory  of  God  in  the  Starry  Heavens :  Being  a 
Translation  of  Part  of  the  \9th  Psalm  of  David. 

\  HPHE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
JL     With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day> 
Does  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn,. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  j 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  Hand  that  made  us  is  Divine." 

HYMN  XVI. 

On  the  Providence  of  God :   Taken  chief  y  from 
the  23d  Psalm  of  David. 

1  ^T^HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 

A    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 

2  My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend  ; 
When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  panu 


HYMNS  XVII,  XVIII.  217 

3  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landskip  flow. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
V\  ith  gloomy  horrors  overspread  ; 
My  stedfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 

5  Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade  : 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 

6  Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 

"With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

HYMN  XVII. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemption. 

\     \  LL-GLORIOUS  God,  what  hymns  of  praise 
-£**     Shall  our  transported  voices  raise  ! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due, 
v  hile  heav'n  stands  open  to  our  view  ! 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  O  how  low  ! 
Just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe  ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above, 
Borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night, 
And  spread  around  his  heav'nly  light  I 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown 
To  souls  impoverish' d  and  undone  ! 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores, 
A  bright  inheritance  is  ours  , 

Where  Saints  in  light  our  coming  wait, 
To  share  their  holy,  happy  state  1 

HYMN  XVIII. 

For  Public  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

1  C  ALVATION  doth  to  God  belong  ; 

O     His  power  and  grace  shall  be  our  song; ; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow  ; 
His  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe ! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear 
Propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r  ; 


218  HYMNS  XIX.  XX. 

And  though  dcliv'rance  he  may  stay, 
Yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

3  O  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land, 
Still  sav'd  by  thine  Almighty  Hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring 
To  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  King ; 

\  Till  ev'ry  public  temple  raise 
A  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home 
To  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight 
To  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight ; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear, 
Till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

HYMN  XIX. 

On   God's  Dominion   over  the  Sea, 

1  /^  OD  of  the  seas  !  thine  awful  voice 
VT     Bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice  ; 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish  that  swims  the  seas, 
Sportful  to  thee  a  tribute  pays  ; 

And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep, 
At  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

3  Thus  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  ! 

Yet  men,  who  trace  the  dang'rous  waves. 
Forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves  ! 

HYMN  XX. 

Which  may  be  used  at   Sea  or  on  Land. 

1  T     ORD  !  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide  ; 
I  a      Thou  art  their  sure  defence  ! 

Internal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  Though  they  through  foreign  lands  should  roam, 

And  breathe  the  tainted  air 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home  ; 
Yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Tliy  gcodness  sweetens  ev'ry  soil, 

Makes  ev'ry  country  please  ; 
Thou  on  the  snowy  hills  dost  smile. 
And  smooth'st  the  rugged  seas  1 


HYMNS  XXI,  XXtf.  219 

4  When  waves  on  waves,  to  hcav'n  upreu'd, 

Defy'd  the  pilots  art  ; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appear'd, 
And  sorrow  in  each  heart  ; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'r, 

To  snatch  me  from  the  grave  i 
I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  short  thine  arm  to  save  ? 

6  Thou  gav'st  the  word — the  winds  did  cease. 

The  storms  obey'd  thy  will, 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace, 
And  ev'ry  wave  was  still ! 

?   Tor  this,  my  life,  in  ev'ry  state, 
A  life  of,  praise  shall  be ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  fate, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMN  XXI. 

Prayer  and  Hojie  of  Victory. 

1  TVfOW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power 
JL^i      Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ; 
Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour, 

And  send  deliv'rance  from  on  high. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 

And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up  ; 
Our  navies  spread  their  flag  abroad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 

And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts  I 

4  Then  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 

And  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  hymns  of  peace  conclude  our  song, 

HYMN  XXIL 

For  the  Use  of  the  Sick. 

1  TT7"HEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  ard  nigh, 
▼  V       Past  mercies  teach  me  where  to  fly  ; 
Thine  arm,  Almighty  God,  can  aid, 
Where  sickness  grieves  and  pains  invade. 
V 


220  HYMN  XX!I. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art 
Kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart ; 
Bethesda's*  bath  refus'd  to  save, 
Unless  an  Angel  bless'd  the  wave. 

3  AlLmed'cines  act  by  thy  decree, 
Receive  commission  all  from  thee  ; 
And  not  a  plant  which  spreads  the  plains, 
But  teems  with  health  when  heav'n  ordains. 

4  Clay  and  Siloam'sf  pool,  we  find, 

At  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind  ; 
And  Jordan's^  waters  hence  were  seen 
To  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still, 
Grant  me  to  know  and  do  thy  will  ; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
And  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wretch  for  pardon  sue  1 
My  crimes,  my  crimes  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r, 
And  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs, 
My  tortur'd  breast,  my  streaming  eyes  ; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend, 

My  God,  my  Father,  and  my  friend. 

8  These  lovely  names  I  ne'er  could  plead, 
Had  not  the  Son  vouchsaf'd  to  bleed  ; 
His  blood  procures  for  human  race 
Admittance  to  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  his  poison'd  dart, 
And  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all-sufficient  found 

To  draw  the  shaft  and  heal  the  wound. 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin  ? 
What  venom  gives  such  pain  within  ; 
Thou  great  Physician  of  the  soul, 
"Rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

It   O  !  if  I  trust  thy  sovereign  skill, 
And  bow  submissive  to  thy  will, 
Sickness  and  death  shall  both  agree 
To  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last  to  thee. 


Johns.  4.     f  John  ix.  1.    X  2  Kings  v.  10. 


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HYMN    XXIII. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

1  T 1THEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress 

W     Our  God  deserves  our  song  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's*  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Command  them  fast  again. 

3  When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word, 

Then  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cry'd, "  Thy  servant  save, 

"  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 
"  Thy  pow'rcan  rescue  from  the  grave; 
"  Thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust  t" 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dry'd  my  falling  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praise  Til  spend  my  breath, 
Through  my  remaining  years. 

HYMN  XXIV. 

On  the  same, 

1  ~\  TY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up, 
JLVA     Thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice  ; 
Restor'd  by  thine  Almighty  powY, 

With  fear  before  thee  1*11  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  oppress'd, 

To  thee  I  cry'd,  and  thou  didst  save  ; 
Thou  did'st  support  my  sinking  hopes, 
My  life  did'st  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  WTherefore,  ye  Saints  !  rejoice  with  me, 

With  me  sing  praises  to  the  Lord  ; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind, 
And  all  his  faithfulness  record. 

*  Isaiah  xxxix.  9,  <5cc. 


2U  HYMNS  XXV,  XXVi. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short ;  his  love, 

Which  is  our  iii'e,  hath  certain  stay  ; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night, 
But  joy  returns  with  rising  clay  ' 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress, 

In  happier  hours  I  now  will  give, 
And  strive  that  in  my  grateful  verse 
His  praises  may  for  ever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  blest  and  undivided  Three, 
The  one  sole  Giver  cf  all  life, 
Glory  and  praise  for  ever  be. 

HYMN  XXV. 

Funeral  Consolations. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares 
A  X   To  those  in  Christ  who  die  ! 

"  Releas'd  from  all  their  earthly  cares, 
"  They  reign  with  him  on  high." 

2  Then,  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

S  If  sin  be  pardon'd  we're  secure, 
Death  hath  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  law  gave  sin  its  strength  and  pow'r  j 
But  Christ,  our  ransom,  died  ! 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay  ; 
And  rising  thence,  their  hopes  he  rais'd 
To  everlasting  day  ! 

5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 

To  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  sing : 
"  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  grave  I 

"  And  where,  O  death,  thy  sting  V 

HYMN  XXVI. 

Christ's  Commission  to  firtach  the  Gospel. 
67.  Matth.  clia/i.  x. 

I  /^i  O  forth,  ye  Heralds,  in  my  Name, 
VJ    Sweetly  the  Gospel  trumpet  sound  ; 
The  glorious  Jubilee  proclaim, 
Where'er  the  hur.  ".n  race  is  found. 


HYMN  XXVII.  223 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove, 
And  let  your  heav'n-taught  conduct  show 
That  ye're  commission'd  from  above. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  receiv*d, 

Freely,  in  love,  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd, 
And,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN  XXVII. 

The  same  Commission,  from  St.  Markxv'i.  15,  &e. 
and  from  St.  Matth,  xxviii.  18,  Ifc. 

1  "  /^  O  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord, 

vJ*    "  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
u  Explain  to  them  my  sacred  Word, 
"  Bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live  J 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known, 

"  And  ye  shall  prove  my  Gospel  true, 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"  And  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  "  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 

"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  Name  ; 
"  Nor  let  my  Prophets  be  afraid, 

Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  «  While  thus  ye  follow  my  commands, 

"  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  }. 
"  All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands ; 
"  I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head ;. 

On  a  bright  cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode  ! 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


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XxLL-GLORIOUS  God,  what  hymns  of  praise  2 17 

Jlnd  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God,  2  12 

Christ  from  the  dust  is  rais'd,  and  made  209 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  Creator,  come,  ibid. 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,  2 10 

From  whence  these  direful  omens  round,  208 

Go  forth,  ye  Heralds,  in  my  Name,  222 

Go  fir  each  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord,  223 

God  of  (he  seas  !  thine  awful  voice  2 1 8 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  declares  222 

He's  come  !  let  every  knee  be  bent,  210 

Lord  !  for  the  just  thou  dost  provide  ;  218 

My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  ?  211 

My  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up,  22 1 

Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and  power  2 1  9 

Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ;  217 

Since  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain,  209 

The  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care  212 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  2 1 6 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high,  ibid. 

Thou,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  power,  2 1 1 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God,  214 

When  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh,  219 

When,  rising  from  the  bed  oj  death,  213 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress,  22 1 

While  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice,  207 

While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night,  ibid. 


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ADDITIONAL  HYMNS, 

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HYMN  XXVIII. 

Advent. 

The  Coming  and  Office  cf  Clirist \  Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

1  T  T  ARK  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  corner, 
jLl  The  Saviour  promis'd  long  1 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  spirit  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held, 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst. 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  opprcss'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The.  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosamias^  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

X 


-'2d  ADDITIONAL 

HYMN  XXIX. 

Epiphany. 

The  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times  ;  or,  the  Revela- 
tion of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles.  Isa.  V.  2, 
7—10.     Matt.xiii.  16,  17. 

1  T  TOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
AA    who  stand  on  Sion's  hill ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 

And  words  of  peace  reveal  i 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice! 

Mow  sweet  their  tidings  are  ! 
"  Sion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
M  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  cars 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  ne\er  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light1. 

Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long, 

But  died  without  their  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice^ 

And  tuneful  notes  employ, 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs., 

\nd  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad  ! 
(Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN  XXX. 
Christ  dyingy  rising,  and  reigning. 

HE  dies  1  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies ! 
Lo  1  Salem's  daughters  weep  around ! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  1 
2  Come  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For,  him  whogroan'd  beneath  your  load 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 


HYMNS  2*7 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  ! 
A  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  1 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies  ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chains  J 

6  Say,  *k  Live  for  ever  glorious  King, 

"  Born  to  redeem,  instruct,  and  save  !" 
Then  ask — "  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ! 
M  And  where  thy  victory,  O  grave  1" 

HYMN  XXXI. 

Ascension. 
Christ's  Ascension.     Psalm  24,7. 

1  /^\UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
V^J  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high, 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
K  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  \ 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !'* 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right, 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  «  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  V* 

The  Lord  that  all  his  foeso'ercame, 

The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew. 

And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gales  ! 

"  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  !" 

6  «  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  r" 

The  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possest. 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest  !. 


'1&  ADDITIONAL 

HYMN  XXXII. 

The  Penitent's  Sufifdlcation. 

1  /^\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
\J   Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie. 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 

Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  1  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight : 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford  : 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne. 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down.  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace  ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they^shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God, 

S  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue, 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  mv  powVs  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  XXXIII. 

Penitential. 
Jer.  3,22.    Hos.  14,4. 


H 


OW  oft,  alas  !  this  wretched  hear 
Has  wandeiM  from  the  Lord  ! 


HYMNS  229 

How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  ! 

2  When  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  "  Return," 

Dear  Lord  and  may  I  come  ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r, 

How  glorious,  how  divine  1 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweetj 

Dear  Saviour*  I  adore  ; 

0  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  XXXIV. 

Penitential, 
The  Pool  of  Bethesda       John  5,  2—4. 

1  TJO  W  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
A  A     Here  in  thy  ways  forgo: ten  lie  ? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  I 

2  Sinners  on  ev'ry  side  step  in, 
And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin  ; 
But  1,  an  helpless  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  cov*oant  angel,  swift  come  down, 
To-day.  thine  own  appointments  crown  ; 
Thy  pow'r  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

1  would,  thou  know'st  I  would  be  whole  ? 
O  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 

And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

HYMN  XXXV. 
Penitential. 

THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  1 
that  ]  could  at  last  submit,. 
X  2 


Ol 


ADDITIONAL 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 

To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 
-   Rest  for  my  soul  1  long  to  find  ; 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off*  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  woul    I  learn  of  thee,  my  God  ; 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  bloody 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would  ;  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r  ; 

My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot-wheels  delay  ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear  ; 
My  God.  my  Saviour,  come  away  ! 

HYMN  XXXVI. 

The  Necessity  of  renewing  Grace. 

1  TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies', 
A  A     Unconscious  of  its  load  1 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 

To  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind> 

In  paths  of  ruin  stray  : 
Reason  debas'd  can  never  find 
The  safe,  the  narrow  way. 
>  Can  ought  beneath  a  pow'r  divine 
The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
Tis  thine,  almighty  Saviour,  thine 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 
(•  Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recal, 
And  upwards  bid  them  rise  ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 
i  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away- 
And  bid  the  sinner  live  ! 


HYMNS  M 

A  beam  of  heav'n,  a  vital  ray 
Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 
8  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours. 
And  give  them  life  divine  ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  pow'rs, 
Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

HYMN  XXXVir. 

Watchfulnes*  and  Prayer.     Matt    28,41. 

1     \   LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  : 
X\.      What  snares  beset  my  way  I 
To  heav'm  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 
3  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain^ 
And  melt  in  flowing  tears  ; 
My  weak  resistance,  ah  how  vain  ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears! 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive^ 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 
3  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  hear£> 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 

My  guardian  and  my  guide. 
ft  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

HYMN  XXXVIII. 

The  Joys  of  Heaven. 

1   f^K  OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  hearfj- 
\toy    Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 
Ana  let  the  joysofheav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 
3  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 
And  discord  there  shall  cease  \ 


ADDITIONAL 

And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere, 
Adorn  the  realms  of  pc  ice. 
8  The  boul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 
Shall  mourn  its  pow'i  no  more  ; 
But,  clotb'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  a  throne  (how  d  izzling  bright  £) 

The  exalted  Saviour  shines  ; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  Ucav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of  the  lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 

Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 
4>  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  loVe, 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire  : 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 

We  join  th'  angelic  choir. 

HYMN  XXXIX. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth* 

I  /^OME,  we  that  lore  the  Lordr 

V-/    And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 

Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

3  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  b  tnish'd  from  this  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heav'nly  King,. 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas  : 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  father  and  our  love  ; 
He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  powVs 
To  carry  us  abow 

6  There  shall  we  see  bis  face, 

And  never>  never  sin  ; 


HYMNS  233 

There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below : 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow, 

9  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  field, 

Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
1©  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  through  Immanual's  ground. 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

HYMN  XL. 
Time  and  Eternity.     2  Cor.  4,  18. 

HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys 
Detain  our  heart  and  eyes, 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 
And  strangeis  to  the  skies? 

2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay, 

They  fade  upon  the  sight  ; 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
Be  lost  in  endless  night. 

3  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain  ! 

With  conscious  sigh  we  own  ; 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain, 
O'ershade  the  smiling  noon. 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly 

Above  the  gloomy  shades, 
To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  ! 

5  There  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

O'er  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 
Unconscious  of  decay. 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim  ! 

With  one  reviving  touch  of  thine 

Our  languid  hearts  inflame, 


234  ADDITIONAL 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 
Our  ardent  wishes  rise 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring, 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  XLT. 

The  Christian* 9  Confidence » 

1  TXTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

»  »       To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  tear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage* 

And  fiery  darts  be  huii'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluee  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heav'n,my  all : 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soiil 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  XL1I. 

Inviting. 
Life  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope.  Eccl.  9,  4—5,  1$. 

1    T     IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
I   j   The  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward ; 

And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 

The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 
9  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  giv'n 

To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  ; 

The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 

Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die  ; 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 
Their  mem'rv  and  their  sense  is  gone*, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  bury'd  in  the  dust  ; 


HYMNS  235 

They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  clone 

Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 
5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 

My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue  ; 

Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 
5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste  ; 

But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 

Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

HYMN  XLIII. 

Inviting. 

The  Goodness  of  God.    Na'hum.  1,  7, 

I  \7&  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 
-*-     With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  supremely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 
3  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 
In  him  we  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms  ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ■, 
Their  humble  hope  thou  will  reward, 
With  bliss  di\inely  free. 

6  Great  God.  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise  ? 
Not  all  the  angelic  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

HYMN  XLIV, 

Morning  Hymn. 
WAKr  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 


A 


Thy  daily  course  of  duty  run ; 


236  ADDITIONAL 

Shake  oflfdull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  mispent  lime  that's  past ; 
Live  this  day,  as  if  'twere  thy  last : 
T1  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care  ; 
'Gainst  the  great  day  thy  soul  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 

Thy  conscience  as  the  noon-day  clear  ; 
Think  how  the  all-seeing  God   thy  ways 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts,  surveys. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part ; 
Who  ail  night  long  unwearied  sing 

Giory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

5  I  wake,  I  wake,  ye  heavenly  choir ; 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire  ; 
That  I  like  you  my  age  may  spend. 
Like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight ; 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will : 

0  1  may  I  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee  who  safe  has  kept, 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  1  slept ; 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake; 

1  may  of  endless  life  partake. 

8  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew  ; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  : 
Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will; 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 

That  ail  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their  might. 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 
10  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  y'  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  XLV. 

Evening  Hymn. 

i  (^  LORY  to  thee,  my  God  this  nigh: . 
VJT     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 


HYMNS  S& 

Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  Kings  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  almighty  wings 
3  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that.  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  theej 
I.  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  \  may  dread 
The  grave  as  Utile  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  so  that  I  may 
Triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close  ; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vig'rous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply  j 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  I  sleep, 
Close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep  ; 
Divine  love  into  me  instil, 

Stop  ail  the  avenues  of  ill 

7  Thought  to  thought  with  my  soul  converse) 
Celestial  joys  to  me  rehearse  ; 

And  in  my  stead,  all  the  night  long, 
Sing  to  my  God  a  gratefu  song. 

8  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  y*  angelic  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  XLVI. 

Paraphrase  of  100 th  Psalm, 

1  T\EF0RE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
-*-*     Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 

He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men  ; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  strayM 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care. 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  j 


ADDITIONAL 

What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 

Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name. 
A  We'll  croud  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heav'n  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 

Slia.l  till  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise* 
5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 

Wrhen  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  XLVII. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  r  |X)  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 

-A.      Awake  the  sacred  song  ! 
O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  I 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 

In  wondei  dies  away. 
S  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  i 

Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee  ; 

May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say, 

«•  The  Saviour  dy'd  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN  XLVIII. 

Communion  ivith   Christ. 

i  r"pO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

A       That  name,  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd- 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2.  But  all  tne  notes  which  mortals  know, 
d  languishing,  and  low  i 


HYMNS  23* 

Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 

The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues.- 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet ; 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more  ; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  display*d  ; 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble  penitential  woe, 

With  painful  pleasing  anguish  flow  ; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy  to  ev'ry  heart. 

HYMN  XLIX. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

1  TlfTELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
V  V       That  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 
3  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
To  feast  his  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 
And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  L. 

Preparations  for  religious  Worship; 

1  T^AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone, 
X?   Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 


*40  ADDITIONAL 

From  flesh  and  sense  I  would  be  free, 
And  hold  communion,  Lord,  with  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire, 

To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love, 
And  feel  thine  influence  from  above*' 

3  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  men  call  rich  and'great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
To  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land  ; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  me  know 

The  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HYMN   LI. 

Thine  Eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his  Beauty'. 

Isaiah  33,  17. 

j   QHOULD  nature's  charms  to  please  the  eye, 
O  In  sweet  assemblage  join, 
All  nature's  charms  would  droop  and  die, 
Jesus,  compar'd  with  thine. 

2  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display'd, 

And  vain  her  blooming  store ; 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade, 
Her  beauty  is  no  more. 

3  But  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight 

The  Lord  of  glory  dwells ; 
A  veil  of  interposing  night 
His  radiant  face  conceals. 

4  O  could  my  longing  spirit  rise 

On  strong  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King  ! 

5  There  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  there  (divine  employ  !) 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat, 
In  songs  of  endless  joy. 

6  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 

Oe'r  all  the  blissful  place ; 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay, 
And  die  to  see  thy  face  S 


HYMNS  **i 

HYMN  LII. 

The  Excellency  and  Sufficiency  of  the  Scripture*. 

1  Tj\\l  HER  of  mercies  I  in  thy  word 
X?    What  endless  glory  shines  1 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast, 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around  ; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word* 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  LIU. 

The  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodness.  Psalm  65,  IT. 
1   T?  I  ERNAL  source  of  every  joy  ! 


Well  may  thy  praise  our  iips  employ 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  Sov'reign  of  the  year. 
Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 
Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole  ; 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 
Theflow'ry  spring,  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land  ; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigour  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine, 

Y  2. 


I*2  ADDITIONAL 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coast  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softtn'd  by  thy  care, 

No  mure  the  face  of  i.urror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid, 

With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  to  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  lo  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more, 

HYMN    LIV. 

A  Funeral  Thought. 

1  TT  \RK  !  from  the  tombs,  a  mournful  sound* 
X  X    My  ears  attend  the  cry  ; 

"  Ye  living  men  come  view  the  ground, 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie." 

2  M  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

"  In  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs  ! 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
"  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.** 

3  Great  God  1  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4  Grant  us  the  pow*r  of  quick'ning  grace, 

.To  fit  our  souls  to  My  ; 
Then  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

HYMNLV, 

A  Charity   Hymn. 

1  T    ORD  of  life,  all  praise  excelling, 
JL-i    Thou,  in  £lory  uworfin'd, 
Deii^n'st  to  make  thy  humble  dwelling 

With  the  poor  of  hnnibU  mind. 

2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation, 

ams  like  thy  diffusive  light ; 
So  ihc  scorned  and  humble  station 
^hnnks  before  thine  equal  sight. 


HYMNS  243 

3  Thus  thy  care,  for  all  providing, 

Warm'dthy  faithful  prophets  tongue; 
Who,  the  lot  of  all  deciding, 
To  thy  chosen  Israel  sung  : 

4  When  thine  harvest  yields  thee  pleasure, 

Thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind  ; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure 
Of  the  scatter'd  ears  behind. 
Chorus. 

These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless- 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

5  When  thine  olive  plants  increasing, 

Pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain, 
Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessings 
But  not  search  the  bough  again. 
Chorus.     These,  &x. 

6  When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing, 

Gladdens  thy  autumnal  scene, 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing, 
But  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean. 
Chorus.     These,  Sec. 

7  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring 

Mercy,  Lord,  thine  own  decree  ; 
Mercy  ev'ry  sorrow  sharing, 

Warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 
S  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger, 
Still  the  widow  owns  thy  care, 
Screen'd  by  thee  in  ev'ry  danger, 
Heard  by  thee  in  ev'ry  pray'r. 

Hulk luj all.     Ami*. 

HYMN    LVI. 

Jt  the  Ordination  or  Institution  of  a  Ministry, 

1  T^ATHF-R  of  mercies  !  in  thy  house 
JL     We  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
Whilst  with  ft  grateful  heart  we  share 
The  pledges  ot  our  Saviours  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  io  heav'n  i;e  rose? 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  roval  bounties  flow. 


*44  ADDITIONAL 

2  Hence  sprang  the  dfiostle's  honour'd  name. 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fume 
Hence  dictates  the  /irojihetic  sage, 
And  hence  the  evangelic  page. 

4  In  lower  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence  and  Teachers  rise  ; 
Who,  though  with  feebler  rays  they  shine, 
Still  mark  along  extended  line. 

5  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And,  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live; 
Whilst  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Amidst  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

6  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair, 
Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know 

The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days; 

HYMN  LVII. 

Prayer  fcr  Ministers. 

V  TjWTHER  of  mercies  1  bow  thine  ear, 
X       Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2-  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  ; 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ; 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine  j 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain- 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around, 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound  ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new -creating  pow'r. 


HYMNS  24$ 

Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread 
And  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 


THE  *NB. 


AS 

ALPHABETICAL  TABLE, 

Showing  where  to  find  each  additional  hymn, 

by  its  beginning. 


PAGE 

ALAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  :  231 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  235 

.Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne,  237 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart,  231 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord,  232 

Eternal  source  of  every  joy  !  241 

Fai  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone,  239 

Father  of  mercies  !   bow  tfiine  ear,  244 

Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  house  243 

Father  of  mercies  .'  in  thy  word  241 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night,  236 

Ha  k  !  from  /he  tombs,  a  mournful  sound*  242 

Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes,  225 

He  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies. I  226 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  ibid. 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies,  230 

How  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys  233 

How  long,  thou  faithful  God.  shall  I  229 

How  oft,  alas  I  this  wrttched  heart  228 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord,  234 

Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling,  242 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  ivere  gone  7  229 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry*  228 

Our  Lord  is  risen  Jr am  the  dead,    '  227 

Should  nature's  charms  to  please  the  eye,  240 

To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord,  238 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name  ibid. 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest,  239 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  234 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God  235 


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